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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Join the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice tomorrow for the "Faculty in Action" talk series! Hear the latest research on topics that advance a more just and humane society. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VYsW50YT2fm
Join the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice tomorrow for the "Faculty in Action" talk series! Hear the latest research on topics that advance a more just and humane society. Learn more: https://ow.ly/eoht50YTbi4
Join the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice tomorrow for the "Faculty in Action" talk series! Hear the latest research on topics that advance a more just and humane society. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Jzrh50YT2hl
Join the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice tomorrow for the "Faculty in Action" talk series! Hear the latest research on topics that advance a more just and humane society. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RYV850YT2bs
Join the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice tomorrow for the "Faculty in Action" talk series! Hear the latest research on topics that advance a more just and humane society. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ms2p50YT28y
Last chance to sign up for Alumni Weekend! We can't wait to welcome you back and celebrate together with this incredible community.
Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, it's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, take a trip down memory lane, and see how the Crown Family School has evolved while staying rooted in the same shared spirit.
Walk-ins will be accepted, but we...
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 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 @[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...
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