Alumni
Did you graduate or complete classes at Moraine Valley Community College? Your relationship with Moraine Valley doesn’t end when you leave the classroom! Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, you are part of a vibrant network of thousands of alumni across the globe. Stay connected with Moraine Valley through networking, career support and opportunities to give back to current students.
Saket Shah
Class of 2001
“Without a doubt, Moraine Valley gave me a good foundation for my education. Look where I am now. I was prepared, confident and almost halfway through my required credits by the time I transferred to complete my bachelor’s degree.”
Gina Leahy
Class of 2012
“I attribute my success to the hard work and dedication of all the professors that I encountered at Moraine Valley. I view most of them as mentors and role models. To this day, I believe that Moraine Valley was a challenging, inspiring, and culturally stimulating experience.”
Dan Dougherty
Class of 2000
“Moraine Valley served as a bridge to better things and gave me space and opportunity to explore my options.”
Dan Lloyd
Class of 2009
“Moraine Valley catapulted me into success.”
Alumni Benefits
As a Moraine Valley alumnus, you retain free access to incredible campus resources designed to support your personal and professional growth:
- Career resources and coaching: Need a resume review or a career pivot? Get free, lifetime access to career counseling, job boards and workshops through the Moraine Valley Job Resource Center.
- Lifetime Library access: Did you know you can continue to use the Sylvia M. Jenkins Library after you graduate? You can use your in-district public library card at the Library to check out books, movies and other physical resources. You can continue to use our spaces to study, attend Library events and use our databases as a community borrower. Don’t have a public library card but live in our district? You can get a free community borrower card to continue checking out books and materials from the Library. Our helpful librarians are here as a resource to assist you at the Information Desk with research inquiries. Find out more at lib.morainevalley.edu.
- Easy transcript requests: Need proof of your hard work? You can securely access and request your official transcripts at any time.
- Alumni group and networking: Join our new Alumni Group to help plan campus social activities, networking opportunities, give back to your school and for a chance to mentor current students.
- Alumni newsletter: Stay informed about the college and fellow alumni by subscribing to our free Moraine Matters, a monthly newsletter that keeps you connected to Moraine Valley news. Back issues are available to read online.
- Alumni spotlight: Each month the college features a Moraine Valley alumnus in a feature story posted on the alumni website and in Moraine Matters alumni newsletter. Contact alumni@morainevalley.edu if you would like to be featured.
Alumni Group
The Moraine Valley Community College Alumni Group is in its early stages of development with the goal of growing the alumni organization and keeping connected with former students and graduates.
Our goals include providing resources for alumni as professionals, networking opportunities, social activities and support of current Moraine Valley students.
The group has planned various special events such as an alumni night at Chicago Fire and gives a congratulatory gift to all Moraine Valley graduates at commencement each year.
All alumni are welcome to join the group which meets quarterly on campus. If you are interested in being part of the Alumni Group contact us at alumni@morainevalley.edu.
Get Connected and Involved
We want to hear your story and help you stay plugged into the Moraine Valley community! Here is how you can act today:
- Visit the Alumni Hall of Fame display: Stop by Building S on the main campus and view the Alumni Hall of Fame display that features all the inductees from years past.
- Update your information and reach out: Have questions or want to be featured in an Alumni Spotlight? Email our Alumni Relations director, Patti Mehallick, at alumni@morainevalley.edu or call (708) 974-5551.
- Follow us on social media: Check out old memories, share your accomplishments and see event photos on the official Moraine Valley Alumni Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
- Celebrate excellence: Nominate a peer or have someone nominate you for the Moraine Valley Alumni Hall of Fame.
- Support future Cyclones: Give back by supporting campus initiatives, attending benefit events or funding specialized student scholarships like the Alumni Hall of Fame Scholarship.
- Attend special events at a discounted rate: Come to the annual Fundraising Gala at a lower price. Enjoy a formal evening out while raising funds to support our students.
- Attend free athletic events: All of Moraine Valley’s athletic events are free, so check out the Athletics calendar for basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, golf and cross-country events and come cheer on the Cyclones.
- Support the Athletics Hall of Fame: Every other year, former athletes, coaches and supporters are inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Attend the ceremony or visit the Hall of Fame in Building H on campus to see all the inductees.
- Mentor Moraine Valley business students: The college’s Business Department holds an annual Business Networking Dinner in March where business-experienced alumni can talk with current business students at a rotation discussion. Contact the Alumni Office for details.
Visit us or reach out!
For more information on the Moraine Valley Alumni Hall of Fame or alumni events, contact Patti Mehallick at (708) 974-5551 or email at alumni@morainevalley.edu. The Alumni Office is in Building M, M220 and is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.