In just a few years, National University’s Speaker Series has evolved into a powerhouse of engagement—spanning over 60 virtual events and earning a CASE Silver Award for alumni relations. This free, accessible series inspires, elevates, and mobilizes alumni, current students, and community partners by featuring meaningful storytelling and expertise that spans career trajectories and institutional priorities.

Moreover, the Speaker Series raises the university’s profile by fostering visibility and collaboration with community leaders—expanding institutional reach and reinforcing NU as a connector within its broader ecosystem.

This session will reveal how to replicate NU’s model—from building sustainable processes to measuring impact, engaging alumni volunteers, and aligning content with career relevance and institutional branding. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to launch or scale a speaker series that inspires, elevates, and mobilizes while advancing institutional visibility and community partnerships.