Alumni Reception in Skopje: A celebration of success and connection

Warm smiles and heartfelt reunions filled the Skopje Alumni Reception on the 21st of March, as over 250 alumni gathered to celebrate their shared past at CITY College and create new bonds.

A delegation from CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, consisting of Dr. Megaklis Petmezas, Vice-President for New Developments, Marketing, and Recruitment, Dr. Nikos Tsorakidis, Deputy Vice-President for External Engagement and Partnerships, Professor Leslie Szamosi, Director of the Pan-European Executive MBA, Ms. Ioanna Kapnopoulou, Head of Public Engagement and Corporate Services, Mr. George Efstathiadis, Director of the Executive Development Institute (EDI), Dr. Ioanna Stamatopoulou, Head of the Computer Science Department, Ms. Theofano Kyriakou, Director of Student Services and Alumni and Ms Marija Nikovska, Country Manager in Skopje, joined the Alumni reception and celebrated with the graduates the reunion. Also, the Consul General of Greece, Mrs Maria Diagouma, honoured the event with her presence.

Dr Petmezas warmly welcomed all alumni and guests expressing his joy at reuniting with our alumni community in Skopje again: "As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, we look to the future with optimism and ambition. We aspire to be a leading institution in the region and beyond, ensuring excellence in education, research and innovation. We aim to empower our students to become global citizens and leaders who can meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. We are creating a lasting legacy and impact that will benefit generations to come. To achieve this vision and goal, we need the continued support and partnership of our students and graduates. We encourage them to connect with their fellow graduates, share experiences, collaborate on projects and celebrate their success, because they are not only our past, but also our present and our future."

The event presented our graduates – most of them already thriving in the business world – with the opportunity to reconnect, network, and enjoy a social gathering filled with nostalgia and joy. The reunion proved to be a heartwarming and memorable occasion, as gratuates relived cherished memories from their time at CITY College and discussed how their studies have significantly impacted their professional journeys.

CITY College has a substantial alumni community in the country, with over 1,500 members to date.