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Why Alumni Mentorship Still Matters

Hear from Sarah Johnson '12, who credits her alumni mentor with helping her land her first nursing job at Tulsa Regional Medical Center.

2026-02-18 | Association Board | 4 min read

Why Alumni Mentorship Still Matters

When Sarah Johnson, a 2012 graduate, was struggling with her college applications, she reached out to the alumni mentorship program. "I was paired with Mark Thompson '89, who works in healthcare administration," Sarah recalls. "He didn't just give me advice; he reviewed my resume, practiced interviews with me, and even introduced me to his network."

Today, Sarah is a registered nurse at Tulsa Regional Medical Center, and she volunteers as a mentor herself. Stories like hers are why the association expanded the program last year, adding evening virtual sessions for working alumni.

This semester, we're matching mentors by career interests. Whether it's healthcare, education, or business, alumni who can commit even one hour per month make a real difference in a student's future.

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