alma mater

Example Sentences

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To some donors, their love for their alma mater may outweigh any tax benefit.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He often hires recent graduates of his alma mater to be his law clerks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Jenkins’ death was confirmed by his alma mater Otis College, where he studied under renowned painter and printmaker Charles White in the late 1970s and returned as an instructor years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Certainly West Point, Lincoln’s alma mater, wasn’t training such people.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026

At the holiday assembly, the words of the alma mater had wings.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli