Celebrating two years since its launch in 2024, Trinity University’s Alumni Career Engagement (ACE) Office continues building on inaugural programs core to alumni career development, including one-on-one career coaching, the Trinity University Alumni LinkedIn group (with nearly 7,900 members), peer- to-peer connections, and the Young Alumni Summit.
Year Two focused on strengthening community bonds through small-group programming, offering alumni a welcoming pathway to foster connections while learning. Kirstin Atkinson ’07, who participated in the six-week financial literacy cohort, spoke to that experience: “The group dynamic was so fun and welcoming,” she said. “Thoughtful quality programs like this one make me feel proud and fortunate to have chosen Trinity University all those years ago. It’s a community that gives back and supports.”
The small-group model also created space for alumni to volunteer and share wisdom.
“There is something really special about watching the next generation of Tigers figure out who they are and where they are going,” said participant Donya Ahmadi ’23. “It reminded me how much the relationships and opportunities I found at Trinity shaped the path I am on now and how important it is to stay connected to that even after graduation.”
The Young Alumni Summit, held in April, drew 17 alumni volunteers from across the state to sit with recent graduates and discuss navigating the workplace, building resiliency, and exploring new opportunities. Hannah Huebotter ’23 described the experience as “invaluable.”
“Experienced alumni offered amazing advice for anyone navigating the professional world, and staff and faculty provided resources for us to remain connected with Trinity postgraduation,” Huebotter added.
ACE also launched three brand-new initiatives in its second year: online career forums, regional career clinics with alumni clubs, and the What Makes a Tiger Roar podcast. Additional partnerships with business faculty supported other endeavors, including the Trinity Real Estate Forum and an alumni finance dinner. In collaboration with Trinity’s Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success, ACE also extended programming to graduating seniors to proactively support their transition to careers.
Looking ahead, ACE plans to expand regional career clinics, grow online programming for early career development, and continue partnering with faculty and staff to host meaningful events that bring together alumni and students.