CCPD News

  • Growing as Student Advisors: What DSAs Explored in This Year’s Workshop

    In October, Alejandro Alaniz ’18 led a full day workshop for Department Student Advisors and Career Advisors focused on the conversations they have every day with students who are sorting through majors, purpose, and belonging. Connecting Interests to Learning The morning began with the idea of hidden intellectualism, based on Gerald Graff’s work about the… Read more

  • Learning Global Health Firsthand: A Summer with the Institute for Family Health

    Supported by the CCPD Summer Internship Stipend, this student spent the summer in Amman, Jordan, working with the Institute for Family Health to strengthen healthcare access for vulnerable communities. From identifying service gaps to supporting inclusive education initiatives, their work offered a powerful glimpse into the impact of global public health collaboration. “This summer, I… Read more

  • Making LinkedIn Work for You in 2025

    LinkedIn has changed a lot since 2021 when I first shared these tips. Back then, the focus was mostly on having a polished profile and connecting with alumni. Those things still matter, but now there are more ways than ever to make LinkedIn work for you.  1. Start with the basics, then level up 2.… Read more