We help universities, colleges, and schools grow enrollment, fundraise, build awareness, and reach new prospects.
We create preference for our partners by making strategic, enduring communications.
We’ve been present for the entire arc of this industry. We know what works . . . and what definitely doesn’t.
And we always believe our best is just ahead.
Widener University notes 67% increase in freshman enrollment, its largest first-year class in history.
“Widener achieved the increase while accepting fewer students this year and maintaining the class quality with an average GPA of 3.5.”
Philadelphia Inquirer
Gold / 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards/ Council for Advancement and Support of Education, University-Wide Branding
2025 Best of District II / Council for Advancement and Support of Education, University-Wide Branding
Gold / Educational Advertising Awards, Television Advertising
Gold / College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals (The Cuppies), Viewbook
“The idea of shattering expectations inspired alumni, parents, trustees and friends to do even more. Defy Boundaries not only reached but exceeded its audacious goal one year ahead of schedule, raising a total of $317.5 million in new contributions in just six years.”
CC (The Connecticut College Magazine)
“Despite increased competition and demographic changes, Berry has seen significant success in increasing both the quality and size of its student body.”
Forbes Magazine
Judges Choice, Excellence / 2025 University & College Designers Association Annual Awards, Integrated Marketing Campaign
Gold / Educational Advertising Awards, Total Recruitment Package
Gold / Educational Advertising Awards, Institution-Wide Website
“Most universities develop their brand positioning from the inside out as opposed to the outside in. Bravo to the team for listening to students and their values and motivations. The type you are using is super hip and those photos of the environment enticing. Also, the photos look genuine and not posed.”
“The first two statements on the home page completely grabbed the judges. They loved the design and content and felt that the overall nomination was well organized and presented beautifully.”
“ . . . unique and well-executed. The choices were deliberate and thoughtful. We particularly loved how all of the programs were highlighted in a bold way that was very relevant to the target audience. The call-out boxes added a conversational tone and the intentional decision not to use student profiles were great ways to convey how HWS was a collaborative and supportive educational experience.”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.)
Circle of Excellence Awards Judges’ Report
“HWS had 566 first-year students enrolled for the fall 2024 semester, an 18% increase over last year and 7% over its goal.”
Finger Lakes Times
And when you’ve partnered with 250+ institutions—on assignments from spearheading institutional name changes (several of them) to launching flagship academic experiences—there tends to be something new, and something familiar, each day.
It’s the only way we can approach your work with the partisan fervor it deserves. It has been a policy of five-plus decades not to work for your closest competitors. To us, it’s a no-brainer.
Colby College
Randolph-Macon College
Berry College
Barnard College
University of Richmond
Engine Company #23, former home of North Charles, ca. 1980
St. John Fisher University
Stanford University
University of Chicago
“Excellent outcomes demonstrated in the metrics, easy navigation, vibrant imagery, and quality control down to the subpages. The interior pages are especially clear with bold headlines and succinctly written copy that’s accessible and friendly. We appreciated the consideration of user interaction with fixed navigation elements, subtle hover effects, and a less-common collapsible side menu.”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.)
Circle of Excellence Awards Judges’ Report
Silver Award: Institutional Websites
HISTORIC ENROLLMENT
“Amidst a challenging environment in higher education, Randolph-Macon has bucked national trends by continuing to grow and meet other institutional goals while still maintaining high educational standards.”
2025 Randolph-Macon College Annual Report
Gold / Special Video
Educational Advertising Awards
Gold / Total Recruitment Package
Educational Advertising Awards
#bestcollegehookever
Currents Magazine, published by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Silver / External Publications
Educational Advertising Awards
Gold / Student Recruitment Programs
C.A.S.E. Circle of Excellence
“A great attention-grabbing cover accompanies this piece, which focuses on outcomes—extremely important in today’s market. A great example of using money in an efficient way. The content is clear and includes great, specific examples. This piece stands out!”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.)
Circle of Excellence Awards Judges’ Report
“You know us better than we know ourselves.”
Attributable to various institutions with whom we’ve partnered
We’ve run out of room.
For the thinking creative person, North Charles offers opportunities to do highly visible work on the national stage for clients you can be proud of.
You’ll have the benefit of generous mentorship from award-winning professionals and leaders in higher education consulting. We support a wide range of professional development opportunities and encourage staff members to take advantage of them.
Let’s start the conversation.