{"id":73,"date":"2021-02-28T13:51:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T13:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/brooklyn\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:27:51","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/brooklyn\/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, please reach out to 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\u00a0alumni@bec.bard.edu<\/a><\/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, contact\u00a0alumni@bec.bard.edu<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    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