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Students connect peers to alumni, industry resources

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Connect Team at Hamilton College in New York serves as a bridge between students and graduates working in various industries. The team puts on dozens of events and works with hundreds of alumni who conduct interviews and writes a blog to create resources for their classmates.

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Why doesn’t higher education make a difference?

SRHE

by Amir Shahsavari and Mohammad Eslahi This blog is based on research reported in Shahsavari, A, & Eslahi, M (2025) Dynamics of Imbalanced Higher Education Development: Analysing Factors and Policy Implications in Policy Reviews in Higher Education. This disconnect limits their ability to address localized development challenges.

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Intern in Style: Top 5 Global Cities for Fashion Business Internships 

AIFS Abroad

Fashion business touches on a wide range of career fields, including branding, merchandising, product development, fashion technology, international business, finance, and moreblending creative, logistical, and strategic aspects of the industry. Want to lay the groundwork for your future as an industry leader? Milan, Italy 1.

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Design Your Future: Top 5 International Cities for Fashion Design Internships

AIFS Abroad

Fashion design, like many creative industries, is extremely competitive, making it essential to stand out from your peers. Here, you can learn about the historic influences of contemporary design trends while interning at modern fashion brands or with independent designers that are making their mark on the industry.

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How to Help Students Navigate a Difficult Job Search

Supporting Student Success

Use Digital Resources to Learn the Ins and Outs of the Industry. Students with a lack of industry experience may find it difficult to come across as well-versed and knowledgeable during interviews. Similarly, interning in a specific industry can help students gain some of the experience they need for an entry-level position.

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How Admissions and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate More Effectively

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

For example, if students frequently ask about program outcomes such as what they can do with a certain degree marketing can develop targeted blog content , alumni video spotlights, or landing page updates showcasing career opportunities, industry connections, and success stories related to the degree.

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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I’m a data person, and you are too!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Its six componentsCuriosity and Inquiry, Research and Analysis, Communication and Consultation, Campus Context, Industry Context, and Strategy and Planninghighlight diverse abilities. The Trend Observer (Campus Context + Industry Context) Trend Observers compare institutional activities with broader trends at state or national levels.