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Some colleges are paying current students to post on social media

by Stephanie Hughes

As the number of prospective students shrinks, consultants say it’s especially important for smaller schools that want to expand their brand.

Above, screenshots of Madison Duxbury's Griffluencer TikToks. She's one of Canisius University's cohort of student influencers who help boost her school's appeal to a wider — and younge — audience.

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