Young Alumni Council

The Harbert College of Business Young Alumni Council works to inspire community, connection and commitment:

community with fellow alumni and friends of the college,
connection through engagement events and opportunities and
commitment to the future of the college through philanthropy.

Comprised of graduates from across the country, the Young Alumni Council provides support in the continuous development of the Harbert College of Business. Coordinated efforts between the Auburn Alumni Association Young Alumni Council, Harbert College of Business and Young Alumni Council create consistent messaging and communication of information to encourage engagement, mentorship and philanthropy among young Harbert alumni around the world.

Initiatives

The Young Alumni Council is supported by 3 working committees that support the following initiatives.

Alumni Engagement

To better support and facilitate connection among young alumni, the council organizes annual gatherings throughout the country.

Student Support

Auburn Connects is the student to alumni mentorship platform and is the key point of connection for our council members to connect alumni back to the student population.

Philanthropy

Young Alumni Council members support the college’s annual giving program, specifically promoting and recruiting for the Young Alumni Endowed Scholarship.

Council Year

Council members serve during the council year from June 1 to May 31.

Young Alumni Council Eligibility

Harbert College of Business graduate 40 years of age or younger
Two years post undergraduate graduation by start of council year (June 1)
Young Alumni Endowed Scholarship Donor (at least $100 annually)
Auburn Connects mentor

Application Process

Applications are CLOSED until May 2027. The following items must be submitted for consideration.

Candidate Application
Letter of Recommendation
Professional Resume

Council Member Expectations

Successfully serve a three-year term (beginning June 1), with a possibility to serve a second term typically reserved for leadership
Attend two annual meetings (Fall & Spring) on campus in Auburn
Participate on assigned committee by attending meetings, participating on conference or Zoom calls, etc
Actively engage with your Harbert Connects mentee
Support Harbert College initiatives and priorities of the Dean within your company and/or community
Act as alumni ambassador at various college and university events