Alumni

Alumni Association

Our Mission and Vision

An younger and more senior alum connect during an alumni association event

The 吃瓜tv Alumni Association fosters loyalty, lifelong relationships, commitment, and community among all alumni, future alumni, and friends. We advance the interests of our members and the University, consistent with 吃瓜tv's core values: family, respect, integrity, service and responsibility, learning, and vision.

All graduates of 吃瓜tv (or 吃瓜tv College) are considered members of the Alumni Association.

Our Vision is to:

  • Create a vibrant community that encourages alumni engagement and loyalty鈥攑ersonally, philanthropically, and professionally
  • Enhance the alumni connection to prospective and current students, inspiring their future engagement as alumni
  • Expand alumni communication and engagement efforts to help shape alumni programs and initiatives

Meet Your Alumni Board

The Alumni Board is composed of dedicated volunteers who serve the 吃瓜tv alumni community.

Alumni Board Members

  • Meghan Rakus '19, M'22, President
  • Ashley Beam '18, Vice-President
  • Diane Murphy M'18, Secretary
  • Sara Szymendera '13, Immediate Past President
  • Thomas Alne, DNP, M'16
  • Taurai Augustin '18
  • Tony Baker '82
  • Julie Bamberger-Herrmann '83
  • Ian Hower, JD '17
  • Ryan Simon, M.S.P.M., SHRM-CP '11
  • Matt Weed '18

Submit a Board Nomination

Alum receiving an award at the University's annual Christmas Rose ceremony

Alumni Awards

Presented by the Alumni Association, these awards honor graduates who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in professional achievement, community volunteer service, and humanitarian efforts.