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HUNTER ALUMNI

Hunter Alumni Highlight the Value of Public Education

They’re crazy about Hunter!

Several alumni highlight how Hunter College transformed their lives and helped them achieve their American dream.

In our “But for Hunter...” videos, the alumni describe how the dynamic educational pathways and personal connections they found at the college propelled them to career success and personal fulfillment.

“But for Hunter...” they state, they wouldn’t be who and where they are today!

Their stories debuted for Alumni Weekend 2025 and are showcased on the college’s YouTube channel. They can also be found in the winter issue of Hunter Magazine.

Alumni who attended the reunion were invited to make their own “But for Hunter” videos. Those videos will premiere on this page in the near future.

‘But for Hunter’

Watch Hunter alumni from various years tell their “But for Hunter” stories. We'll drop new videos every week.

When Glenn Jones ’88 arrived at Hunter, he did not understand his potential but was eager to learn. He wound up going to law school and worked for five years as an assistant district attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney.

But for Hunter, Matteo Callegari MFA ’11 would not have found a community that encouraged and pushed him to turn his passion for art into a successful career. Having first earned a degree in Economics in Italy, Callegari enrolled at Hunter to earn an MFA and met faculty and students who helped him grow into a professional artist.

Ines Olesen ’98 worked all throughout her four years at Hunter at a real-estate family office. Her political-science degree enabled her to think critically and expanded her horizons. She now works in global real-estate investment.

Alteronce Gumby BFA ’14, one of Hunter’s “40 Under 40” distinguished alumni, is an award-winning artist who has had exhibitions at top galleries. He credits Hunter with instilling in him his work ethic and providing experiences not found elsewhere.