Etown Alumni
Build Brighter Futures
Elizabethtown College has launched a $40 million effort focused entirely on student scholarships, ensuring future generations of Blue Jays have access to a transformative Etown education.
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Blue Jays. Always.
With more than 24,000 alumni, no Blue Jays are alike, but we are birds of a feather who have found each other through a shared Elizabethtown College experience. We believe in using our talents, empathy, intellect, energy, and philanthropy to confidently serve our alma mater and the world.
All graduates of Elizabethtown College are automatically members of the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association (ECAA). Being part of this special group means outstanding engagement opportunities, events, and benefits are available to you.
Alumni Benefits
Alumni Council & Office of Alumni Relations
The Alumni Council is a group of dedicated volunteer leaders who represent the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association (ECAA). Serving as a voice for Blue Jay alumni, the Council strengthens bonds between alumni and the College while providing strategic direction for alumni engagement. Guided by the ECAA Constitution and By-Laws, the Council consists of seven standing committees and meets four times per year.
The Office of Alumni Relations serves as the central connection point between Elizabethtown College and its alumni, fostering meaningful, lifelong relationships through the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association (ECAA). We’re committed to helping alumni reflect on their Etown experience, reconnect with classmates and the campus community, and engage in opportunities that support the College’s ongoing mission and future success.
Alumni Council Office of Alumni RelationsAlumni Award Programs
Elizabethtown College celebrates the impact of its alumni through two distinct honors. The Educate For Service Awards, the College’s highest alumni recognition, honors individuals who exemplify a lifelong commitment to service — through professional excellence, humanitarian efforts, or dedicated support of the College.
The Distinguished Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award recognizes a recent graduate who, within ten years of earning their degree, has demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievement, and service to others. Together, these awards reflect the enduring spirit and values of an Elizabethtown education.
Learn More About Alumni Awards
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Alumni In Their Own Words
Patty Robinson '86
"Blue Jays are native to North America and are known for their powerful spirit, fierceness, determination, truthfulness, passion and curiosity. Being an Etown Blue Jay allowed me to develop these traits which now define who I am and how I conduct myself in my personal and professional life. I appreciate Etown College for providing me with a well-rounded education both academically and socially. Proud to be a Blue Jay!"
Matt Smith '21
"Elizabethtown College has provided me with incredible opportunities that have set me up for postgraduate success. All of the amazing faculty and staff here are centered around our shared motto of Educate For Service, and it really shows in their interactions with and unwavering support for students. I can't wait to put the slogan "Blue Jays. Always." into practice with my life after graduation!"
Rachel (Moatz) Brizek '09
"I owe so much to Etown both personally and professionally. Personally, I met my husband and formed countless lifelong friendships there. Professionally, the International Business program not only provided me the foundation I needed to land an incredible job in my field after graduation, but it also gave me the tools to climb the ranks and excel at my current executive management position at that same company 11 years later. Blue Jays, Always!"
Mick Pugliese '77
"As a Blue Jay, I belong to a long tradition of success, not only with what the College has accomplished, but with what I and thousands of other graduates have accomplished. To continue this legacy, I proudly give back to the college by volunteering in numerous ways. It is my hope that my actions will inspire current students, and other graduates to give back to the college in whatever way they can."
Stay Connected
Staying connected with Etown is about more than just reminiscing, it’s about continuing your journey as a Blue Jay. Celebrate milestones at Homecoming, reconnect during class or school reunions, attend regional events. Whether you're cheering on Etown from afar or returning to campus, there are countless ways to stay physically and socially engaged. You can even stay in the loop through the Elizabethtown College Magazine and other upcoming events.
But we also want to know what you're up to! Keep us up to date by submitting your Class Notes, honoring fellow alumni through Alumni Passages, or taking part in meaningful programs like Hatch a Jay or alumni Affinity Clubs. Wherever life takes you, keep your connection to Etown as strong as the day you graduated.
Opportunities for Engagement
