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    Alumni & Friends

  • The Alumni and Development staff members are dedicated to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University's mission: 

    For all who aspire to achieve, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ delivers on the promise of excellence in education. Though the integration of theory and practice, we prepare students for professional success, democratic citizenship in a global environment and a personal life of meaning and value.

    Our Mission

    Guided by the leadership and direction of the Vice President for Alumni & Development, our Alumni & Development Team members interpret ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University to the widest possible audience of alumni, parents and friends for the purpose of increasing their understanding of and engagement with the university, and, most importantly, their financial support of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½.

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      Stay Connected

      Whether you graduated months, years or decades ago, we invite you to keep in touch with the MU alumni community.
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      Share Your News

      We love to hear from our alumni and friends! Have you moved? Found a new job? Got married or had a baby? Share your latest news here.
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      Alumni Resources

      Need a transcript or some ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ gear? Planning a trip to campus and needing area info? We’ve got you covered.
  • Upcoming Events

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    Women's Basketball Golf Outing

    Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 11:30am to 5pm
    • Move-In Day

      Sunday, August 9, 2026 - All day
    • Women's Soccer Golf Outing

      Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 12:30 to 6pm
    • Move-In Day

      Sunday, August 16, 2026 - All day

  • Alumni News

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    • Perkinson School of Music

      ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University receives $3.3 million estate gift to establish Helen Cox Kersting ’56 and Dr. Hans-Joachim Kersting Scholarship Fund

      June 10, 2026
      School of MusicScholarships
    • Street signs

      New street signs honor ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½'s place in Decatur history during 125th anniversary year

      June 04, 2026
      History of the HeartlandCity of DecaturCommunity Partnerships125th AnniversaryAlumni & Development
    • ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ graduates

      Watch the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

      May 17, 2026
      CommencementAlumni & FriendsPresident's OfficeProvost's OfficeCollege of Fine ArtsCollege of Arts & SciencesTabor School of BusinessCollege of Professional Studies125th Anniversary
  • Alumni Stats

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    36K +
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    150 +
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