Is Higher Education a Lifelong Investment?

Yes! The answer is that simple. The investment in higher education goes far beyond your degree parchment. There’s an enriching university community for lifelong learning opportunities, connections for your career or business and so much more. And the alumni network—your connection to thousands of others that have come before you (and will come after you) […]

Vlog: Doing Diaspora with Dr Martin Russell of The Networking Institute (55 min)

Diaspora and alumni are close cousins. In my interview with Martin, we explore alumni as affinity diaspora. We often associate affinity for alumni with institution. Alumni can also hold a deep affinity to their country, region or city of study. Our conversation also explores the diaspora-alumni links in networking, the role of introverts, corporate alumni, […]

‘Alum from Day One’: An essential strategy that matters

I didn’t coin the phrase ‘alum from day one.’ While that might be true, I still talk about it everyday. I discuss this with clients, colleagues and even alumni. Students should be thought of–and treated– like a member of the alumni community from the moment they register, start classes and step foot on campus. It’s […]