Welcome, recent alumni!
The CMU Alumni Association is here for you at every stage.
As a Carnegie Mellon graduate, you are a member of an exclusive group made up of more than 130,000 talented Tartans around the world. The CMU Alumni Association is here to support you as you build the future of your personal and professional life.
The first step is to join the online Alumni Community, the central hub for alumni engagement. There, you can explore upcoming events, networking opportunities, professional development and career support resources and more. You can also connect with the CMU Alumni Association on social media. And, finally, be sure to save the dates for CMU traditions like Homecoming Weekend, Spring Carnival and Reunion.
As you start your journey to take on the world, you can turn to the Tartan community for support.
Recent Alumni Professional Development Series
Each session was developed to help Tartans like you grow your skills and support you on your career journey. Tap into these resources available from our alumni and staff speakers:
Leadership and Executive Presence with Executive Coach Joanna Lovering (CMU 2004)
“Executive presence isn't about performing as someone you're not. It’s about being intentional about how you authentically show up. Giving some forethought to the way you want to be perceived is the way to get your voice heard!”
- Watch a recording of the session
- Join Joanna’s mailing list to receive weekly insight for talent leaders
Self-Assessment and Interviewing with Dietrich College Career Consultant Katie Flanigan
“I hope that attendees were able to better articulate aspects about themselves that they can bring into the job search and specifically, interviewing. By understanding their values and workplace preferences, they can find ways to ask questions and make sure that positions and companies are a good fit for them.”
- Make an appointment with a career consultant through Handshake
- Learn more about your Pathway U results in Katie’s PowerPoint presentation
Networking with alumni
The CMU Alumni Association welcomed alumni back to campus for a networking event as part of the professional development series.
Check the calendar in the Alumni Community often as new events for alumni and the CMU community are added regularly.
We hope to see you soon!
Financial Planning
CMU alumnus Scott Beasley (CFA 2010), financial advisor with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, offers tips and guidance for alumni.
Estate Planning 101: Not Just for the Rich and Famous
Most people hear “estate planning” and think, “I don’t have an estate.” No matter your net worth or income level, a good estate plan protects the wishes you have for you and your loved ones, especially when you may not be able to make decisions anymore.
Financial Planning
“One of the most valuable things we learned at CMU is to collaborate and that no one makes it on their own. Speak to a credentialed professional, no matter where you’re starting out, and collaborate with them to make sure you can be as successful as possible.”
- Access a financial fitness worksheet to help you set your financial goals
- Review the “Starting Out Financially Strong” PowerPoint presentation
Start How You Mean to Go On: Financial Planning for Recent Graduates
In this seminar, Scott Beasley (CFA 2010) shared financial tips relevant to alumni who graduated from college in the last 10 years.
- View the year-end financial planning PDF presented in this seminar.
