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The University of Benin just made history by launching Nigeria's first trust development fund modeled after Oxford University's system. Alumni worldwide are being called to help build a sustainable future for public education.
A Jersey school is marking 75 years at its current site by launching a special alumni network to reconnect former students. The celebration also honors a century of Catholic education on the island.
Forty years after graduating together, Nigerian Defence Academy alumni reunited to celebrate friendship, honor fallen comrades, and support one another through life's challenges. Their wives visited an orphanage, extending the spirit of service beyond the military.
La Familia, Kentucky's alumni basketball squad, dominated their rivals to reach Sunday's championship game. Led by Archie Goodwin's 28-point explosion, they're now one victory away from a life-changing $2 million payday.
Thirty years after graduation, a group of alumni returned to their Ghanaian high school with a solar lighting system worth over $54,000. The sustainable gift now brightens the entrance of PRESEC-Legon, improving safety for more than 6,000 students.
A historic Chennai school is getting a second chance at greatness. Sir M.Ct. M Higher Secondary School brought together hundreds of former students to help restore the campus and rebuild its legacy.
Over 100 University of Virginia graduates are returning to volunteer at this year's Final Exercises, eager to recreate the magic of their own Lawn walks for the Class of 2026. The volunteer spots filled within just two days of the call going out.
Graduates from one Indian business school have built companies and investment firms that now employ nearly 2 million people across the country. The 30,000-strong alumni network has also funded over 1,200 startups and transformed entire industries.
After 25 years of training international scientists, South Korea's KIST School is transforming its worldwide alumni network into a powerful platform for global research collaboration. The institute celebrated with 150 guests from 15 countries who are now leading researchers shaping science across the globe.
MIT's new mechanical engineering course brings successful alumni founders into the classroom to share real entrepreneurship lessons. Students learn from companies like iRobot and Formlabs that have created thousands of jobs worldwide.
Twenty-five graduating seniors at Highline High School will share a record $101,000 in scholarships, the largest amount in the alumni foundation's history. A new culinary arts scholarship includes a paid internship, knife kit, and chef's jacket alongside $4,000 in tuition support.
A group of school alumni in Chennai is making vulture conservation fun for kids with adorable caricatures on notebook labels. The eye-catching designs are teaching students why these endangered birds matter to our ecosystem.
Nine Knox County students are heading to Ohio State University with financial support totaling $18,500, thanks to their local alumni club's commitment to education. The scholarships reward merit and keep talented hometown students pursuing their dreams.
The University of Ghana is creating a secure digital platform to unite graduates from nearly eight decades across the globe. The app launches May 28, 2026, ending years of scattered connections across informal WhatsApp groups and social media.
Five former Boston University hockey players made history Sunday, bringing home America's first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey in 46 years. The victory came exactly 46 years after BU alumni helped pull off the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
Three hundred Nigerian graduates of US exchange programs gathered in Abuja to share how they're using their leadership training to build stronger democratic institutions across Nigeria. The event highlighted decades of educational partnerships turning into real community impact.
Graduates of Dogan Elementary School in Marshall, Texas gathered for their first-ever all-class reunion to celebrate the historically Black school's legacy. Former students and teachers honored their shared history with music, memories, and a brick salvaged from the recently demolished building.
Over 65,000 IIT Delhi graduates are leading Fortune 500 companies, founding startups, and giving back through a massive endowment fund. Their collective success story shows how one university's impact ripples across the globe.
Former students of James A. Herod High School gathered to honor the 70th anniversary of when their segregated Louisiana school first offered grades beyond eighth grade. The celebration transformed difficult history into a tribute to resilience and community.
A local Oklahoma business is funding a cutting-edge AI innovation lab at their alma mater, bringing advanced technology training to students starting in 2027. The partnership shows how community investment can prepare the next generation for tomorrow's jobs.
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