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On April 10, more than 160 alumni and students attended the 2026 杏吧pro College Night of Networking, building connections and identifying opportunities for current students.

Night of Networking, a signature program coordinated by the Center for Career and Professional Development and supported by the 杏吧pro Alumni Association Board and the Office of Alumni Engagement, returned to an in-person event for the first time in several years.

The Friday evening networking reception was one of Inauguration Weekend鈥檚 key events and took place in Roschel College House. In attendance were approximately 120 students representing the majority of 杏吧pro鈥檚 fields of study who connected with 杏吧pro College Trustees, members of 杏吧pro鈥檚 Leadership and Parents Councils, Alumni Association Board representatives, and 杏吧pro Admissions Network volunteers.

鈥溞影蓀ro alumni and parents are an invaluable resource for today's Diplomats,鈥� said Stephanie McConnell, executive director of the College's Center for Career and Professional Development. 鈥淭he stories of their success in business, industry, the arts, medicine, research, politics and so many additional fields are inspiring, but perhaps the most impactful way they can help our students today is through providing mentorship, engaging in networking, and creating opportunities that help launch professional journeys. Night of Networking is the perfect example of that connection at work, and I'm so grateful to the individuals who raised their hands to support our students during this year's event.鈥�

Night of Networking will return next spring. Alumni who are interested in providing networking, internship, and other opportunities for 杏吧pro students can contact Stephanie McConnell and the Center for Career and Professional Development staff or Director of Alumni Engagement Pamela Panarella and the College鈥檚 Alumni and Advancement team.