Alumni
As an alum, you don't just become a member of the 8,000 Crown Family School graduates working in countless ways to create a more just, equitable, and human society. You are also part of the greater University of Chicago alumni community. Comprised of more than 180,000 individuals, our alumni are shaping the world, from literature to economics to theoretical physics and beyond.
Make sure your alumni information is up-to-date so that you don't miss out on anything happening in your communities.
See all the opportunities available through our Professional Development Program where you can continue to grow and make real, tangible change in the world.
There are so many ways to give Crown Family School your time to help others: support current students, strengthen your relationship with the alumni community, and advocate for the School to name a few.
The Crown Family School Alumni Association has been the link between the School and alumni like you since 1929. It is your connection to the reunions, professional development events, and volunteer opportunities that enrich your life and promote the ongoing success of the school and its students.
Save the dates for our next Alumni Weekend, May 1-2, 2026. We hope that you can join us!
Learn more about our Alumni Awards and find out how you can nominate your fellow alumni.
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Congratulations to Lynne White-Dixon, AM'76, recipient of a 2026 2026 Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Crown Family School alumni from milestone reunion classes for their outstanding contributions to social sector service and for embodying social work values. For more than 40 years, Lynne has advanced psychotherapy, adoption practice, and social work education, shaping...
Congratulations to Tessa Garcia McEwen, AM'16, recipient of a 2026 Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Crown Family School alumni from milestone reunion classes for their outstanding contributions to the social services sector and for embodying social work values. Through her work at UChicago Medicine and community leadership, Tessa compassionately supports patients and...
Congratulations to @[Kent Burbank](urn:li:person:lKrcdjYSJy), AM'96, recipient of a 2026 Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Crown Family School alumni from milestone reunion classes for their outstanding contributions to social sector service and for embodying social work values. Kent's career in nonprofit leadership and public service has focused on advancing social justice...
Congratulations to Mary K. Kaess, AM'71, recipient of a 2026 Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Crown Family School alumni from milestone reunion classes for their outstanding contributions to social sector service and for embodying social work values. After a 36-year career as a Chicago Public Schools social worker, Mary has continued her lifelong commitment to children and...
Congratulations to @[Joanne Medak](urn:li:person:YMbG569P86), AM'74, recipient of the 2026 Volunteer Leadership Award. This award recognizes a Crown Family School alum for exceptional long-term service to the School through volunteerism, philanthropy, and mentorship. Joanne has spent more than a decade volunteering her time and leadership to support the Crown Family School community, while...
Congratulations to @[Julissa Gutierrez \(she/her/hers\)](urn:li:person:dosiqlSGKj) , AM'06, recipient of the 2026 Social Impact Award. This award recognizes a Crown Family School alum who has made exceptional early-career contributions to social change through leadership, innovation, and commitment to the field. As Chief Diversity Officer for New York State, Julissa has led transformative...
Congratulations to Colonel @[David Rabb](urn:li:person:4YSvDxZfdM), AM'85, recipient of the 2026 Edith Abbott Award. This award recognizes a Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice alum for distinguished service to society and outstanding professional contributions, reflecting exceptional leadership, innovation, and a lasting commitment to the School. Across more than four...
We're thrilled to announce that Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC \(they/elle\) will deliver this year's Rhoda G. Sarnat Lecture during Alumni Weekend! A lecturer at the Crown Family School and Associate Director of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, Gabriela brings 20 years of experience as a liberation-centered clinician, educator, and national expert.
Don...
UChicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice faculty member Harold Pollack, PhD, is quoted in a Seattle Times investigation examining Seattle's 911 Nurse Navigation program following a prolonged ambulance delay. The story raises important questions about safety, oversight, and how emergency response systems can better protect patients. Learn more about Professor Pollack...
Be part of the conversation on global child mental health during a half-day symposium hosted by the UChicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Join leading health experts to share innovative research and practical solutions shaping care and improving well-being for children and families worldwide.
Register for this free event today! https://ow.ly/mR8550YzWYy
Global health is at a turning point! For decades, the United States has helped shape global health systems through research, funding, and coordinated response. As that role shifts, critical questions emerge: Who is stepping in, what gaps remain, and how prepared is the global community for the next crisis?
In recognition of World Health Day, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of...
Flashback Friday:
In recognition of National Social Work Month, we're highlighting Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice experts whose research addresses complex social challenges and informs data-driven policy and practice.
Alida Bouris, PhD, Associate Professor, studies global health and development, focusing on HIV prevention, adolescent health, and the role of families...
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