Alumni

Welcome

I am so proud of the more than 36,000 PLNU alumni worldwide. You are making a difference with your balanced and forward-thinking approach to the complex issues facing the world today. You are serving, innovating, and leading in so many areas. It's a privilege to serve as the director of PLNU's Alumni Relations.

There are many ways to stay connected to PLNU. Join an alumni interest group, mentor a current student, or volunteer during Homecoming or Commencement. Our goal is to provide ways for you to engage with the PLNU community. We are here to serve you and keep you connected! To help you stay connected, please let us know if you change your address, phone number, or email by submitting an information update.

Please feel free to drop me a note. I'd love to hear from you and share ways for you to get involved with the Alumni Association.  

Sincerely,

Sheryl Smee
Director of Alumni Relations

Alum Highlights

Read about a dream come true

Shelby Martin (09) works for DreamWorks Animation in its show development department.

Shelby started at DreamWorks with a four-month, full-time internship. When faced with the end of her intern days, DreamWorks told Shelby that there weren't any full-time positions available.

"This was really hard for me to hear," Shelby said. "I absolutely loved the company and enjoyed being there for my internship. So it came to a point for me where I just decided I wasn't going to settle for 'no' and was determined to stay with DreamWorks."

Read more...


Watch a story about sailing into a job

Join an Alumni Auxiliary

Were you on the debate team in college? An athlete? A musician? Want to stay connected with people in your major? We invite you to join one of our 15 alumni interest groups. It's a great way to stay connected!

Alumni Giving Matters

Did you know that organizations such as U.S. News and World Report consider our alumni giving rate a measure of alumni satisfaction? Every alum counts!  Please consider a yearly gift and support the program, department, or scholarship of your choice. Find out how alumni giving affects the lives of our students - meet an alumni scholarship recipient.

Viewpoint Magazine

The Viewpoint magazine is a great way to stay connected to PLNU. Learn about the latest research being conducted by a professor. Gain a new perspective in our feature stories. And keep your friends updated in our AlumNews section.

Alumni House

Visiting San Diego? Stay at the beautiful alumni house, built in 1902. Consider having your wedding on our picturesque alumni lawn. Or just drop by and say hi when you are in town!