This expression derives from the wearing of school ties by former pupil, to indicate that the wearer is an alumnus or alumna of a particular school or university.
The term is sometimes informally shortened to alum (plural alums), which stands for an alumna or alumnus.
The highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the college on an alumnus or alumna.
An address is given by a prominent alumnus or alumna.
Of the twelve remaining members, six chose to take alumna status.
She is a class of 1981 alumna of the high school.
In order to honor the contributions to the university by this alumna her name was made eponymous with the institute.
Each contains a statue of a prominent college alumnus, alumna or benefactor.
