In higher education, the welcome center is more than a space—it’s the first opportunity to inspire visitors, convert prospective students, and engage families, donors, and the broader community. Advent’s research-driven, story-focused approach transforms these centers into immersive, multi-sensory experiences that showcase your institution’s unique identity, foster emotional connection, and create lasting impressions. From interactive discovery zones and flexible social spaces to projection-mapped displays and quiet reflection areas, our designs balance innovation, inclusivity, and adaptability, ensuring every visitor feels welcomed, engaged, and connected.
Category: Recruiting
What’s Your Niche?
Recently, we refined our NICHE to underscore the competencies that we have honed by serving our client partners over the past 25 years.
Roberson Moderates Hit Panel: Show Me The Money
A new Celebration Gallery will take visitors through the sport of tennis and the stories of its legends.
Advent Earns Citation for University of Oregon Student Welcome Center
The University of Oregon Student Welcome Center was designed with an eye toward experiences that delight and reward curiosity. Advent’s team earned an American School & University Citation Award for Specialized Facility design in this year’s 2022 Architecture Portfolio.
To Win Donors-Share Their Story
Donors are motivated by an emotional connection to projects that are deeply personal for them.
Help Donors Catch Your Vision
Half the battle in development and fundraising is helping donors catch your vision. Once they can visualize where you’re headed, they are more likely to get on board.
Connect Donors with Your Stories
While many are so focused on messaging to recruits or future students when designing facilities, we need not forget those who already have a deep connection with your story — donors.
National Sports Forum 2022 Super Panel
A few weeks back I had the honor of hosting a “superpanel” at The National Sports Forum in Round Rock, Texas. We covered a plethora of topics including NIL, declining attendance, and the simple question: “What makes a great employee?”
Listen to Understand
Today, I had the privilege to share some ideas with our friends at the 2021 College Athletics Leadership Summit in New Orleans. It was the first time this group had gathered in person for two years.
Not Just A Building
People don’t just build a building to build a building, but in fact to tell their story!