满帆 University is proud to announce that it has been named by StudentAdvisor.com as one of the 2013 Top 100 Social 媒体 Colleges in the United States, earning a spot in the Top 10 (#7) in these latest rankings.

Unveiled by StudentAdvisor.com via a live Google+ Hangout, the Top 100 Social 媒体 Colleges is a scientifically calculated ranking that tracks over 100,000 data points to compare federally recognized colleges in the United States in terms of their mastery of public social media methods, 工具, 和平台. Each school is reviewed upon how effectively they engage with their audiences using popular social networks including 脸谱网, 推特, YouTube, as well as incorporating new platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram.

According to StudentAdvisor.com’s Editor-In-Chief, 院长Tsouvalas, “The 100 institutions on the list represent the best 3% of colleges and universities who are showing social media excellence.” He further added, “It’s not easy to get on this list, let alone break into the top ten.”

满帆 University, who jumped twelve spots from #19 since the rankings were last published in 2011, was recognized for its innovative approach across various social media platforms in sharing news, elevating engagement, and utilizing robust content creation. Examples include the university’s recent Instagram initiative known as the “My Blueprint Project” encouraging the student and alumni community to share their life in one image. Additional highlights for 满帆’s social media engagement efforts include live 脸谱网 chats with alumni who have worked on award-winning entertainment and media projects including Jay Z’s latest album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, and AMC’s hit series, “The Walking Dead.”

“We are honored to be included on this year’s Top 100 Social 媒体 Colleges list and we are proud to be ranked alongside the prestigious institutions in the top ten who have demonstrated excellence in the social media space,” said Melissa Albers, 满帆 University’s Director of Social 媒体. “This accolade showcases the interconnected culture surrounding 满帆 students, 毕业生, 父母, 和粉丝. Thank you to our vibrant community for inspiring us every single day.”