Nothing beats advice from those who’ve been there! We welcomed back a dozen young alumni — now thriving at great colleges across the country — to share real-world insights, lessons learned, and tips for success with our students in grades 6-12 on Jan. 9, 2026.
Representing schools such as MIT, Notre Dame, Howard, Cornell, Drake, Loyola Chicago, Benedictine, Saint Mary’s, and Xavier University of Louisiana, the alumni gave students a firsthand perspective on the ways that MPA prepared them for success, from admissions and academics to student life and living away from home.
“I felt that I had to come back to give some guidance to students and to give them a chance to prepare for what’s next for them,” shared Rayne, a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago.
“After leaving MPA and being in a new environment, I wanted to take the opportunity to give back to the community who helped prepare me,” added Erin, a sophomore at Drake University.
“I’ve been at MPA my whole life, and it’s good to come back and give back to that place that made and molded me,” reflected Sheridan, a junior at Howard University.
We are immensely grateful to our young alumni for returning to campus and giving back. Their willingness to share real-world insights helps inspire and prepare the next generation for the exciting journey ahead.
Thank you to Michaela, Andrew, Sheridan, Madison, Erin, Tesneem, Oriella, Oriah, Rayne, Zulema, Dion, and Kennedy!
Interested in getting involved as a guest speaker? Please email our Advancement Team.
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