alma mater
Graduate's old institution
Alma mater is the school, college, or university one attended: She returned to her alma mater for the reunion.
The term carries affectionate connotations—Latin for "nourishing mother"—suggesting the institution that shaped one's development.
It can also refer to that school's official song or anthem.
Higher education institution
- collegeHigher education institution
- campusInstitutional grounds and buildings
- academyInstitution of learning
- schoolPlace of instruction
faculty · chancellor · dean · provost · dormitory · fraternity · sorority · undergraduate
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- yearbookSchool memory publication
- old friendsLong-term close acquaintances
- youthState of being immature
halcyon days · sentimentality · wistfulness · retrospect · bygone · flashback · throwback · fondness
Degree recipients
- classmatesStudents in same course
- reunionGathering after separation
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
donors · mentorship · legacy · scholarships · benefactors · career services · class reunion · old boy network
Loyalty to one's institution
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
excellence · valedictorian · summa cum laude · magna cum laude · dean's list · merit · recognition · tradition
School's rallying anthem
- hymnReligious song of praise
- school songInstitution's official tune
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- chorusSingers performing together
lyrics · chant · pep rally · marching band · graduation song
university
Higher education institution
- collegeHigher education institution
- campusInstitutional grounds and buildings
- academyInstitution of learning
school · faculty · chancellor · dean · provost · dormitory · fraternity · sorority · undergraduate · graduate
memories
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- yearbookSchool memory publication
- old friendsLong-term close acquaintances
youth · halcyon days · sentimentality · wistfulness · retrospect · bygone · flashback · throwback · fondness · cherish
graduates
Degree recipients
- classmatesStudents in same course
- reunionGathering after separation
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
networking · donors · mentorship · legacy · scholarships · benefactors · career services · class reunion · old boy network
school spirit
Loyalty to one's institution
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
reputation · excellence · valedictorian · summa cum laude · magna cum laude · dean's list · merit · recognition · tradition · loyalty
fight song
School's rallying anthem
- hymnReligious song of praise
- school songInstitution's official tune
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
chorus · lyrics · chant · pep rally · marching band · graduation song
- Latin phrasesE pluribus unum, carpe diem, caveat emptor, veni vidi vici, ad astra
- schoolteachers, classrooms, classes, student, grades
- biographybirth, death date, autobiography, life story, biography
- collegecampus, courses, application, dorms, dorm room
- universitycampus, faculty, college, professors, degrees
- Anthemsnational anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, La Marseillaise, O Canada, God Save the King