Paying it forward is one of the best things that alumni can do to make an impact in the mission and students of the Stan and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. Our students, both prospective and current, benefit greatly from the knowledge and advice our alumni can share with them. At the Stan and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, we have various ways for you to give back to your alma mater.
The Alumni Ambassador Program seeks to connect our alumni with opportunities to help our recruitment team attract and enroll new classes of Wildcats. In this program, our alumni will be trained to communicate with and meet prospective students through outreach initiatives (emails, note cards, Zoom meetings) or attending recruitment events (receptions, open houses, virtual events).
The Alumni Mentoring Program matches a current engineering student with a UK engineering graduate from the same major. The mentor and mentee communicate during the academic year. This experience can be in-person or virtual and can cover a variety of topics determined by both mentor and mentee.
Engage with an Engineer is an on-campus speaking engagement where our alumni and industry partners can present to our residents about their career path, work, company while providing insights about what it means to be a professional engineer, engineering technologist, or computer scientist.
Alumni who are employers can recruit current students for co-ops, internships, and full-time jobs through our bi-annual career fairs or our Recruiter in Residence program. Employers can further engage with students through our G.R.I.P. (Get Resume and Interview Practice) event, through presentations and workshops, and with our student organizations.
Be apart of the largest STEM celebration in Kentucky. E-Day (Engineers Day) welcomes college alumni to volunteer, exhibit with their company, or attend as a guest! Hundreds college supporters come together each year to welcome thousands of guests to explore the Pigman College of Engineering.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18. Kentucky will take on Texas for the first time at Kroger Field. This Homecoming event will include live music, great food, yard games, and networking opportunities.
Check back for RSVP information.
Join Pigman College of Engineering faculty, staff and returning students for the Engineering Living Learning Program Move-in event! This is a great way to volunteer and while welcoming the next generation of engineers to campus.
Sign up by August 1st for the Fall 2025 move in event. Questions? Contact ELLP Director John Roberts (john.roberts1@uky.edu).
The University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering Alumni Association (UKEAA) was founded in 1983 to provide you, the alumni, with an opportunity to stay involved.
Young Alumni Philanthropy Council (YAPCO) unlocks a unique opportunity to guide us through this next phase of life where we can give back to the College and the next generation of leaders.
Don't see what you are looking for? There are more ways to engage outside of the opportunities listed. Contact us and let us know what you are interested in.
