Alumni
The Graduate Center alumni community counts more than 18,000 members worldwide.

The Graduate Center alumni community counts more than 18,000 members worldwide.
Our powerful network of alumni include academic leaders, MacArthur Fellows, entrepreneurs, government leaders, scientists, activists, writers, and professionals in virtually every field.
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GC Alumni Profiles and News
Mar 23, 2023
Goddesses and Scientists, Heroines and Nobles: Visualizing the Women of Venus
A recent Data Analysis and Visualization graduate explores the stories behind the names of Venus’ surface features.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
- Student News
Mar 20, 2023
A new job yields an unexpected alumni network
In her role supporting students at SUNY Downstate, one graduate found a built-in community.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
Mar 6, 2023
How a Graduate Center Mentorship Became Friendship, and Inspired a Book
A professor and an alumna discuss their mentoring relationship and the inspiration behind their co-edited book.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
- Faculty News
Mar 1, 2023
Celebrating Women’s History and History-Makers
Our scholars are shedding light on the histories of women and making history themselves.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
- Student News
- Faculty News
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Help Change LivesBenefits and Resources
As an alum you are welcome to enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
- On-campus library privileges
- Online access to select library databases
- Career planning and professional development resources. This includes GC’s Career Planning Guide, a job listings database and opportunities to attend related programs and events. Learn more about how GC alumni can access and utilize Handshake, our career services management system.
- Volunteer to connect with current GC students
- Ability to showcase your research online through CUNY Academic Works
- Alumni IDs are being made Monday-Friday, 9AM-7PM at The Graduate Center. Alumni can stop at the GC’s lobby desk and inform the officer whereby they will be directed to room 9117 to receive their card (9th floor). Be sure to bring a government-issued picture ID for verification purposes. Contact the Office of Security and Public Safety if you have any questions: 212.817.7777 or security@gc.cuny.edu.
- Keep your GC email: Existing student email accounts in the Microsoft-hosted student email domain continue indefinitely. Please visit IT Services for more information concerning policies and procedures.