Alumni Engagement Strategies: How Schools Build Lasting Connections with Graduates in 2026
Strong alumni engagement transforms graduates from distant former students into active community members who support institutional mission through mentorship, fundraising, recruitment advocacy, and professional networking that benefits current students and strengthens institutional reputation. Yet most schools struggle to maintain meaningful connections with alumni beyond graduation weekend, watching engagement rates decline as graduates disperse geographically and establish careers, families, and competing priorities that overshadow institutional loyalty.
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