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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah B., AIFS in London, Spring 2013

AIFS Abroad

We caught up with Sarah, one of our alumni who participated in our study abroad program in London in 2013. I am still friends with many of my fellow AIFS Alumni on social media. The post Alumni Spotlight: Sarah B., AIFS in London, Spring 2013 appeared first on AIFS Study Abroad Blog. Anything else you want to add?

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Mario Moore honored with CCS’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

College for Creative Study

Mario Moore had an impressive if not astounding start to his year — not only did he have a second painting installed in the Detroit Institute of the Arts (DIA), but he is also the recipient of CCS’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. A native of Detroit, Moore struggles to recall a time when CCS was not part of his life.

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Report: Black Female Student-Athletes Face Lack of Diverse Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Division I women’s basketball has extensive student-athlete diversity, but Harper noted the attitude appears to be that it is fine for Black student-athletes to generate extensive revenue in attendance, sponsorship , and alumni support, but representation and supports for these student-athletes is notably absent. It’s not fine. It’s absurd.

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HBCU Advancement Teams: Don't Underestimate the Power of the Individual Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nevertheless, giving from individuals still far outweighs the other sources and strengthens the case for our institutions to remain laser-focused on individuals who know our case (our alumni and friends); individuals who have always supported our case (legacy donors); and now, individuals who, because of varying societal circumstances (e.g.,

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The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy

EAB

Utilizing these traditions in your institution’s annual giving strategy can reignite memories in your alumni and inspire them to give back to their alma mater. The emotional connection your alumni audience already has to your institution is what sets them apart from other donor audiences. LEARN MORE DON’T: Rely solely on traditions.

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Several prominent universities end legacy admissions in light of affirmative action ending

University Business

The University of Minnesota and Carnegie Mellon University—two R1 research universities—and the highly selective private liberal arts college Wesleyan University have rendered a student’s connection to alumni irrelevant when considering their application. How ending legacy #admissions 10 years ago changed @JohnsHopkins. to 30.8%.

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5 Focus Areas for Campus Presidents Amidst Decreasing Trust

Campus Sonar

adults, down from 70% in 2013, consider a college education to be very important. Alumni aren’t receiving perceived reciprocal value from their alma mater nor bought into why their dollars matter. What systems do you have in place to measure alumni outcomes, campus employment stats, or industry research and grants?