SUNY Korea successfully hosted its first-ever Alumni Gathering on Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing together approximately 60 alumni and faculty members for an evening of reconnection, networking, and celebration. Held during the 2026 Spring Festival, the gathering gave alumni the opportunity to experience the vibrant campus atmosphere once again while reconnecting with the SUNY Korea community.
The event created a warm homecoming atmosphere as alumni returned to campus to reconnect with former classmates, professors, and staff members. For some attendees, it was their very first visit back to SUNY Korea since graduation. Throughout the evening, alumni shared stories, reflected on their student experiences, and celebrated how far they had come since their time at SUNY Korea.
The gathering featured interactive activities including icebreakers, Memory Lane Trivia, and Alumni Spotlights, where graduates shared career stories and experiences after graduation. Faculty members also joined the event, giving alumni the opportunity to reconnect with professors and mentors over light dinner and refreshments.
More than just a reunion, the Alumni Gathering marked the beginning of a long-term effort to strengthen alumni engagement and create a lasting alumni network at SUNY Korea. Many attendees expressed excitement for future alumni events and opportunities to continue building the SUNY Korea alumni community together. The official SUNY Korea Alumni Gathering is planned to take place in Seoul in Fall 2026.
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