Alumni News

Alumni Welcome CEU Vienna’s First Cohort

October 2, 2019
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CEU alumni were there as the university welcomed its first-ever cohort of students to its Vienna campus on Monday, September 30.

Approximately 30 alumni, mostly from the Austrian Vienna chapter, attended the Student Welcome Reception held at CEU’s new campus on Vienna’s Favoriten district. See full story and photos.

Alumni Lounge Launched at CEU

September 17, 2019
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After months of anticipation it’s finally here: CEU’s first alumni-centric space on campus, the Alumni Lounge!

Last Friday night, more than 30 CEU alumni from Budapest and beyond came to help us launch this important new space with a very special champagne reception. Thanks to everyone who joined us! SEE PICS.

Raise The Roof: ‘Chillout’ Party Draws Hundreds

September 17, 2019
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What a party!

Hundreds of CEU students and alumni packed the university’s rooftop for the academic year’s first Rooftop Chillout party, on Friday, September 13.

The party featured drinks, live music, interactive games and more on a spectacular end-of-summer evening. Music included live performances from students and alumni as well as a world music DJ set. (More pics below.)

While mostly a mixer for students fresh from their first week of classes, dozens of local alumni also attended and mingled with this year’s diverse and skilled class.

CEU Alumnus Galyan Passes

August 8, 2019
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We are deeply saddened to report the passing of CEU alumnus Artak Galyan (POLS ’10, Armenia), who died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 35 years old.

In addition to earning his MA, Artak was a PhD candidate and teaching assistant with the CEU Department of Political Studies, where he forged many strong friendships with classmates and faculty. His career achievements included stints as a Fieldwork Coordinator with the Institute for Political and Sociological Consulting, and as an intern with the United Nations Development Program in Pristina, Kosovo, among others.

Alumnus Roosma Elected as Human Rights Judge

July 29, 2019
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CEU alumnus Peeter Roosma (LEGS '97) was recently elected to the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) of the Council of Europe as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect to Estonia. Congratulations, Peeter!
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