Alumni Campaign News

The war in Ukraine is a tragedy for the CEU family, which boasts nearly 1000 Ukrainian alumni and students. Since the war’s outbreak, on February 24, the university and its alumni community have mobilized to show solidarity and help alumni and students from Ukraine. See below for what’s being done.

Here For You: Budapest Alumni Welcome Ukrainian Arrivals

March 9, 2022

Last Friday the CEU Residence Center in Budapest was busier than usual. Dozens of CEU alumni and friends gathered solemnly in a large conference room, brought together not for a reunion or meetup, but by the war in Ukraine.

Several had recently arrived in Budapest, families in tow, after fleeing their homes. Some were now living in the dorm.

“I never thought I would be coming back to Kerepesi like this,” one said.

Alumni Giving Increases in 2021, Tops $1.63 million

January 28, 2022

Despite another challenging year around the world, alumni giving in support of CEU increased in 2021. Throughout the year, donors raised a total of $137,292 – a 17.5% increase over the previous year.

Challenge Accepted: Alumni Raise Nearly 60K in End-of-Year Fundraiser

January 13, 2022