The measure of success in higher education doesn’t stop at student achievement. Having learned through decades of service on boards of directors at the University of Central Florida and in the development and execution of award-winning communications programs, we understand the importance of alumni engagement, institutional advancement, philanthropy, research and innovation, as well as community and economic impact. We have helped university presidents navigate crises, guided successful capital campaigns, provided message and media relations training to dozens of spokespersons, led an award-winning state college rebrand, and more.