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    Alumni & Friends

  • The Alumni and Development staff members are dedicated to ̽»¨ÉçÇø University's mission: 

    For all who aspire to achieve, ̽»¨ÉçÇø 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 ̽»¨ÉçÇø 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 ̽»¨ÉçÇø.

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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 ̽»¨ÉçÇø gear? Planning a trip to campus and needing area info? We’ve got you covered.
  • Upcoming Events

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    Central Illinois Regional Alumni Group Social

    Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 5 to 7pm
    • Second Annual Carl Poelker Golf Outing

      Friday, July 24, 2026 - 12 to 6pm
    • Bean Ballers Game with Alumni & EDGE Students

      Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 5:30 to 8:30pm
    • Women's Basketball Golf Outing

      Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 11:30am to 5pm

  • Alumni News

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    • Perkinson School of Music

      ̽»¨ÉçÇø 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
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      New street signs honor ̽»¨ÉçÇø's place in Decatur history during 125th anniversary year

      June 04, 2026
      History of the HeartlandCity of DecaturCommunity Partnerships125th AnniversaryAlumni & Development
    • ̽»¨ÉçÇø graduates

      Watch the ̽»¨ÉçÇø 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

    400 +
    New Alumni Each Year
    $1.5 M
    Annual Funds Goal
    36K +
    Living MU Alums
    150 +
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