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What Back-to-School Traffic Tells Us About the Digital Campus

Jill Bobrick

October 8, 2026

There’s a moment every August when a college campus seems to change overnight.

Residence halls fill…

Student using physical campus navigation signs

How to Maintain Accuracy Through Events, Construction, and Closures Affecting Campus Navigation

Cassie Fay

September 30, 2026

A new semester often brings a freshly designed or updated campus map with accurate campus wayfinding…

students walking on campus

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 around…

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 comes…

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 shake…

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 of…

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 a…

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 audits,…

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 their…

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. Prospective…