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The mission of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association is to serve the diverse population of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumni worldwide, maintaining their connection to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ through active engagement designed to catalyze participation as volunteers, philanthropists, and ambassadors to and for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.Ìý
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We offer volunteer, networking, and mentoring opportunities as well as a suite of benefits and services.

Alumni Events

2016 Alumni Awards Dinner crowd and stage

Events for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumni are hosted annually on campus, in DC, across the country, and around the world, engaging graduates through prospective student recruitment activities, career networking and mentoring, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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IE Award

Insight Into Diversity Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award 2024

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a recipient of the Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The award honors the alumni association’s culture, programs, and initiatives that encourage diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all alumni.Ìý

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Notable Alumni

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From heads of state to pillars of the community, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has a surplus of notable alumni. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ graduates continue a legacy of transforming ideas into impact across the globe.

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Alumni Leadership

Patty Caballero on campus at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ

Patty Caballero representsÌýmore than 150,000 alumni worldwide as the Alumni Association'sÌýpresident.

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Share Your News

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Please complete the form below or email classnotes@american.edu to submit a class note for inclusion in print and digital editions of American magazine.

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Alumni in the News

Sarah McBride

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumni, including Sarah McBride, SPA/BA ’13, who became the first openly transgender member of Congress, were among 2024 election winners.

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