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Welcome Hunter Alumni

Hunter College students celebrating graduation

Our alumni community includes leaders and innovators from every profession, in locations throughout the country—and the world. Their interests, talents, and pursuits are as diverse as their backgrounds, but they all share a common commitment to staying connected and supporting one another.

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Hunter Graduates at the 218th Commencement

Congratulations, Graduate! 🎉 

You did it—graduating from Hunter College is a remarkable milestone, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this moment with you! Your hard work, passion, and perseverance have brought you here, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved. The world is full of possibilities, and your journey is just beginning.
 
Welcome to the Hunter alumni community—a vibrant network of over 170,000 strong. This is your launchpad to stay connected, tap into exclusive career resources, and explore exciting programs and events designed just for you. Stay tuned—your next adventure awaits, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you! 
 
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Giving Stories

GIFTS OF GRATITUDE
Patty and Jay Baker
Baker Bridge Connects Theatre Building to Campus
Larry and Klara Silverstein
Larry and Klara Silverstein Give Hunter College $2 Million for Jewish Studies Chair
Eva Brust Cooper, center, poses with the Cooper Fellows
A Cadre of Students Trained To Fight Hatred
Toby and Leon Cooperman with President Raab
Coopermans Celebrate 50th Hunter Reunion with Historic $25 Million Gift
The Bakers
Generous Donation Gives Hunter's Theatre Department Its Own Building
Larry Silverstein's Wife Klara
Larry Silverstein Honors Wife Klara with $5 Million Hunter Library Gift

Alumni & Friends News

Robert T. Lyons
October 27, 2025
Robert T. Lyons, Longtime Hunter Public Safety Officer

Former Lieutenant Robert T. Lyons, who worked for Hunter’s Public Safety Department for 44 years, died October 18 in Brooklyn. He was 67.

Ashley Z. Ritter
October 27, 2025
Hunter Nursing Researcher Investigates Addiction Among Elderly

A Hunter College researcher is taking the lead in investigating the growing incidence of opioid addiction among the elderly.

Chancellor Félix Matos Rodriguez, Professor Susan Sturm, Russell Sage Foundation President Bruce Western, journalist Carol Jenkins.
October 23, 2025
‘Civil Discourse’ Series Kicks Off With a Panel on Anti-Racism Work

“Promoting Civil Discourse & Intellectual Dialogue” series kicked off its second year on October 16.

Dixie Goss
October 22, 2025
Hunter Chemistry Professor Retires After 41 Years of High-Impact Research

Goss went to Nebraska Wesleyan University for her bachelor’s degree, University of Nebraska for her PhD in biophysical chemistry.

Paul A. Kurzman
October 22, 2025
Paul A. Kurzman, Social Work Scholar and Beloved Professor

Paul A. Kurzman, a longtime professor and one-time acting dean at Hunter’s Lois V. and Samuel J. Silberman School of Social Work, died October 17.

Erica Chito-Childs and Thomas DeGloma
October 16, 2025
Hunter Begins Intensive Two-Year Journey of Self-Study

It is a two-year journey of self-study, data collection, and analysis that will spotlight our strengths and identify areas for growth.

Adam Brown
October 14, 2025
How Improv Improves Lives: Hunter Professor on Prison Drama Club

A new series from the Pulitzer Prize – nominated podcast Ear Hustle, “The Loop,” began airing on October 8.

Student looking at job flyer
October 14, 2025
Hunter Career Week Draws More Than 3,100

Hunter College’s first-ever Career Week — a dynamic, week-long series of events connecting students with job opportunities — drew a record crowd.

Silberman School of Social Work building at dusk
October 14, 2025
CENTRO Announces Move to Hunter’s East Harlem Campus

CENTRO is proud to make its home in the historically Puerto Rican enclave of El Barrio and deepen its ties to the local community.

Megha Majumdar
October 14, 2025
Hunter Faculty Member’s Book Is Finalist for National Book Award

Hunter faculty member Megha Majumdar’s second novel, “A Guardian and a Thief”, has been named a finalist for the National Book Award in Fiction.

Mayra López-Humphreys-news
October 14, 2025
Hunter Social Work Professor and Alumna Wins Impact Award

Mayra López-Humphreys is being honored for her scholarship advocating for marginalized communities.

From left, Madeleine Peyroux, Hilary Kole, Maya Days, and Lilli Cooper take a bow.
October 10, 2025
‘Women in Jazz’ Concert Lights Up Hunter’s Kaye Playhouse

The Kaye Playhouse came alive with the music of these four jazz legends October 8.

Emily Braun
October 7, 2025
Lauder Art History Fellowships Renamed for Distinguished Professor

The Leonard A. Lauder Fellowships in the History of Art have been renamed for Distinguished Professor of Art & Art History Emily Braun.

Donald S. Zagoria
October 1, 2025
Donald S. Zagoria, Hunter College Political Scientist and China Expert, 97

Donald S. Zagoria was one of the Political Science Department’s most distinguished scholars.

Judge Ruth Pickholz at lectern
September 29, 2025
Hunter College Pre-Law Advisory Board Honors a Legacy of Mentorship

The Hunter College Pre-Law Advisory Board honored Judge Ruth Pickholz ’71 for outstanding service.

Vijah Ramjattan
September 26, 2025
Five Pieces of Advice for the Class of ’29

Executive Director of the New York City Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, Vijah Ramjattan ’10 is making a big impact on life in the city.

Thomas Hunter Hall
September 26, 2025
Hunter College Earns Top Spot in Upward Mobility Rankings

Hunter College was recognized as a premier engine of upward mobility, securing the top spot for Social Mobility among regional universities.

Mayada Ibrahim
September 22, 2025
Hunter Arabic Instructor Wins Inaugural Translation Prize

A Hunter College instructor has won an important international prize promoting literature written in languages other than English.

Siobhan Forrester
September 18, 2025
Hunter Students Showcase Tech Internships at Midtown Parley

Student Siobhan Forrester, who expects to graduate in December, and alumnus Victor Yuen ’25 interned in the 10-week NYC Startup Internship Program.

Charley Rosen
September 16, 2025
Charley Rosen, Star Hunter Player and Sports Journalist, 84

Hunter College mourns the loss of sports journalist, coach, and New York City Basketball Hall of Famer Charley Rosen ’62. Rosen played basketball ...

Brian Zeglis
September 16, 2025
Hunter Researcher Targets Endometrial Cancer

Professor Brian Zeglis identifies promising candidates for new nuclear diagnostics and therapeutics in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Chloe Bass
September 16, 2025
MTA Runs Audio Art of Hunter College High School Grad

Chloë Bass’s new audio-based public art project will be heard at 14 M.T.A. stations around New York, urging commuters, “If you hear something, ...

Irwin Taylor Forbes ‘19 with Kenney Robinson.
September 11, 2025
Brothers for Excellence: 20 Years of Collective Success

Alumni of Hunter College’s Brothers for Excellence program gathered on September 4 for a special reunion and networking event.

Students giving a presentation
September 10, 2025
Help Launch the Next Generation of Hunter Graduates!

Hunter College’s Human Biology, Economics, and Film & Media departments have been selected to participate in the CUNY Inclusive Economy Program.

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Alumni & Friends Events

Aug 27, 2025 through Nov 22, 2025
Last Art School, a project by Lindsey White

Opening Reception: Wednesday, August 27, 6–9pm ABOUT THE EXHIBITION In Fall 2025, the Hunter College Art Galleries will present Last Art School, ...

Nov 6, 2025
Cover Letter Writing Workshop

Craft Your Key to Success in this Cover Letter Writing Workshop! Are you struggling with what to write in your cover letter? Join us as we equip ...

Nov 6, 2025
Distinguished Writers Series - Susan Choi

The acclaimed novelist, Susan Choi, will read from her latest book, Flashlight, a Most Anticipated Book of the Year: Time, The Washington Post, ...

Nov 6, 2025
Distinguished Writers Series - Megha Majumdar

Critically acclaimed author Megha Majumdar will read from her latest novel, A Guardian and a Thief, as part of the Distinguished Writers ...

Nov 11, 2025
Cover Letter Writing Workshop

Craft Your Key to Success in this Cover Letter Writing Workshop! Are you struggling with what to write in your cover letter? Join us as we equip ...

Nov 12, 2025
Library & Archives Lunch Hour: Kathy Andrade - Threads of Resistance

The struggle of labor and workers’ rights is directly intertwined with the struggle of undocumented laborers - Kathy Andrade knew this and made ...

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