Alumni on Campus
The Alumni On Campus program provides our students with access to a variety of distinguished alumni from the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy.
With such a rich legacy of producing outstanding leaders in all areas of society, the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy has one of the most outstanding and accomplished alumni groups in the nation. It is no surprise that our alumni are also generous in giving back to our students in a variety of ways. Through this program, Alumni engage with students in the College regarding their professional experience, best practices, and specifics that pertain to their field of expertise. They provide valuable and practical insight for our students as they prepare for meaningful careers and leadership positions upon graduation.
Alumni Visiting Campus
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With a B.A. in Economics in 1983, Tom Leahey is a member of Galtere International Fund; a New York based global macro hedge fund with approximately $2.5 billion under management. During his 23 year career in banking he has accomplished a great deal. His resume includes a ten year career in... -
David Coburn, 1973 B.A. in Social Sciences, 1977 M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning, 1977 L.L.B. from the Law School is currently staff director for the Senate Rules Committee, Coburn has been chief of staff in both the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. He has been staff... -
Scott Minos graduated in 1984 with a B.S. in Political Science. Mr. Minos is currently the Senior Energy Technology Specialist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and has a focus in advanced vehicle technologies. Mr. Minos has been a frequent speaker... -
Dirk Mateer earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Florida State University in 1991. He is currently a Senior Lecturer and a Director of the Undergraduate Studies Program in Economics at Penn State University, where he regularly teaches large principles sections. He is the author of Economics in the... -
Jason Altmire, a 1990 graduate of the College of Social Sciences, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006. During his time in Congress, Jason has worked hard to tackle the issues that are important to the hard-working people of western Pennsylvania, including veterans, health care...
Alumni On Campus supports our intent to continue the rich legacy of leadership through our programs.
It serves as a component to assist our effort to achieve a major goal in the College’s 2010-2015 development campaign: to enhance our students’ opportunities for personal growth and development inside and outside of the classroom. We want to hear from alumni who may be able to participate in our Alumni On Campus program. If you are interested or want to learn more, we want to hear from you. Please contact us. We will work to get you back on campus!
