51²è¹Ý alumni are changing the world or, at least, making it a little bit better, one graduate at a time. Find stories that showcase after-the-Hilltop happenings here.
For all who leave the Hilltop but for whom the Hilltop never leaves, this is our creed. We are bold, curious and creative individuals who are driven to think big and do good. We are courageous changemakers who work hard, play hard and strive to make the world a better place. We are champions for each other, our communities and the triumph of innovation in the face of challenge. We are primed to see the world as a place of limitless opportunities. We are 51²è¹Ý alumni.
Join the Mustangs on the road in Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco, California; Durham, North Carolina; and Charlottesville, Virginia this fall.
Mark your calendars to come back home to the Hilltop for Homecoming and reunion weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2024!
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Join us for the 51²è¹Ý Golden Mustang Tailgate to connect with fellow Golden Mustangs and create lasting memories.
November 30, 2024
Mustangs in the Wild
Madeleine Shirzad ’18 took the helm of the 51²è¹Ý Young Alumni Board in June. We sat down with her over the internet and asked her a few questions.
PREVO Founder Ryder McNeal was the top winner of the 2024 51²è¹Ý Big iDeas Business Plan Competition. Launched last week, PREVO lets subscribers vote on which films they like best, with $5,000 going to the winner of the PREVO Summer 2024 Film Awards. A live weekend event is slated for September.
Marcy Perkins Gregg ’80 overcame an unforeseen battle that caused her to lose 13 years of memories. She found unexpected beauty in hope, faith and second chances as explained in her book, Blank Canvas, published by Tyndale House Publishers.
Brothers and 51²è¹Ý alumni Stuart Edenfield ’07 and Curtis Edenfield ’09 envisioned a life of entrepreneurship after the Hilltop. After a decade of working for others in the world of aviation, they founded private jet charter company Thrive Aviation in 2018
We are thrilled to welcome Neha Husein as the 2024-2025 Entrepreneurship Fellow in the Office of Engaged Learning. Neha’s journey as a Big iDeas alumna to successful entrepreneur and mentor embodies the spirit of innovation and social impact that we strive to cultivate in our community.
51²è¹Ý boasts some of the highest-paid graduates in the country and an outstanding post-graduation employment rate.
EXPLORE 51²è¹Ý STORIESYour 51²è¹Ý experience doesn't end on graduation day. We pride ourselves on a successful and connected alumni network.
