For Coro Alumni

No one knows the impact of Coro better than its alumni.

Together, we recently celebrated 50 years of Coro in St. Louis. Coro came to St. Louis during a time its leaders were increasingly worried about the impact of racism and racial divides on the future of the region — within a nation that was similarly struggling with its own history of inequity and a growing (and valid) mistrust of government at all levels. 

50 years later, these issues persist and have often deepened. As we look into the future — to the next decades of Coro and toward a stronger and more equitable St. Louis — we will continue to grow together with the hundreds of alumni who know how transformational this program has been for their lives and careers.

There are many ways you can continue to support the legacy and impact of the Coro Fellows Program in St. Louis as an alum.

How you can support Fellow recruitment

  • Prospective applicants for Coro are often highly motivated individuals who have many options they could choose to pursue following graduation. Help us show them how Coro is the right foundation on which to build their careers and choices. Fill out this form to share more about the value of your Coro experience.

  • Share the Coro Fellows Program with administrators and students at your alma mater! Connect with career services offices, the department you graduated from (and others!), relevant centers and institutes, and other people who might be connected with students who would benefit from Coro. Tell them about your experience or use this template email and include this one-pager so they know where to find more information.

  • The Coro at UMSL team hosts alumni panels for prospective applicants to learn more about the program. Share your insights on “a day in the life” of a Coro Fellow and reflect on how Coro has shaped your professional path. Fill out this form to get started!

  • Alumni are key ambassadors for the Coro Fellows Program. Support recruitment by joining the Coro at UMSL team in attending career and internship fairs, speaking at colleges, and more. Recruitment season primarily takes place October-mid November each year, with applications due in early-mid January. Fill out this form to get started!

  • Stipends are a key way to enable Fellows to focus on and grow through their Coro experience. Given the demands of placements, focus weeks, and seminars, Fellows often rely completely on their stipends to fund living expenses. Supporting livable stipends, key staffing, and robust programming will allow more prospective Fellows to say “Yes!” to their offer to join the next cohort.

    An anonymous donor has gifted $10,000 to jumpstart a new campaign to support Fellow stipends – add your gift today!

Questions?
Get in touch with the Coro at UMSL team.

Brochure
Download the one-pager overview of the Coro Fellows Program at UMSL.

Nominate
Nominate someone you think would be a great fit for the Fellows Program in Public Affairs.