The Yamaguchi University Alumni Association was established in April 2008 after changing the name from the prior organization ‘Federation of Yamaguchi University Alumni Association’ which was established in 1999.

Yamaguchi University was founded in 1949 as a university under the new system through the integration of the former government-run institutions of higher education in the prefecture. Rather than merging the alumni associations, each faculty inherited its own history and traditions, and has been active in promoting friendship and exchanges with alumni.

However the situation surrounding the university changes dramatically year by year, to sustainably fulfill its responsibilities as a key university in the region, not only the support by the staff and students who make up the university, but also support by the alumni is essential.

In 1999, when Yamaguchi University celebrated its 50th anniversary, the “Federation of Yamaguchi University Alumni Association” was established to encourage interaction between faculty alumni groups and to contribute to the development of the university, which name was later changed to “Yamaguchi University Alumni Association”.

When the Federation of Alumni Associations was first established, it consisted of nine alumni associations, including eight faculty (department) alumni associations and the Technical Management Association (Graduate School of Technology Management). With the founding of the Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2012) and the Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences (2015), there are currently 11 alumni associations.

【Aim】

The Yamaguchi University Alumni Association aims to pursue the specialization of a university by making the best use of its characteristics, and at the same time, to cultivate highly educated and knowledgeable human resources.
It aims to lead to the development of Yamaguchi University by making proposals and supporting the educational and research activities of Yamaguchi University.

【Membership】

(1) All graduates and former students of Yamaguchi University (including those from its predecessor schools).
(2) Officials and employees of the National University Corporation Yamaguchi University, as well as individuals who were officials or employees of Yamaguchi University before its incorporation (including those who were employees of Yamaguchi University prior to its incorporation).
(3) Other individuals approved by the chairman.

【Projects】

(1) Support project for establishing the education research activities and the education research environment of Yamaguchi University

(2) Projects to support activities for cultivating mutual friendship and interaction among members

(3) Mutual communication and coordination between undergraduate and graduate school alumni associations (hereinafter referred to as “each alumni association”)

(4) Other business necessary to achieve the university’s philosophy