alma mater

Example Sentences

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We have no heirs and plan to leave our assets to an endowed scholarship at my alma mater, plus a smaller gift to a local university program.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

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

He’s a Granada Hills High graduate and was a teacher and girls’ basketball coach at his alma mater “forever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

And what connection could there possibly be between the Ashtons and the wise old founder of Penelope’s alma mater?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood