Alumni
Thunderbird’s worldwide alumni community, chapters, traditions, and ways graduates stay connected to the school and one another.
Quick Hits
- Thunderbird’s global community includes nearly 50,000 graduates across 150 countries.
- The school reports more than 170 active alumni chapters in 70 nations.
- Alumni stay connected through local chapters, First Tuesday gatherings, T-bird Connect, reunions, mentoring, and other activities.
- Alumni frequently support current students through mentoring, hiring, admissions volunteering, Global Challenge Labs, scholarships, and philanthropy.
- The alumni network is one of Thunderbird’s most enduring links across generations and countries.
A Global Community
- Thunderbird alumni live and work around the world across business, government, nonprofits, entrepreneurship, diplomacy, and many other sectors.
- The network reflects Thunderbird’s long-standing international identity and often provides connections across countries, industries, and generations.
Alumni Chapters
- Local and regional chapters help T-birds stay connected where they live and work.
- Chapters organize networking, social, professional, and community activities.
- Chapter listings and affinity groups are available through T-bird Connect.
First Tuesday
- First Tuesday is a long-standing alumni gathering tradition.
- Chapters around the world organize First Tuesday events as informal opportunities for T-birds to reconnect, welcome visitors, and build local community.
- The format varies by city and chapter, but the underlying idea is simple: alumni know there is a recurring opportunity to find other T-birds.
T-bird Connect
- T-bird Connect is a digital platform for Thunderbird students and alumni.
- Members can use it to connect with the global community, participate in groups, see events, share opportunities, and engage with alumni content.
Ways Alumni Give Back
- Hire or refer a T-bird.
- Mentor students.
- Host a Global Challenge Lab.
- Volunteer in admissions.
- Support scholarships, programs, facilities, and other Thunderbird priorities.
- Participate in chapters, reunions, events, and alumni leadership.
Alumni on Campus
- The Global Headquarters includes an Alumni Relations Office and an Alumni Lounge.
- Visiting alumni can use the lounge as a place to meet, work, take calls, or spend time while on campus.
- The Pub, historical displays, donated artwork, and other elements of the building preserve visible connections to generations of alumni.