Welcome Back, MCNY Alumni!

Exciting changes are underway in Alumni Relations at Metropolitan College of New York. As we prepare for the new academic year, we are revitalizing the MCNY alumni experience with new opportunities to reconnect, network, mentor students, celebrate alumni accomplishments, and support the future of the College.

Our updated Alumni webpage is currently being developed. Please stay tuned as we introduce new programs, events, resources, and ways for members of our more than 12,000-strong alumni community to get involved.

   

MCNY Appoints Theresa Redd as Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

Contact: Theresa Redd – alumni@mcny.edu

Dear MCNY Alumni Community,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Redd as Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at Metropolitan College of New York. She joins MCNY as we continue to strengthen relationships with our alumni, expand philanthropic support, and build a broader community of partners committed to the future of our College and our scholars.

Ms. Redd brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, brand development, fundraising support, sponsorships, partnerships, executive advising, and community engagement. Her work has spanned the nonprofit, education, healthcare, cultural, entrepreneurial, and entertainment sectors, where she has helped organizations increase visibility, cultivate supporters, and advance mission-driven initiatives.

In this role, Ms. Redd will lead MCNY’s efforts to reconnect and engage our alumni, celebrate their accomplishments, and create opportunities for them to stay involved in the life of the College. She will also oversee annual giving initiatives and help cultivate relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, and community partners who believe in the transformative power of Purpose-Centered Education.

Our alumni are among MCNY’s greatest ambassadors. Their achievements reflect the value of an MCNY education and the difference our graduates continue to make in their professions and communities. Ms. Redd understands that lasting support for a college is built through relationships, shared experiences, and giving people meaningful ways to stay connected to MCNY.

I am confident that Ms. Redd’s energy, strategic perspective, and ability to bring people together will help us deepen alumni engagement and strengthen our culture of philanthropy. Please join me in welcoming her to the MCNY family and supporting her as she begins this new chapter with our alumni, donors, and partners.

Together, We Rise,
Charles J. Gibbs, Ed.D.
President

Alumni Networks

We asked and you responded!

Thank you to all of the MCNY Alumni who participated in our survey. Your responses helped us gain insight into how we can better serve you. We look forward to seeing you at planned events moving forward!

This information will help us improve the way we stay connected, promote engagement for our alumni network, deliver professional development workshops in-person and via webinars and provide networking opportunities. Below is a summary of the survey results. We encourage you to stay connected with us and reach out to the people in your cohort. Remember the time you spent together and reconnect!

If you have any questions please email Alumni Relations at alumni@mcny.edu. Be sure that your contact information is updated.  As we plan events, alumni will be notified via email and social media. Be sure to FOLLOW @mcnyedu and @mcnyalums.

What professional development workshops/seminar topics interest you most?

52% want to learn about Building Their Professional Network.
41% want to see Speakers Exploring Various Topics in Industry Fields.
36% would like to learn the most Effective Use of LinkedIn.
36% want to learn How to Manage Educational Loan Debt.
30% would like Tips on Advancing Up the Corporate Ladder.

What types of social events are you most interested in?

65% would like to attend Happy Hour Events.
60% want to Connect with Prior Classmates.
35% would like to see more Family Oriented Events.

What days and times are best for participating in professional development activities?

48% said Saturday mornings.
46% said Thursday evenings.
33% said Tuesday Evenings.

Update Your Info

Make sure MCNY has your current contact and professional information so that you receive invitations, College news, alumni announcements, and opportunities to participate.

Update your information, share your accomplishments, volunteer, become a mentor, or learn how you can support MCNY.

We are excited to welcome you back and build the next chapter of the MCNY alumni community together.

Alumni ID Card

You must schedule an appointment to obtain your MCNY Alumni ID card. Please contact Alumni Relations at 212-343-1234 ext 5010 or studentservices@mcny.edu.

To receive your ID, you must have no outstanding debt to MCNY and legal proof/government-issued ID. As your ID will require a current picture, you will have to come to the MCNY campus in the Bronx to obtain your ID.

MCNY Commencement Ceremonies

Check out the photos on Flickr and the speaker video clips are coming soon…

Check out the photos on Flickr and the speaker video clips are coming soon…

Check out the photos on Flickr and watch the clips of our speakers below!

Check out the photos on Flickr and watch the clips of our speakers below!

Featured Alumni

Our alumni are making an impact across New York City and beyond. Beginning this fall, MCNY will feature an outstanding graduate every two weeks.

Each Alumni Spotlight will share the graduate’s professional journey, accomplishments, connection to MCNY, and the role that an MCNY education played in changing their life.

Are you – or an MCNY graduate you know – someone whose story should be shared? Alumni Spotlight nominations and submissions will open soon.

Career Resources

Let’s seal it with a HANDSHAKE!

Are you looking for a new position or in need of job search guidance?

The MCNY Career and Professional Development Team is excited to partner with Handshake, the #1 career and job search provider for colleges to assist alumni and students in finding job leads.

The process would require you to build a profile on the MCNY Handshake site. You can quickly and easily develop your profile by using your resume to populate the information needed. Handshake is free for MCNY alumni and students.

If you would like more information about Handshake, please get in touch with the MCNY Career and Professional Development Team at careerservices@mcny.edu.

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