Alumni Connections
No matter where life takes you, Drew graduates remain part of the community for the rest of their lives. Whether it’s through volunteering, joining an affinity group, attending events or Reunion (virtually for now), posting a Launch Bridges project, engaging in online learning opportunities, or giving back financially, there are many ways to stay connected with other alumni and with the life of the University.
We’re looking for a few good alums. People like you. Your experience, your insights, your time. When you mentor a Drew student, you do good in the world while boosting your own network.
Getting started on Drew Connect is simple. Our easy-to-use social networking platform is your online gateway to the powerful, worldwide Drew community. Students, alums, parents, faculty, staff and employers—they’re all here. Just sign on at drewconnect.drew.edu.
Have a short-term project for which you need help? With Launch Bridges, in minutes, you can create short-term, virtual projects for students and new Drew alums to help them acquire the critical, hands-on experiences needed to explore their purpose, gain transferable skills, build their résumé and launch their careers. More information is available here.
When we finally again can have large in-person events, we hope you will join your fellow Drewids for a weekend of fun back where it all began! From food trucks to Alumni Achievement Awards, kids’ activities to nights at the Pub, there once again will be something for everyone.
Drew’s three formal Alumni Associations create a space in which Drew’s alumni can interact within a community of people who shared a unique experience, whether as undergraduates, graduate students or Theological School students. The Alumni Associations take a leadership role in developing, planning, promoting and delivering quality programs and services designed to keep you connected to the Drew community.
From professional development and personal enrichment and access to online fitness classes, our VIRTUAL doors are always open to you.
Affinity networks offer opportunities for alumni to connect with one another, students and the University around topics and issues of shared interest. Affinity programming is possible through the active involvement of alumni volunteers, and the Office of Alumni and Parent Communities is eager to help alumni develop new networks.
Contact us to learn more, get involved or start a new group.
Regional clubs play an important role in the University’s alumni engagement and education efforts. Working in collaboration with the Office of Alumni and Parent Communities, regional clubs organize programming in their local area to encourage alumni interaction and to strengthen alumni connections to Drew.
Drew also has regional groups in North Carolina, Atlanta and Southern California. To learn more, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Communities at 973-408-3229 (we are working remotely, but leave a voice mail and we will call back) or alumni@drew.edu. See information about volunteering for a regional clubs.
Drew relies on the involvement of its alumni, parents and friends to support the development of campus, affinity and regional programs.
From panels, to class and affinity reunions, happy hours, fitness classes, and more, opportunities to gather virtually with fellow Drewids abound!
Representing more than 2,000 living Caspersen graduates, the Caspersen Alumni Council consists of at least one representative from each discipline within the school. Council members serve the community through promotion of, and support for, Caspersen’s strategic priorities and initiatives. Their role is to strengthen connections within the alumni community and to partner with Drew to ensure the school’s long-term growth and success. For more information about the Caspersen Alumni Council, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you’re off the team! Many Ranger sports teams are dedicated to keeping their alumni connected and engaged with each other and what’s happening on campus through events, social media outreach, alumni games and more.
Drew strives to provide a welcoming community for its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and ally alumni. The LGBTQ+ Alumni Network works to create and facilitate opportunities for new and on-going friendships and professional connections through participation in social, professional, networking and community service events. Opportunities to provide mentorship to current Drew students are also available.