The University of North Texas started a new tradition in 2018: The Eagle Ring Dive. Now in its seventh year, it's a personal ceremony where students share the accomplishment of their graduation and build affinity with the university's alumni association.

Public regional universities are becoming a popular choice for college students because they are accessible both geographically and financially. They are located across all 50 states, and while we may not hear much about these institutions in the national media, they are more than meeting the mission of higher education with cutting-edge pathways for diverse student populations. Find out how four of them are doing it.

Effective mentorship requires intentional effort by both the mentor and the mentee. Hear from both perspectives with advice and tips for building successful and impactful mentoring relationships.

At Louisiana Tech University, faculty in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences teamed with their development director to create an alumni mentoring program that carefully matched students with alumni in their fields of study. The team outlines how they developed the program, how it has been a boon to students, and demonstrated, through documented outcomes, how it has enhanced alumni engagement and giving rates.

Discover the Next highlights the value of higher education in an effort to dispel negative public perceptions and misconceptions. Through DTN, colleges and universities come together to share impact stories of how higher education transforms individuals and society. This feature hones in on compelling stories from several DTN participating institutions around the themes of access and affordability.

When advancement teams embrace unconventional recruiting efforts, we open the door to a treasure trove of talent that might otherwise go unnoticed. This can be achieved by capitalizing on transferable skills that immediately expand the talent management pipeline. Imagine the fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and diverse experiences that these individuals can bring to institutions. Read on to find out how the Louisiana State University Foundation hires nonconventional talent from Assistant Vice President of Talent Management Yvette Marsh.