#engagementstory NORTHWESTERN FIRST-GEN, LOW-INCOME STUDENT UNSURE IF THEY SHOULD CHOOSE SECURITY OR PASSION By MAX LEISTEN The power of weak ties networks is undisputed. So is the challenge of social capital in particular of first-gen, low-income students (and alumni). Which…
#engagementstory APPSTATE STUDENT LOOKING FOR RUNNING SHOE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS By MAX LEISTEN Very recent but already one of my favorite requests. Because it punched way above its weight with a stunning 100% open rate and 50% clickthrough rate — not…
#engagementstory VCU STUDENT LOOKING FOR HELP APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL By MAX LEISTEN I should highlight that this question from a student received five amazing, in-depth responses. But what stood our for me most is the feedback left by one…
practitioner perspective Sallie Sistare Denison University By RYAN CATHERWOOD Protopia’s Ryan Catherwood interviews Sallie Sistare Executive Director of Alumni & Family Engagement at Denison University where she supports 40,000+ Denisonians across the globe. Ryan: What are your key priorities…
practitioner perspective Mark Thaden University of Mary Washington By RYAN CATHERWOOD Protopia’s Ryan Catherwood interviewes Mark Thaden, Executive Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Mary Washington. In his role, he supports the 50,000+ Mary Washington alumni throughout the globe…
#engagementstory NC STATE ENGINEERING PROSPECT SEEKS PROGRAM INSIGHTS By MAX LEISTEN I love this: “Makes me feel more comfortable.” Asking for help is hard. We all fear rejection, not being valued or heard, and often choose NOT to ask for…
#engagementstory PITT SENIOR SEEKING HEALTHCARE CAREER PATH GUIDANCE By MAX LEISTEN Here is a stat that always surprises leaders we’re speaking to: 75% of students use Protopia for career-related questions. Asking your alma mater for help is mostly about career…
#engagementstory PROSPECTIVE UNCSA STUDENT INQUIRES ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES By MAX LEISTEN It’s enrollment crunch time and it’s been amazing to watch prospective students connect with both alumni and students to make the right decision for them. Customers use Protopia’s Circles…
#engagementstory LSE ALUM NETWORKS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES GRADUATES TO ADVANCE HER CAREER By MAX LEISTEN I often get the question from alumni and advancement leaders: “So is this something alumni can use as well?” Yes. Your community includes alumni, students,…
#engagementstory MICHIGAN VETERAN STUDENT SEARCHING FOR ETHICAL AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER By MAX LEISTEN To celebrate Veterans Day in the United States, I am sharing a request from a Navy veteran and University of Michigan mechanical engineering student wondering if inclusivity, sustainability,…
