Public service alumni

Make a Difference.

As a graduate of Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, you are part of a powerful network of leaders, changemakers, and advocates dedicated to strengthening communities and driving positive change.
 

Your journey doesn’t end at graduation. Staying connected with Watts College offers meaningful opportunities to give back, support the next generation of public service professionals, and continue shaping a better future—together.

Ways to Engage

Your experiences as a student and a professional are powerful. By sharing your journey, you inspire current and future students to envision what's possible. Your story can highlight the impact of public service and show how one voice can make a difference.

Whether through guest lectures, panel discussions, or classroom visits, speaking opportunities give you a chance to directly engage with students. Your insights offer valuable context that enhances classroom learning and motivates students to pursue their passions with confidence.

Mentorship is one of the most impactful ways to support student success. As an alum, your guidance can help students navigate their academic and professional paths, make informed decisions, and build confidence as they step into leadership roles.
 

You can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience by partnering with your employer to offer internships, job shadowing, or project-based learning opportunities. These hands-on experiences expose students to public service in action, strengthen their career readiness, and help them build professional networks that open doors after graduation.
 

Your financial support—no matter the size—can help change lives. Contributions from alumni directly support scholarships, emergency funds, internships, student organizations, and extracurricular experiences that make a Watts College education more accessible and meaningful. By giving, you invest in future public service leaders and help ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive and make an impact.

Giving