On first reference, use “Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association.” On second and subsequent references, “Alumni Association” is acceptable. “Alumni Services” is the name of an office only and should not be used.

Correct
Homecoming is sponsored by the Southeast Missouri State Alumni Association.

Incorrect
Homecoming is sponsored by Alumni Services.

Terminology

• alumnus - a male graduate
• alumna - a female graduate
• alumni - plural form for a group of male and female graduates, or a group of male graduates
• alumnae - a group of female graduates

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