alumnus
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Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, a Harvard alumnus, has given more than $500 million to his alma mater over four decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The New York City-raised Syracuse alumnus has been enamored with the Lakers since the Showtime Era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Sepulveda, a Van Nuys alumnus who teaches P.E. at a local middle school, is concerned along with baseball parents about whether there will be a season in 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
It happened in the Philadelphia episode, after Transportation Secretary and “Real World: Boston” alumnus Sean Duffy herded his family past the Liberty Bell, but just before he took them into the National Constitution Center.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
He’s the Chumley Prep alumnus I saw at the a cappella competition.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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Proponents said the vote was a necessary response to anger voiced by students, faculty and alumni.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
To the founders who imagined it, the staff members who built it, the contributors who gave it their voices and the alumni who carried its spirit into the world: Thank you.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
In New York’s Provincial Congress Morris got a taste of constitution-writing when he helped craft the state’s postindependence document, alongside King’s College alumni John Jay and Robert Livingston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Kings reposted the alumni association’s statement and added: “Our hearts are with Ron’s family & loved ones and we join them in mourning his passing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
When I step into the waiting area, I dump my bag onto one of the chairs and walk over to the alumni hall of fame wall.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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