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Jennifer van Alstyne
@jenvanalstyne.bsky.social
Online presence for academics | Website Design, Social Media, Bio Writing https://TheAcademicDesigner.com/
The Social Academic blog @HigherEdPR
https://TheSocialAcademic.com/blog/
Peruvian-American poet ✨️ https://JenniferVanAlstyne.com/social-media/
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Hi, I'm Jennifer 👋🙂

I empower academics to be confident showing up online. Nice to meet you!

A bit about me 🤗
-I live in Oceanside, California
-I have 2 cute cats, Bartlet and Ash
-I got married last summer at the San Diego Zoo
-I'm a poet

Have you introduced yourself here yet? 💡
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Some videos are only possible in collaboration 📷

This series on the art exhibit, Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats by Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli is one of them 💓

I'm proud to have supported this project. My father-in-law, Bob is the art critic 🎨
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Once more before Sunday ends, here's today's historic #ScholarSunday thread, a reflection of all the great work these threads have featured for more than 5 years. Please share widely to support their work, my work in assembling the thread, & our shared community, thanks! @hcrichardson.bsky.social 🗃️
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today I'm making more resources for The Social Academic open access.

First: moving my LinkedIn Profile course to YouTube.

Leaving my current course management system? I've dreamed about this for years. It's finally happening.

Goals: Easy to find when you need it. No email sign up required. Free.
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🎄🎄 CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY 🎄🎄

My book **Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy** was surprise published yesterday! Here's the book description and Barnes & Noble link if you're interested in gifting it to history and film lovers!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/selling-ou...
November 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Here it is, a very special--& especially supersized—250th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Please add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️

blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Thread 250! (11/16/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
Here it is, a very special--& especially supersized—250th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Please add more ...
blackwhiteandread.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Tomorrow I drop my 250th #ScholarSunday thread! That’s a whole lot of sharing of public scholarly goodness, so today I wanted to offer just a few reflections & requests when it comes to this weekly work I’ve been doing for the last five & a half years. 🗃️

blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Meta-thread (Ahead of Thread 250) – Black and White and Read All Over
Tomorrow I drop my 250th #ScholarSunday thread! That’s a whole lot of sharing of public scholarly goodness, so today I wanted to offer just a few reflections & requests when it comes to this weekly wo...
blackwhiteandread.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It's raining here in San Diego 🌧

I'm curled up on the couch with the cats 🐈🐈‍⬛️
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Wanna stronger online presence but don't wanna spend more time on social media?

You're not alone.

Good news: there's ways for you to be more intentional about your online presence beyond socials 💡

Here's a list for faculty and grad students 🔖

Please share with a friend #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Do you have an academic website? Are you thinking about making one?

Faculty
Researchers
Grad Students
Labs and Research Groups

We hope these award winning websites inspire you ✨️

Introducing the winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025 🏆💻
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Some videos are only possible in collaboration 📷

This series on the art exhibit, Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats by Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli is one of them 💓

I'm proud to have supported this project. My father-in-law, Bob is the art critic 🎨
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Wanna stronger online presence but don't wanna spend more time on social media?

You're not alone.

Good news: there's ways for you to be more intentional about your online presence beyond socials 💡

Here's a list for faculty and grad students 🔖

Please share with a friend #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Your writing is part of your digital presence. It's one way people can engage with what you share online.

Writing coach, Dr. Lisa Munro @llmunro.bsky.social shares her expertise to help you write better titles ✨

Authors, this clip is for you, #AcademicSky. Full interview on The Social Academic.
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Do you have an academic website? Are you thinking about making one?

Faculty
Researchers
Grad Students
Labs and Research Groups

We hope these award winning websites inspire you ✨️

Introducing the winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025 🏆💻
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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P.S. Here's the new episode I mentioned with @llmunro.bsky.social!

Great tips for academic writing and public writing.

Definitely save this one for later to help you improve how you title your writing for articles and books.

Thank you, Lisa. A great conversation 🫶
youtube.com/live/WRMo0VF...
Scholars, Have You Considered Public Writing? With Lisa Munro, PhD
YouTube video by The Social Academic from Jennifer van Alstyne
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November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Here's 7 Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo) resources for you. Happy writing ✍️💻

Please share with a friend 🫶

1. A live podcast recording about public writing for academics with my friend Lisa Munro, PhD @llmunro.bsky.social. That'll broadcast on YouTube tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12.
#AcademicSky
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Here's 7 Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo) resources for you. Happy writing ✍️💻

Please share with a friend 🫶

1. A live podcast recording about public writing for academics with my friend Lisa Munro, PhD @llmunro.bsky.social. That'll broadcast on YouTube tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12.
#AcademicSky
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Oooh our new video for Art With Bob Pincus (my father-in-law) is out on YouTube 🎉

This one is about an art exhibition from Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli at the San Diego Museum of Art.

Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats 💓https://youtu.be/77Ut0HtM8Wg?si=8ou-CW2XKXph74vx
Palpitations - an exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Art
YouTube video by Art with Bob Pincus
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November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Yay! A new PhD student website is in the world. We just hit publish together 🎉

I love that we created space for her research projects AND her art 🎨
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I was just live on YouTube to talk with Dr. Claire Brady about AHECC, a new association for consultants and coaches in Higher Education (where I'm a member).

As a co-founder, she found building a community from the ground up creates space for member voices to thrive 🎙️🎧✨
youtube.com/live/krAacX7...
Introducing a Warm Association for Higher Ed Consultants and Coaches with Claire Brady, EdD
YouTube video by The Social Academic from Jennifer van Alstyne
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November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
On today's agenda ✅️

Talking with 2 HigherEd and AI experts: 1st for a live podcast recording about consultants in Higher Education. The 2nd to catch up with a cool speaker I moderated a keynote for.

Then, I'm launching an academic website for a PhD candidate! We're meeting for finishing touches.
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
Get inspired for your academic website 💻

Check out the award winners in this year's Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 🏆🎉

Hosted by Jennifer van Alstyne @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, Ian Li @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
A video comes out tomorrow on my father-in-law's YouTube channel.

San Diego friends, this one's for you. I'll be sure to share it with yous when it goes live.

A quick behind the scenes clip 🎬
youtube.com/shorts/8o39m...
Behind the scenes at the San Diego Museum of Art
YouTube video by Art with Bob Pincus
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Save this post for later 🔖

Don't have time to think about your personal academic website now? That's ok 🫶

Faculty, researchers, and labs share their story on their websites in different ways.

These 12 award winning websites a great place to consider what you may want for yourself too #AcademicSky
Get inspired for your academic website 💻

Check out the award winners in this year's Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 🏆🎉

Hosted by Jennifer van Alstyne @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, Ian Li @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Reposted by Jennifer van Alstyne
Here it is, my 249th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below in comments, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️

blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Thread 249 (11/9/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
Here it is, my 249th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below in comments, please share as widely as...
blackwhiteandread.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Get inspired for your academic website 💻

Check out the award winners in this year's Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 🏆🎉

Hosted by Jennifer van Alstyne @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, Ian Li @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM