Category: Academic Facilities

Alumni Recognition Technology

Interactive Design/Development---Global Network Video Wall—An immersive, interactive and uniquely positioned interactive video wall that enables users to visualize the breadth and depth of the Fertitta alumni base and network. Navigating the wall is via a secondary tabletop screen. The focus is on presenting a rich, woven narrative via data from various live feeds that speak to the activity and presence of the alumni network, and the wider business community that they interact with. The human story underpinning the business context is bought to life and into relief through the addition of biographies, images and update made to relevant parts of the content set through alumni living and working around the globe. ,000

Walk through almost any campus and you’ll find walls lined with plaques, portraits, and engraved names—tributes to alumni whose achievements shaped the institution’s story. But today’s students and visitors expect more than a list of names on the wall. At Advent, we’re helping universities reimagine recognition for the digital age. Through immersive storytelling, interactive displays, and cloud-powered technology, this article explores how institutions are transforming static traditions into living experiences that honor legacy, inspire pride, and connect generations.

Welcome Center Design Strategy

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.

Turning Story into Strategy: A Tradeline Webinar

Advent CEO John Roberson and Client Engagement Manager Grace Johnson explored how institutions can use storytelling and space to drive philanthropy and mission-aligned growth.

The Strategy Behind Sales Centers

SoFi Stadium Preview Center

How can you turn your sales or briefing center into and EXPERIENCE center—bolstering ROI and engaging your stakeholders?

What A Hall of Fame Isn’t…

Faces

Advent has become known as the “Hall of Fame” company. I’m often asked, “What makes a great hall of fame?” or “How do you know if your work moves the needle?” My answer isn’t always what you might expect.

WYO Sports Ranch Serves Youth; Impacts Economy

Two touch screen kiosks in each wing of the space serve a need for a variety of audiences to uncover in a self-directed way to learn more about the mission, the space itself, the donors behind the vision and local community information.

Casper, Wyoming was always lacking in space for youth sports activities. In 2021, a small group of people decided to create a solution.