Babcock varsity woos alumni for support, institutional growth

Babcock University is implementing a new strategy to deepen alumni engagement and foster institutional growth. The university aims to achieve this through innovation, mentorship, and philanthropy, moving beyond traditional methods.

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For the first time, we are bringing those graduating tomorrow into the alumni building for them to see what other alumni have done so they can begin to think about what their own contribution to the alumni association and the university will be.

During the Alumni Connectivity Programme, over 300 members of the 2025/2026 postgraduate graduating class, known as the Nova Class, were introduced to the responsibilities and opportunities of becoming alumni. Dr. Jonathan Dangana, Associate Vice President of Alumni Connectivity and Philanthropy, explained that this interactive session marked a shift from past practices.

"For the first time, we are bringing those graduating tomorrow into the alumni building for them to see what other alumni have done so they can begin to think about what their own contribution to the alumni association and the university will be," Dangana stated. He emphasized that alumni contributions are not limited to financial donations, highlighting the value of mentorship, professional guidance, and voluntary service. "Once you are an alumnus, there is always a place for you to contribute to the success of Babcock University," he added.

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Once you are an alumnus, there is always a place for you to contribute to the success of Babcock University. It does not have to be your money or your status. There is always something embedded in you that Babcock needs to become better.

The university is also exploring incentives to encourage long-term alumni relationships, potentially including benefits for their families. Dangana mentioned that while plans are still in development, the university is considering how to reciprocate alumni support. He also addressed the suspension of the alumni bursary scheme, explaining it was a necessary measure to fund critical infrastructure projects. "Now that we have created the infrastructure, when people begin to commit themselves to it, we can reactivate the bursary scheme," he said.

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Now that we have created the infrastructure, when people begin to commit themselves to it, we can reactivate the bursary scheme.