alma mater

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Jenkins’ death was confirmed by his alma mater Otis College, where he studied under renowned painter and printmaker Charles White in the late 1970s and returned as an instructor years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

After returning to Hungary, in 1960 he became a repetiteur with the Budapest Philharmonic Society, and would later teach piano and chamber music at his alma mater.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Women, considering they’re basically an intramural team from my alma mater, Wisconsin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Certainly West Point, Lincoln’s alma mater, wasn’t training such people.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026

Speaking of Swanburne: Your alma mater soldiers bravely on, although there are struggles.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood