Alumni

A thousand hearts’ devotion to the school we love so well.

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    We love our Golden Scots! Join us to gather and celebrate during the annual Golden Scots Celebration in June.
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    It's no secret Homecoming is one of our favorite events! We're so grateful for the time to gather and celebrate our Scots.
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    As alumni, we know Monmouth is a special place. It’s always so wonderful  to reconnect with old college friends.
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    Homecoming means just that: coming home. The pipes will always call you back to Monmouth.
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    We love when our alumni come back to campus! 
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    The sound of bagpipes will always call us home!

Home is where the bagpipes are

Where red brick buildings fill a small rural town and where tartan makes your hearts go pitter-patter.

As a Scot, you know this all too well. The Alumni & Development Office is always glad to see you! And we’ve got lots of ways you can connect back with your alma mater, no matter where you are in life.

Scots forever

The best part of being a Scot is that your Monmouth family grows every year. As a Monmouth alum, you get to connect with those who have gone before you and also help guide newly minted Scots. The Alumni & Development Office strengthens your connection to your alma mater long after you walk across the stage in front of Wallace Hall. 

Whether you’re looking to connect through alumni events, reunion celebrations, find updates about the College, recruit future Scots or make a gift to Monmouth, we are always striving to find meaningful ways to enhance your relationship with Monmouth.

Mark your calendar

Homecoming

Scots Day

Golden Scots

Fighting Scots Golf Outing

  • “Monmouth is my home and offers me countless opportunities to grow academically and individually. The professors ensure students know that their door is always open, whether it be related to class or just life in general. There is never a lack of activity or energy on campus – it’s always buzzing!”

    Elizabeth Gustafson ’22, Business Administration and Communication Studies
    Elizabeth Gustafson

  • “My favorite Monmouth memory was during my sophomore year of volleyball season.  The stands were filled with professors, students and community members. The energy in the gym that night was unreal and really showed how much pride Monmouth has.”

    Renee Rude ’21, Business Administration and Public Relations
    Renee Rude

  • “Monmouth is a family tradition where I could make a difference. The whole campus feels like a family.”

    Troy Hippen ’22, Communications Studies
    Troy Hippen

  • “I’ve made some lifelong friends. I have friends now in Memphis, in California, in Texas, in New York.”

    Quentin Bartram ’22, math and data science
    Quentin Batrium

  • “I grew as a person at Monmouth, more than I ever anticipated. The support system I had was so special. Monmouth College is one-of-a-kind, I can tell you that much.”

    Caitlyn Allen ’20, Missouri State University Clinical Psychology Graduate Student
    Caitlyn Allen

  • “Monmouth prepared me for collaborative work through relationships with my peers and mentors.”

    Diana Rubi ’18, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
    Diana Rubi

  • “When I was looking at colleges to transfer to I was really overwhelmed by all the research opportunities at Monmouth. I was glad to get started right away.”

    Emily Currens ’19, St. Louis University graduate school
    Emily Currens

  • “A liberal arts education has been enormous in my development as an engineer. Through the rigorous coursework and critical thinking assignments at Monmouth, I can clearly articulate technical concepts in writing that has advanced my career.”

    Stefan Flynn ’14, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
    Stefan Flynn

  • “Monmouth College offers a peaceful and stimulating environment for learning and teaching, and I enjoy these features very much.”

    Annie Moore, French Lecturer
    Annie Moore

  • “What I find truly fascinating about politics is that it is all around us; it affects everyday choices, like the foods we eat, the people we associate with, and how we see the world.”

    Andre Audette, Political Science Professor
    Andre Audette

  • “Monmouth students are eager, excited and willing to try new things about opportunities presented to them. They’re not as self-conscious as students at bigger schools sometimes are, and I’ve enjoyed tapping into that close-knit, community nature.”

    Bob Simmons, Classics Department Chair
    Bob Simmons

  • “I enjoy teaching at Monmouth because the small class sizes and emphasis on quality teaching allow me to focus more on my students.”

    Amy C. De Farias, History Department Chair
    Amy De Farias

  • “As the parent of an out-of-state student, I was really worried about sending our only child to a college many states away. The day he arrived on campus Monmouth College opened their arms and hearts and took him in. Our son has made lifelong friends and Monmouth will always hold a special place in his heart.”

    Jennifer Cutright (parent of Alexander ’21)

  • “Our son was recruited to play lacrosse. Even though it was a blizzard outside, our first visit to campus was awesome. It’s nice to know if we have questions or concerns someone is there to help. Our son made a perfect decision. It’s a perfect fit!”

    Tracey Weaver

  • “The size of Monmouth is perfect for my daughter because she came from a smaller high school and she got several scholarships. She has fit in very well at Monmouth and she is very happy with her decision, as are her parents.”

    Jennifer Brannon Suman

  • “We are fortunate our sons found their way to Monmouth. It is so much more than a place to earn a degree. From classroom, to athletic field, to study abroad, the relationships and experiences have prepared them to adapt and contribute in an ever changing world. Roll Scots!”

    Byron ’88 and Suzan Sondgeroth (Parents of Blake ’17, Lucas ’20 and Reid ’23)
    Byron Sondergroth

Alumni News

  • Off to a Great Start

    Monmouth College’s First Destination Survey shows 98% success rate, increase in salary, internships.
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  • An Engaging Alum

    Zak Edmonds ’08, Monmouth’s new director of alumni engagement, wants to “get people to feel the same amount of pride about Monmouth as I do.”
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  • Ghosting Her Readers

    Sylvia Zethmayr Shults ’90 is award-winning author of paranormal non-fiction.
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  • Monmouth Makes Final Four

    There were several Fighting Scots connections at Illinois state hoops tourneys, including title for Grieves ’81.
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  • The Birth of Modern Agriculture

    Neil Dahlstrom ’98 to tell the story of his book “Tractor Wars” on March 14 in Dahl Chapel.
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  • Alum to Appear on ‘The Voice’

    UPDATE: Donnan’s audition aired March 6, and he did indeed turn four chairs, selecting Niall Horan. On the March 28 show, Donnan competed in the battle round, singing “Stop Dragging My Heart Around.” Horan selected him as the winner of the battle, so Donnan has advanced to the next round of the competition.
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  • Alumni Profile: Chris Walljasper ’07

    Chris Walljasper’s meandering path has led him to Chicago office of Reuters news agency.
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  • Alumni Profile: Selene Hounsve ’18

    What can a Monmouth biochemistry major do? Hounsve ’18 helps make water safer.
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  • Campaign Gift Honors Parents

    Daughters of 1939 classmates Bernie and Rosemary Bolon fund a scholarship for Monmouth students.
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  • ‘Light This Candle Campaign’ Smashes Its $75 Million Goal, Raises Record $80.1 Million

    Successes include more student scholarships, support for faculty innovation, enhancements to living-learning environment and twice as many deferred commitments to the College.
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