Alumni involvement in the university counseling process

School alumni standing at the front of a classroom, engaging with students during a talk about university choices.

In this interview, Irena Filkova and László Zala answer questions from Alena Sivitskaya about the importance of alumni engagement in university counseling. They explore how schools can build meaningful alumni networks, involve former students in mentoring and career guidance, and use their experiences to help current students make informed decisions about their futures.

Beyond the hype: how AI can support the university counseling process

A person holding a tablet displaying lines of computer code while working at a desk with a computer monitor in the background.

AI is reshaping university counseling, but its greatest value may not be in replacing human advisors, but in giving them more time to focus on what matters most. Serge Nader explores how counselors can use AI responsibly to better understand students, navigate a changing job market, and support more personalized decision-making while keeping trust, judgment and human connection at the heart of the process.