{"id":73,"date":"2021-02-28T13:51:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T13:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/bronx\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:32:17","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/bronx\/our-people\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Alumni\/ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After completing their education at Bard Early College, alumni\/ae from across the network go on to a wide range of colleges and enter a range of professions. More than one-third of alumni pursue a degree in STEM fields. For more data on Bard Early College alumni\/ae outcomes, see Our Impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being an early college student has taught me how to make myself a significant part of the conversation, meaning how to put myself and my ideas out there in a way that others will receive and understand.\"quote\"<\/p>\n – London Haynie, BHSEC D.C. Class of 2024<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n

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An early college education is a window of opportunity that encourages students to redefine their definition of success; through teaching skills, my early college experience has allowed me to grow academically and as an agent of change in my local community.\"quote\"<\/p>\n – Brianna Abad, BHSEC Queens, Class of 2025<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n

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Access to an early college education means I\u2019m able to take a head start. Enabling me to work on my goal of attending college and pursue a career, not only for me but for my family who where not given the chance to do so. It is a means of me to better my future and learn how college classes feel and look like. Access to a higher education helps me in achieving a successful and brighter future.\"quote\"<\/p>\n – Janet Cuatlacuatl, BHSEC Bronx, Class of 2025<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n

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    Alumni\/ae Virtual Learning Series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The Alumni\/ae Virtual Learning Series is an opportunity for alumni\/ae to host and participate in weekly workshops and panels to re-engage with BHSEC and build community with one another. The fall virtual learning series is set to roll out in March 2021. If you are interested in hosting a workshop or panel related to your career or interests, contact alumni@bec.bard.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10-Year Class Reunions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Bard Early College class reunions are a great way for alumni\/ae to reconnect with one another and faculty and staff from your time at BHSEC. If you are interested in helping plan your class\u2019s reunion, contact alumni@bec.bard.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Join the Alumni\/ae Leadership Group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The BEC Alumni\/ae Leadership Group consists of alumni\/ae from across the network who lead the charge in planning initiatives for the alumni\/ae community to reconnect with the Early College Network and one another via social events, networking opportunities, volunteerism, and philanthropy. To learn more and get involved, please reach out to Kat Wahi at kwahi@bard.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make a Gift<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Consider a gift of any amount today to help keep BHSEC strong and support the next generation of early college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gifts can be made to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n