Alumni Association

The Bradford Alumni Association, one of the oldest alumni associations in the United States, was founded in 1870 when Academy Hall was dedicated. The mission of the Association has basically remained the same since its inception: "to keep alumni well informed about the College and its alumni; to foster the active interest, support and involvement in Association and College affairs; to encourage public acceptance and support of the College's goals and recognition of its achievements; and to promote service to Bradford through varied volunteer activities."

Bradford's alumni have contributed significantly to the Institution throughout its long history which indicates loyalty and dedication. Any former student in good standing is a member of the Association. As members, alumni are entitled to vote, hold office, receive publications and notices issued by the College, and participate in programs sponsored by the College and the Association.

In 1997, it was voted and approved by the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the College Board of Trustees to change the Alumni Board to an Alumni Council. A major contributing factor is the change in the alumni constituency, which includes a large number of graduates who have full-time jobs, yet are interested in helping Bradford with short-term projects. The officers of the Alumni Association preside over the Council with the members of the Council chairing Bradford's volunteer committees. Two Alumni Trustees serve as liaisons to the Board of Trustees. They serve three-year terms as Alumni Trustees.

The Alumni Association conducts programs through the country including Bradford on the Move Regional Outreach, the Alumni Admission Network, Recent Graduate Program, Class Correspondents, and Class Agents for the Annual Fund.