distinguished alumni

Celebrated former students

Distinguished alumni are former students of an institution who have achieved notable success or recognition in their fields.

Schools celebrate distinguished alumni to burnish their reputations and inspire current students: The university invited several distinguished alumni to speak at commencement.

The phrase typically appears in award programs, donor lists, and promotional materials.

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honor · college · accolade · mentorship · giving back · business · merit · volunteerism · humanitarianism · prestige · social change · leadership · success · success story · school · commencement · cap and gown · philanthropy

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People who leave early

expelled students · first-year students · undergraduates · freshmen

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