Alumni News

CEU Campus Redevelopment in Full Swing

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It’s been a busy spring for CEU’s campus renovation project, CEU Renews.

On May 9, a special ceremony commemorated the laying of the cornerstone of the new campus, at Nador u. 15. Attended by alumni, faculty, staff and other VIPs it also featured placement of a special time capsule within the foundation. SEE PICS.

Alumnus Publishes Budapest's 'Best'

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CEU alumnus and journalist Sebastian Garthoff (HIST ’08) recently published a German-language guidebook to the Hungarian capital. Titled “Budapest - Zeit für das Beste" (Time for the Best), the book is a collaboration between Sebastian and Hungarian photographer Daniel Kaldori.

Focusing on Budapest’s iconic sites, the book was described by Sebastian as a lighter counterpoint to the duo’s journalistic work regarding Hungarian society in the Orban era.

CEU Alumna Khidasheli Appointed Defense Minister of Georgia

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Tinatin Khidasheli (POLS '96) has been named defense minister of Georgia, the first woman to hold the post. She is also the first of CEU's alumni to become defense minister.

CEU Alumnus Emelonye Named Representative of the UN High Commissioner in Uganda

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CEU alumnus Uchenna Emelonye (LEGS '04) was appointed Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Uganda on May 1, the latest step in a career dedicated to the creation of open societies and the rule of law in Africa. His studies at CEU, where he earned a Master of Laws in Human Rights in 2004, remain relevant and useful, Emelonye said.

Last Chance for Reunion Gala Registration

Registration deadline for CEU Alumni Reunion Gala and Spring Ball Party 2015 has been extended! Alumni and friends may now register until Thursday, April 30.

Placeholders are also welcome at all of our Alumni Reunion Weekend events, including: