Alumni & Giving
As a graduate, donor, friend, employee, or student, you are part of a community that believes education changes lives. Stay connected, celebrate alumni achievements, and help expand opportunities for current and future Empire students.
Because of donors like you
- Access: 1,293 scholarships awarded to students in FY25
- Innovation and Opportunity: $2M distributed annually to programs and initiatives university-wide
- Completion: Students who receive scholarships of $1,000 or more are six times more likely to graduate in four years.
20%
Per credit tuition break if you qualify
Alumni Impact
Empire State University alumni are educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, public servants, military veterans, artists, advocates, and leaders in every field imaginable. They are making an impact in their communities, workplaces, and industries every day.
Their stories reflect the power of a SUNY Empire education – one built on flexibility, determination, and the belief that learning can happen anytime, anywhere. Explore the journeys of alumni who are creating positive change and inspiring the next generation of Empire students.