Abu Dhabi University launches its Alumni Portal

Press release

Published December 9th, 2015 - 10:53 GMT

Alumni Website

In a bid to enhance a cohesive and interactive relationship with more than 9,222 of its graduates, Abu Dhabi University recently announced the launch of its first “Alumni Portal”. Designed to offer efficient and user- friendly navigation, and quick access to information, the portal includes a wide array of services that include discussion forums, an interactive map to find and connect with other ADU alumni around the world, a careers section, as well as the opportunity to benefit from the “ADU Alumni Club Card”.

Commenting on the significance of this new portal, Charles Diab Director of University Advancement explained that it is an integral part of the University’s strategic plan to advance its relationship with more than 9,222 who have graduated from ADU’s various undergraduate and postgraduate programs since its inception in 2003. “The ADU Alumni Portal will allow our graduates to be much more integrated with their alma mater’s growth and development. They can connect with their fellow graduates anywhere across the globe, share ideas, discuss academic, social, economic and cultural issues, as well as benefit from the products and services offered by many of ADU’s strategic partners especially for our alumni”, added Diab.

On her part, Sarah Al Hashimi, Donor and Alumni Relations Manager at ADU stressed that perhaps the portal’s most impressive service is the careers section that allows ADU’s alumni to log on with their student/alumni ID and look for job opportunities offered by many of the University’s strategic partners in disciplines including Engineering, Business Administration, and Arts and Sciences. “In its first phase, the ADU Alumni Portal includes sections for University and alumni events and activities, news section, alumni success stories as well a new monthly alumni newsletter. The portal represents a wonderful platform that will allow us to benefit from our alumni experiences as ADU’s most prominent ambassadors to the community at large”, said Al Hashimi.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi University

The dream began with the Charter of Abu Dhabi University in the year 2000, After three years of planning, the university opened its doors in September 2003, to an entering class of 1,000 students on its two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Unlike other colleges and universities in the UAE, ADU undertook the measures necessary to ensure that all of the degree programs it would offer had secured accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in advance of any students enrolling in them.

ADU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based upon the American model of higher education.