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Alumni & Friends

Welcome Hunter Alumni

Hunter College students celebrating graduation

Our alumni community includes leaders and innovators from every profession, in locations throughout the country—and the world. Their interests, talents, and pursuits are as diverse as their backgrounds, but they all share a common commitment to staying connected and supporting one another.

Explore our resources and perks to support your ongoing journey, share your latest achievements and news with us, and discover how you can get more involved with our vibrant community. Stay up-to-date with the latest Hunter news and events. Your journey with Hunter continues here!

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The 40 Under Forty Alumni Award honors exceptional alumni who have demonstrated significant achievements and contributions in their professional and personal lives while exemplifying the mission and values of Hunter College. Nominate an outstanding alum for our prestigious 40 Under Forty list and help honor their impact. Nominations close March 31, 2026.

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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

Harold Holzer
February 25, 2026
Director of Hunter’s Roosevelt House Named Manhattan Borough Historian

Holzer has served since 2015 as the chief steward of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s former home, the birthplace of the New Deal.

Sideya Sherman
February 25, 2026
Hunter Alum Named New York City Planning Director

Another Hunter College alum is joining the top ranks of the New York City government.

Gina Riley
February 25, 2026
Hunter Professor Receives State Grant To Support Adults With Disabilities

Hunter College’s School of Education has won a grant for a project to help developmentally disabled adults.

Indira A. Abiskaroon Valbuena
February 20, 2026
Hunter Alumna Named Top Curator of The Hip Hop Museum

Indira A. Abiskaroon Valbuena MHC ’15 has joined The Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx as creative director and director of curatorial affairs.

Scott E. Grapin
February 19, 2026
Hunter Researcher Wins Education Policy Prize for Article

Assistant Education Professor Scott E. Grapin won The International Research Foundation for English Language Education award.

Marta Petrusewicz
February 19, 2026
Marta Petrusewicz, Historian of Southern Italy and the European Periphery

Hunter College mourns the death of our colleague Professor of History Emerita Marta Petrusewicz.

Harmony McGivney
February 13, 2026
Staffer at Hunter’s Kaye Playhouse Wins Ticketing Industry Award

Before the lights rise at Hunter College’s Kaye Playhouse, its staffers perform a myriad of tasks to ensure that the venue functions smoothly.

Dr. Elsie Jolade
January 30, 2026
Hunter-Bellevue Faculty Member Trains Nursing Students in Nigeria

A Nigerian-born faculty member at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing has just returned from a life-saving educational mission to her home country.

Mike Owen Benediktsson and Xuemeng-Li-news
January 30, 2026
Hunter Micromobility Study Explodes Myths About Delivery Workers

A team of Hunter College sociologists found that the e-bike riding delivery workers so feared by the public are far more safety conscious riders.

Philip Christian Smith
January 26, 2026
Hunter Playwriting Alumni Claim Top Theatre Awards

Hunter alumni have claimed a raft of top theatre awards this season.

Students gathered around a laptop
January 23, 2026
Hunter College Students Offered Free, Premium Access to Graphics Tool

Thanks to a partnership between CUNY and Hunter College, all students have free access to the premium version of the platform.

People looking around at an exhibit
January 22, 2026
Hunter Meetings To Examine Nexus of Mass Incarceration, Immigrant Detention

On Feb 2 – 3, the Humanities Action Lab at Hunter will host a two-day convening, “States of Incarceration: Connecting Stories Across Borders and Bars”

Eugene Lim
January 22, 2026
Hunter College High School Librarian Wins Fiction Prize

The Virginia university awarded its 44th annual John Dos Passos Prize for Literature to novelist Eugene Lim.

High school students, teacher mentors, and School of Education faculty of the Youth Educator Program.
January 13, 2026
Hunter College Seeds High-Impact Community Partnerships

Hunter geology and urban policy students will partner with community groups to monitor indoor air quality and promote urban greening.

Louis Armstrong
January 8, 2026
Hunter Celebrates ‘Father of Jazz’ Louis Armstrong With Gala Concert

Hunter College will honor the enduring legacy of jazz legend Louis Armstrong with a star-studded concert at the Kaye Playhouse on February 24.

People playing basketball
January 8, 2026
Hunter Basketball Star Dominates National Athletic Conference

Alexa Charles is setting the standard on the national stage, emerging as a dominant player in NCAA Division III women’s basketball.

Miles Wu
January 8, 2026
Hunter College High Student Wins National Science Competition

Hunter College High School 9th grader’s research earned him the $25,000 top prize in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

Sheila Chase
January 8, 2026
Sheila Chase, 90, Pioneering Hunter Psychology Professor and Animal ...

Sheila Chase, a longtime Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center professor, died January 1. She was 90.

Steffie Woolhandler
January 8, 2026
Hunter Researcher: Most Americans Will Face Unaffordable Healthcare Costs

New findings on the burdens of gaps in insurance.

Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez
December 23, 2025
Governor, Mayor Hail Groundbreaking of New Science Campus at Brookdale

Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez marked the groundbreaking of SPARC Kips Bay, a ...

Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship logo
December 22, 2025
Six Hunter Students Will Study Abroad as Gilman Scholars

Six Hunter students chosen in this round of U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Students caucus on policy priorities at the CUNY Graduate Center
December 22, 2025
Hunter Students Invited to Join a High-Impact Project To Curb Campus Waste

Here’s your chance to create sustainable waste systems for your campus — and be paid for your participation.

Henry Downes and Lesly Morales
December 18, 2025
Hunter Students Share Etchings With Family of Late Artist

A dedicated teacher with strong connections in the New York art world promotes her students’ work — to a surprising effect.

Students, Hunter officials, local officials, and guests cut the ribbon at the new Ron H. Brown Playground.
December 18, 2025
Hunter College Elementary School Inaugurates New Playground

Administrators, parents, supporters, and dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon of the newly refurbished Ron H. Brown Playground on December 9.

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Alumni & Friends Events

Mar 2, 2026
Professional Headshots

From the Nest to the Network – Free Headshots for Hawks!

Mar 2, 2026
New York Jobs CEO Council Networking Social

Join the Jobs Council’s Student Engagement Team for snacks, games, and conversation—and learn how to get a head start on your career journey. ...

Mar 3, 2026
Be Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurship 101

First Gen Empower is excited to present: Entrepreneurship Workshop 101 Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Do you have an ...

Mar 3, 2026
Reclaiming Your Time: Realistic Strategies for Your Busy Schedule

Feeling overwhelmed by classes, deadlines, work, and life after graduation? This interactive workshop breaks down realistic, research-backed ...

Mar 3, 2026
Professional Headshots

From the Nest to the Network – Free Headshots for Hawks!

Mar 3, 2026
Piggy Bank Rebel: Modern Ways to Save Smarter

Forget the "suits and spreadsheets" vibe—Piggy Bank Rebel is the ultimate financial workshop for 2026. This isn't your parents' boring lecture on ...

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