Welcome alumni!
On behalf of the nearly 13,000 alums of this great institution, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Hanover College Alumni Association. The association exists, wholly and solely, to help our alums and, by extension, the College itself succeed.
The world gets more complicated with every passing day. We get involved with our families and work and suddenly lose touch with those outside that close circle. The Alumni Association can help you stay connected to those friends and the vast resources available here, from the faculty that taught and guided you to our libraries, websites, social media, and an extraordinary variety of “stay connected” programs designed with you in mind. They are all designed to support you as you pursue your post-academic life and career.
The Hanover alumni family continues to grow each year. There are currently Alumni in all 50 of the United States and on seven continents. The alum events, regional networking get-togethers, on-campus activities, sporting events, career advisory services, and social media resources available through the Alumni Association and the College are all designed to help you be as successful as you can be. After all, your success is our success.
At the same time, I would challenge you to think of ways you can give back to the College to whatever degree you are comfortable. And I do not mean just monetarily, though that is, of course, always welcome. There are many ways to give back, from career and academic mentoring to volunteering time at on- and off-campus events to simply attending educational and social events. And let’s not forget athletics. Rooting for the Panthers in whatever sports appeal to you is always a fun and exciting time and a great way to connect and reconnect with old friends. As you will find, giving back has another benefit: it feels good.
So, thank you for visiting with us today, and please come back often. I encourage you to explore all we offer to stay connected and strengthen yourself and Hanover College. And if you should find yourself in the area, please do not hesitate to stop by the Office of Alumni Relations. The staff here will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and fill you in on what is happening around the campus.
Christy Hughes
Director of Alumni Relations
alumni@hanover.edu