WGU FRESHMAN DREAMS OF BEING A STELLAR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN A great teacher doesn’t just give lessons, they change lives. And for one aspiring educator, the first lesson came before even stepping into a classroom. Wanting…
WWU ENGLISH GRAD IS LOOKING FOR CAREER ADVICE ON CREATIVE WRITING & ARTS #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN The arts don’t come with a roadmap. Creative writing? Even less so. With so many directions to take (editing, publishing, nonprofits, freelancing), how…
APP STATE STUDENT ASKS EXPERTS FOR MARKETING CAREER TIPS #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Marketing isn’t just one job, it’s a hundred different paths wrapped into one career. It’s exciting, but can be overwhelming. Digital, brand, content, strategy, analytics… where do…
WOOSTER FRESHMAN WANTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OPTOMETRY #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Big decisions feel lighter with the right guidance. Choosing a career isn’t just about picking a job—it’s about shaping a future. One student, eager to explore optometry, reached…
DENISON SENIOR SEEKS CONNECTIONS IN CHICAGO’S PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ARTS SCENE #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Breaking into the photography and curation world in a city like Chicago? Not easy. The industry is competitive, the options are endless, and knowing where…
LSE STUDENTS WORK ON A PROJECT ABOUT DEFORESTATION AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Starting a project, especially as a first-year student, can be overwhelming, and it’s often hard to know when or where to begin. Luckily, LSE offers…
PITT STUDENT ASKS ALUMNI WHAT THEY REGRET NOT DOING IN COLLEGE #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN The fear of missing out in college is real—there are countless opportunities, from extra classes to sports, clubs, and social events. It’s easy to feel…
WEBINAR Launching an AI-powered community at Elon University Brooke Buffington, Assistant Vice President Student Professional Development Center, and Kendra Haskins, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, share how they joined forces to connect all Elon University alumni and students through Protopia’s…
WGU STUDENT SEEKS ADVICE ON TRANSITIONING TO DATA ANALYTICS CAREER #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Reconciling two career paths, such as transitioning from technology to data analytics, can unlock opportunities to combine diverse skills in innovative ways. Engaging with those who…
“We already have a platform for our alumni and students.” Innovating and challenging the status quo is hard. We get it. This is the first post in our series “The alumni engagement future can wait.” By MAX LEISTEN Of course…
