Alum

usgb/ˈæləm/
noun

A person who has graduated from a school, college, or university.

She is an alum of Harvard University.
Visual representation of "alum" - A person who has graduated from a school, college, or university.

Often appears as...

  • school alum
  • university alum
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Alumni Events

Used to refer to graduates attending or invited to school events, often for networking.

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Join fellow alums at the annual reunion dinner.
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School Pride

Conveys a sense of belonging and pride when referring to one's own alma mater.

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As an alum, she always wore her university's colors.
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Fundraising Context

Alumni are often approached by their institutions for donations or support.

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The college reaches out to alums for its scholarship fund.
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