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Why Campus Navigation Is a Bigger Challenge Than It Seems

Arina Abbaali

September 16, 2026

Prospective students and their families don’t blame the map when they can’t find parking, navigate…

Freshman and her parent using digital tools for move-in day to navigate campus

Beyond Parking: The Digital Tools for Move-In Day That Streamline Navigation

Tim Carlson

September 9, 2026

Move-in day parking and traffic jams are only the tip of the iceberg when it…

Students reaching a tour on time because of well-organized university wayfinding

The First Five Minutes on Campus: Why University Wayfinding Shapes First College Impressions

Arina Abbaali

September 2, 2026

A prospective student’s campus experience starts earlier than you think, and it’s long before they…

Students using digital tools from their university's campus wayfinding strategy to navigate on move-in day

Why Move-In Day Is the Biggest Test of Your Campus Wayfinding Strategy

Cassie Fay

August 12, 2026

High emotions, crowded spaces, traffic complexities, and navigating a new space make move-in day one…

Student using a more comprehensive solution than MappedIn to navigate across an entire university campus

Is MappedIn Right for Higher Education?

Arina Abbaali

August 5, 2026

When institutions begin evaluating campus mapping platforms, MappedIn frequently comes up as an option. It’s…

Student navigating campus with a virtual map that prioritizes digital accessibility

Beyond Compliance: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Accessibility and Physical Campus Access

Arina Abbaali

July 22, 2026

Higher education has made significant progress on digital accessibility in recent years. Website remediation, WCAG…

Campus Maps for College Life and Events

11 Benefits of Interactive Campus Maps for College Life and Events

Jeff Harwood

June 18, 2026

Today’s students expect their campus experience to be welcoming, easy to navigate, and responsive to…

Visitors using a campus map with robust campus map accessibility features

What Makes a Campus Map Accessible? 6 Campus Map Accessibility Features Every Institution Needs

Kevin Massimino

June 16, 2026

It’s tempting to treat campus maps as visual enhancements. But in practice, they’re mission-critical infrastructure.…

Interactive workshops for college newcomers

9 Workshop Ideas to Engage New Students During Orientation Week

Jonathan Martin

June 12, 2026

TL;DR — The 9 Orientation Workshop Ideas at a Glance:

Orientation week is an…

a university building with pillars

Accessibility Isn’t Just a Lawsuit Issue — It’s a Building Block of Trust in Higher Education

Jeff Harwood

June 10, 2026

TL;DR: Federal law now requires public colleges and universities to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA