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Questions & Answers

You have questions. We have answers here!

You have questions: How do you connect most meaningfully with the 91ÌÒÉ« alumni community? How do you update your information? What’s happening at 91ÌÒÉ« or near you that might be interesting for you and/or your family? How do you maximize your alumni capital? All these questions and more are answered for you here.

Our Alumni Community

91ÌÒÉ« identifies an alum as anyone who has had a previous academic relationship with the university, including graduates, former students with at least 12 credit hours, honorary degree holders, and former full-time faculty and staff members who served at the university for at least five years.

Once an individual meets the qualifications of an alum, he or she is automatically a member of the 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Association. No dues are required to be a member.

There is so much value in being an 91ÌÒÉ« alum. The campus is home to experts in almost every field for professional growth throughout your life. 91ÌÒÉ« is also a source of entertainment and edification – performing arts, cultural events, special speakers,Ìýchapel series, worship services, sporting events, and more.Ìý91ÌÒÉ« can help you get your first dream job or pivot to your next one.ÌýWe offer continuing education (another degree, an advanced degree, or a professional certificate) to help youÌýtake that next step in your career. Our alumni events and activities allow you to connect with inspirational content and other alums to enrich your life or advance your career. Further, 91ÌÒÉ« is a place where you can practice leading a purposeful life – whether you give your time, talent, treasure, or ties.

The best way to find a former classmate is to contact the 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team. We will take your contact information and reach out to the desired individual using our database. We will ask that person to contact you.

The 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team wants to help alumni connect with other Pioneers near them. For instance, we could easily create a Facebook group and invite alums residing in a 50-mile radius to join the group, so you all can connect online and then in person. 91ÌÒÉ« is also actively creating a network of Alumni Hubs across the United States. To learn more about these hubs, click here.

The 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team should be one of the first places you turn if you have a question or concern about something related to the university. We also encourage you to reach out to a member of the Alumni Council. Review the list of CouncilÌýmembers here.

Your Information

The easiest way to update your information is to fill out this form. You may also contact the 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team directly by calling 913-971-3275 or emailing alumni@mnu.edu.

To share personal news about your birth/adoption, wedding, career update or retirement, simply fill out this form.

The 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team can assist you in working with the Registrar’s Office to secure your diploma. Some things that might delay your receiving your diploma include unpaid fees and unfinished coursework. Your diploma will be mailed to you.

If you need a digital copy of your transcript of completed coursework, simply fill out this form or contact the 91ÌÒÉ« Registrar’s Office by calling 913-971-3626.

The 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team has a limited number of yearbooks for each publication year (through 2017). Additional copies are available free of charge in Mabee Learning Commons. You may secure your copy or copies by stopping by the library and requesting the year or years in question. If you need it mailed, we will connect you to the 91ÌÒÉ« Post Office to coordinate shipping costs.

News & Events

The 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement Team is actively looking for more stories to share about the lives and legacies of our alumni. We are collecting most alumni-related stories here, but you may also find them in the 91ÌÒÉ«ÌýNewsroom here.

We work hard to develop events and activities that interest and impact our alumni. Many events are online; others require minimal investment to attend. For a complete listing of upcoming events, visit our Event Calendar.

The Alumni Engagement Team works closely with the Center for Career & Workforce Development to provide students and alumni with access to career services and employment opportunities. To learn more about our collaboration, visit the Alumni page.

This question is one of our favorites!ÌýOur goal is to help alumni take another step closer to the university by giving your time, talent, treasure, and/or ties. Learn more about all these opportunities by visiting our Volunteer page.

Benefits of Being an Alum

Looking for a job or pivoting to a new career? Let the 91ÌÒÉ« Alumni Engagement TeamÌýhelp! We can connect you to robust services for everything from beefing up your resume and searching career opportunities more effectively, to preparing for an important interview and finding your purpose in the workplace.

If you discover theÌýneed for more education—whether it’s another degree, an advanced degree, or a professional certificate—check outÌýthe 91ÌÒÉ« School of Professional & Graduate Studies. We provide accelerated degree programs using a cohort model at an affordable price.

Alumni have lifetime access to 91ÌÒɫ’s library services and resources. Simply apply for a library card onsite and you will have access to everything the Mabee Learning Commons has to offer.

Alumni may also take advantage of a discounted program to use the conference space in the new Cunningham Center for meetings of 15-150 people. To reserve your date, contact 91ÌÒÉ« Events & Conference Services by calling 913-971-3604 or emailing conferences@mnu.edu.

Navigate Your Alumni Journey

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