Coming Back Together at Syracuse University: A Unique Approach to Diverse Alumni Engagement
About the entry
The Coming Back Together (CBT) Triennial Black and Latino Alumni Reunion has been hosted by Syracuse University's Office of Program Development since 1983. In 2017, the refreshed reunion's growth underscores the importance of targeted events that engage diverse alumni in unique and culturally relevant ways.
From the Judges' Report
The committee was extremely impressed with this entry for several reasons: it blended two underrepresented segments of the alumni community together for a common experience (Black and Latino alumni), they far surpassed their total engagement number (more than 200% increase), and far surpassed their goal for fundraising (from ~$250k to $1 million).
We also loved how students were included in the planning and execution, how engaged the Chancellor was in the events, the use of notable alumni, and the different events that were added.