Welcome to the Alumni Community
As you navigate the transition from Cooke Scholar to Cooke Professional, always remember that you have the support of the Foundation and the larger Alum community. Please see below for ways to stay engaged in this new chapter.
submit an update
Have you landed a new job, published research, or presented about your recent internship? We want to celebrate your incredible personal, professional, and academic achievements! Share your exciting updates with us by submitting your news below or emailing Alumni Engagement Manager Gabby Nicholas.
join the private linkedin group
Are you a member of the private LinkedIn Group yet? Join our group to expand your network and discover professional opportunities. Together, we foster a vibrant community where we exchange insights, support each other's endeavors, and unearth exciting professional prospects.
Connect with your regional chapter
Cooke Scholar Alums are building bridges that connect communities both near and far, leaving a lasting impact on the world. Through our Regional Chapters, we foster stronger bonds among Alums, creating vibrant networks that support and uplift one another. Explore the regions below.
give an outreach presentation
The Cooke Outreach Representative Program (CORP) provides Cooke Scholars and Alumni the opportunity to engage with the Foundation’s efforts in outreach to potential applicants to our scholarship programs. Representatives conduct outreach to middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and other education entities to present information to students and educators regarding the Foundation’s scholarship programs.
share an internship with a scholar
We are inviting Cooke Alums to share opportunities with our Scholars for summer internships. By opening doors for internships, mentorship, and professional development, Alums help Scholars gain hands-on experience that will shape their careers and our community.
mentor a current cooke scholar
Mentorship allows Cooke Scholars and Alumni to form and build professional relationships through ongoing supportive interactions. Mentoring relationships help expand knowledge through learning from each other, discussing contemporary topics across industries, and identifying strengths and areas of improvement related to professional development.