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title: "Episode 225: How Inclusive Messaging Builds Belonging and Engagement"
description: Language and data have become central to how institutions connect with students. The conversation explores how authenticity, inclusivity, and evidence-base
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# [Episode 225: How Inclusive Messaging Builds Belonging and Engagement](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-twohundredtwentyfive)

 Written by [Reuben Pressman](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/author/admin) | Oct 24, 2025 4:00:00 AM

Language and data have become central to how institutions connect with students. The conversation explores how authenticity, inclusivity, and evidence-based strategy come together to shape meaningful engagement and reflect the true experiences of today’s diverse learners.

On this episode, Greg Balmir, Assistant Director of Digital Media at Florida Atlantic University, discusses the importance of intentional inclusive language in student communication and how data-driven insights can transform messaging strategies in higher education.

 

**Full Episode**

* Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/)*

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