April 22, 2026 7 Reasons it’s Time to Ditch Your Alumni Engagement Platform WHAT’S ON THIS PAGE For more than a decade, alumni engagement platforms promised community, mentorship, volunteerism, and stronger institutional affinity in one centralized place. In theory, it…
Leveraging AI-Powered Alumni Engagement to Activate New Volunteers, Mentors and Donors Reserve Your Spot Victoria Nelson Martinsen Senior Director Alumni and Constituent Engagement at Western Washington University Max Leisten CEO and Founder at Protopia May 7, 2026 – 10 am…
Job Search “What was your experience like looking for a paralegal role? What advice do you have?” Here is a masterclass in why you should never outright ask for a job when engaging alumni. It has never been easier to…
Career Advice “How can I gain experience and prepare for a barrister career without a law degree?” This story shows how powerful alumni connections can be. Within just 24 hours, a student exploring the barrister route received two thoughtful replies,…
Classroom “If you had to do it over again, would you choose Walden or would you go elsewhere?” At Protopia, we love seeing faculty bring alumni networking into the classroom through real-world informational interviews, because career success is everyone’s business…
Job Search “How do I start my job search as an aspiring archivist? “ A student nearing graduation reached out to alumni for guidance on breaking into the museum and archives field, with dreams of one day working at the…
Career Services Solution Showcase This webinar showcases four groundbreaking solutions redefining how career services can deliver results in today’s challenging job market. Meet the innovators building faster, smarter, and simpler ways to connect students with opportunities, alumni, skills, and AI-driven…
Enrollment Support “Can Newhouse help prepare me for my dream PR career in public policy or political communication?” In this exchange, a prospective Newhouse School of Public Communications student asked about career prep, and the alum’s response showed exactly why…
AppState Senior “How do I best gain hands-on experience before graduate school?” This interaction is a great example of how meaningful networking doesn’t always require a formal setting or immediate job offer. It’s about shared experience, guidance, and a willingness…
WEBINAR Scaling career support and networking at Western Governors University Robert Sullivan, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Michelle Stepp, Regional Alumni Network Manager, share how WGU is using Protopia to make it simple for its students to network with…
