Transforming Alumni Capital into Educational and Social Impact: The UM CAE Alumni Sports Festival Model (2023-2026)

Authors: Mark Glenn G. Parpan, Devzon U. Porras
Journal: Journal of University of Mindanao's Best Practices | Vol. 1, No. 1, July 2026
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Abstract

The University of Mindanao College of Accounting Education (UM-CAE) Alumni Sports Festival is an annual alumni engagement initiative that transforms alumni participation into meaningful opportunities to uplift students, strengthen communities, and support the University`s mission. Implemented from 2023 to 2026, the initiative was established to foster lasting alumni involvement while mobilizing resources for scholarships, learning facilities, student welfare, and humanitarian outreach. Its primary objectives are (1) to strengthen alumni engagement, (2) provide educational assistance to deserving students, (3) promote student well-being, and (4) cultivate a culture of volunteerism and social responsibility among stakeholders.

The project primarily benefits UM CAE students, scholars, alumni, faculty members, and partner communities, while bringing together graduates, university leaders, sponsors, volunteers, and friends of the College in a shared commitment to service. What began as an annual sports festival evolved into a platform where fellowship and camaraderie inspire generosity and collective action.

Over four years, the initiative engaged more than 1,000 alumni and stakeholders and generated over P500,000 worth of educational and humanitarian support. Key milestones include sustaining six student scholars, donating four 75-inch classroom televisions and 150 Basic Accounting Books, providing meals and care packages to students during final examinations, and extending humanitarian assistance to communities affected by disasters in Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro and Sarangani. More than a fundraising event, the UM CAE Alumni Sports Festival demonstrates how alumni solidarity can create lasting educational opportunities, strengthen communities, and nurture a sustainable culture of compassion, collaboration, and service.

Keywords

Alumni Capital, Social Impact, Educational Impact