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Hunter Graduates at the 218th Commencement

Congratulations, Graduate! 🎉 

You did it—graduating from Hunter College is a remarkable milestone, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this moment with you! Your hard work, passion, and perseverance have brought you here, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved. The world is full of possibilities, and your journey is just beginning.
 
Welcome to the Hunter alumni community—a vibrant network of over 170,000 strong. This is your launchpad to stay connected, tap into exclusive career resources, and explore exciting programs and events designed just for you. Stay tuned—your next adventure awaits, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you! 
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Giving Stories

GIFTS OF GRATITUDE
Patty and Jay Baker
Baker Bridge Connects Theatre Building to Campus
Larry and Klara Silverstein
Larry and Klara Silverstein Give Hunter College $2 Million for Jewish Studies Chair
Eva Brust Cooper, center, poses with the Cooper Fellows
A Cadre of Students Trained To Fight Hatred
Toby and Leon Cooperman with President Raab
Coopermans Celebrate 50th Hunter Reunion with Historic $25 Million Gift
The Bakers
Generous Donation Gives Hunter's Theatre Department Its Own Building
Larry Silverstein's Wife Klara
Larry Silverstein Honors Wife Klara with $5 Million Hunter Library Gift

Alumni & Friends News

June 17, 2025
Hunter Researchers Find Errors in Government Data on Indigenous Deaths

A new study finds that the mortality rate for Native Americans is sharply underreported in government records.

June 17, 2025
Hunter Alumni Connect at Lively D.C. Reception

The Alumni Association of Hunter College gathered on June 3 in Washington, D.C., for a lively regional reception.
June 16, 2025
Four From Hunter College Go Abroad as Fulbright Scholars

Four recent alumni are going abroad as Fulbright Scholars for the 2025 – 26 academic year.
June 12, 2025
Hunter College Marks the 13th Anniversary of DACA

This week the nation marks the 13th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
June 10, 2025
She’s a 2025 Hunter Grad — and a 74-Year-Old Grandmother

At 74, Dorotea Levy de Szekely received her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College on May 30.
June 5, 2025
Hunter’s Trademark Diversity Shines at 228th Commencement

Hunter College’s trademark diversity lit up Barclays Center May 30 as the 155-year-old school celebrated its 228th Commencement.
May 22, 2025
Hunter to Celebrate 5,500 Students at 228th Commencement on May 30

Hunter College expects more than 3,300 graduates will crowd its May 30 at its 228th Commencement at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
May 5, 2025
Love and Gratitude: How Hunter’s Mother’s Day Scholarship Campaign Began

It started with a son’s gift of love, then swelled into the gratitude of generations.
May 2, 2025
Hunter’s Mother’s Day Campaign: Two Decades of Impact

Hunter College’s Mother’s Day Campaign has raised more than $10 million for thousands of students.
April 29, 2025
Two Hunter Alumni Win National Science Foundation Fellowships

Two recent Hunter alumni have won National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.
April 25, 2025
Hunter College Announces Commencement Speaker: Loretta J. Ross

Activist, professor, and public intellectual to address the Class of 2025 at the May 30th Commencement.
April 25, 2025
Hundreds Reunite at Hunter’s First Post-Pandemic Alumni Weekend

600 alumni, family, and friends returned to Hunter College March 27-31 for an unforgettable Alumni Weekend.
April 23, 2025
Hunter High School Student Pens Published Piece on AI

Hunter High School 10th grader Zadie Schonfeld penned an article on the complicated future of AI.
April 9, 2025
Two Hunter Students Win Premier U.S. Science Scholarship

Neha Maskey ’26 and Emilia Pelagano-Titmuss MHC ’26 are the latest Hunter students to be chosen as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars.
March 25, 2025
Jam-Packed Jobs Fair Brings Employers to Hunter Students

Hunter College held a jam-packed career fair on March 12 that brought about 800 students to meet almost 80 employers.
March 25, 2025
Hunter Students Wow American College Dance Association Conference

Hunter students performed and presented choreography and research at the American College Dance Association Northeast Regional Conference.
March 20, 2025
Hunter Alumni Enjoy Receptions in Sunshine State

Hunter College’s Office of Alumni Relations brought the Hunter spirit to Florida in February with three exciting regional receptions.
March 14, 2025
Hunter Hall of Fame Inducts Three Nursing Alumnae

Three Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing alumnae will be inducted into the Hunter College Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
March 14, 2025
HunterWorks! Summit Brings Employer Partners to College

Recruitment professionals and industry leaders joined some 80 Hunter faculty and staff February 26 for a summit of HunterWorks!
March 14, 2025
Writer Kaitlyn Greenidge MFA ’10 Named to Hunter College Alumni Hall of Fame

Award-winning writer Kaitlyn Greenidge MFA ’10 has been named to the 2025 Hunter College Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
March 14, 2025
Andrew Gounardes ’06 Named to Hunter College Alumni Hall of Fame

State Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-Bay Ridge) has been named to the 2025 Hunter College Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
March 14, 2025
Hall of Famer Awarded Hunter Alumni Community Service Prize

The Alumni Association of Hunter College has chosen Leslie Lieth BS ’72 as the 2025 recipient of its major award for community service.
March 4, 2025
Hunter Alumna Wins Luce Scholarship

Hunter alumna Christina Valeros MHC ’21 has won a Luce Scholarship, which funds immersive professional experiences in Asia for post-graduates.
March 3, 2025
Hunter Alum Guadalupe Maravilla MFA ’14 Awarded Vilcek Arts Prize

Hunter College alum Guadalupe Maravilla MFA ’14 has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Vilcek Prize in Visual Arts.
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Alumni & Friends Events

Jun 23, 2025
Elaine Weiss — Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the ...

Roosevelt House is pleased to present a conversation with acclaimed historian Elaine Weiss about her new book Spell Freedom: The ...
Jun 25, 2025
Words That Work: Résumés & Cover Letters

Struggling to start your resume or cover letter? Come join us this summer for a workshop that will address both! We will go over the basics of ...
Jun 25, 2025
The Second “Little Aunt Dora” Public Lecture: Still Asking Dr. Ruth

5:00 PM: Doors open 5:30 PM: Conversation with Dr. Ruth’s Co-Authors 6:15 PM-7:55 PM: Screening of Ask Dr. Ruth In the second “Little Aunt ...
Jul 2, 2025
Networking for Career Success: LinkedIn & Beyond

Lacking a professional network? Not a problem! Come join us for a workshop that will help you utilize LinkedIn to your advantage. This will ...
Jul 9, 2025
Using MBTI to Build Professional Skills

Discover how your MBTI personality type shapes your professional approach in this dynamic workshop. Gain practical insights and strategies for ...
Jul 16, 2025
From Offer to Acceptance: Negotiation Strategies That Work

Join us this summer for an interactive workshop where you'll learn proven strategies to confidently navigate salary negotiations and master the ...
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