Welcome to the Health Professions Alumni Association!
Serving nearly 6,000 alumni living and working coast-to-coast across the US
MISSION
The Health Professions Alumni Association fosters lifelong relationships and secures financial support to help the College of Health Professions educate the next generation of skilled, compassionate health care professionals.
VISION
To be the leading resource for connecting, strengthening, and supporting the College of Health Professions community.
VALUES
Integrity • Engagement • Tradition • Service • Generosity • Inclusion • Mentorship • Stewardship
MEMBERSHIP
All students of the College of Health Professions are automatically members of the Alumni Association. From the first day as a student and throughout their careers as health care professionals, all attendees of the College are part of a supportive, engaged alumni community.
OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Alumni Association is an important source of funding for student scholarships, which are only possible through the loyal and generous support of alumni across the decades. In the years since its first scholarship in 1995, the association has awarded close to 700 scholarships to Upstate's Heath Professions students.
Thank you for considering a gift to the College of Health Professions Annual Fund. Your gift will make a difference for the College and our students through scholarships, faculty enrichment, equipment, and other needs.
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ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Giving Tuesday is December 2 and We Have Two EASY Ways to Give!
Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2) isn’t just another day — it’s a global generosity movement created to shift the holiday season’s focus from shopping to giving. Started in 2012, this one special Tuesday has grown into a worldwide way for people, businesses, and communities to come together and give back.
Serving Up Support - One Sandwich At A Time.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re teaming up with Brooklyn Pickle On the Run for a delicious way to give back.
When you stop in or order from Brooklyn Pickle On the Run on Tuesday, Dec. 2, you’re helping fund scholarships, student programs, and initiatives that empower the next generation of healthcare professionals, all while enjoying a legendary Central New York sandwich shop.
Mention “Giving Tuesday” when you order to get 10% off your meal, and they’ll donate a portion of every sale to the Upstate Nursing and Health Professions Alumni Associations.
- WHEN: Tuesday, December 2
- WHERE: Brooklyn Pickle On the Run – 103 Marshall St., Syracuse (this location only)
- HOW: Mention “Giving Tuesday” for 10% off your meal
Or You Can Give Directly:
If you prefer to support our mission without stopping for lunch, you can also make a direct gift to the College of Health Professions Alumni Association.
Your contribution helps fund scholarships, student support programs, professional development opportunities, and initiatives that strengthen the future healthcare workforce in Central New York.
On Giving Tuesday, qualifying donations made through our official online giving page may even be eligible for matching through the Upstate Foundation — increasing the power of your gift and extending its reach. Keep an eye on your email for information about this opportunity!
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Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Rebecca S. Alexander Carey, PT, DPT, ERYT/YACEP, Class of 2018, is known for community impact
Dr. Rebecca Alexander Carey’s journey to physical therapy was shaped by early caregiving experiences with her grandmother and later reinforced by her own healing through physical therapy. Drawn to the mind-body connection and inspired to help others, she found her calling and pursued her degree at the College of Health Professions at SUNY Upstate, where the faculty’s expertise and sense of community made it her top choice.
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White Coat Rock Packs the House
SPINAL CHORDS BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN.
May 15, 2025 - The Upstate College of Health Professions Alumni Association and the Upstate Nursing Alumni Association hosted White Coat Rock, a fundraising concert at Funk ’n Waffles in downtown Syracuse. The event featured live performances by Spinal Chords, a band made up of Upstate students, faculty, and staff—and local rock favorite Jam Theory. Together, they brought the energy and raised funds to support student scholarships at Upstate Medical University. It was a powerful and joyful night celebrating music, community, and the future of healthcare.
Read the full recap and the gallery of photos from the event here »
CHP NEWS
To see older Health Professions Alumni News, you can go to our News and Stories Archive page by CLICKING HERE.