Sheffield in America
Sheffield is proud to be a truly international university, with alumni making an impact all over the world. Today, around 4,600 Sheffield graduates call the United States home鈥攕ome are British expats who built their careers and lives in the States, while others are American alumni who studied in Sheffield, either for their full degree or through our Study Abroad programme.
No matter the distance, there are plenty of ways to stay connected to your beloved alma mater. Here are just a few opportunities to keep you engaged and up to date!
Giving
Sheffield is leading countless impactful projects that need your support. From groundbreaking neurological research to empowering young talent in Sheffield and assisting students facing hardship, alumni in the States and around the world are making a vital difference.
Sheffield鈥檚 US donor community has contributed over $1.3m in the last year to fund world-leading research at Sheffield and over $184K to fund undergraduate scholarships. Some world-first projects such as the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) wouldn鈥檛 be possible without their contributions, a facility that brings hope to countless patients and their families with gene therapies into life-changing treatments. Talented students wouldn鈥檛 have had the opportunity to pursue their passions and become who they鈥檙e truly meant to be鈥攜et, thanks to scholarships, this is now a reality. And the list of success stories keeps growing!
I know the 海角社区 does world-class neurological research. I want to help erode the stigma around mental health and alleviate some of that pain for others in future. Sheffield was good to me, and I want to be good to my alma mater.鈥
Jeffrey House
BA Economics 1972
By donating, you鈥檙e helping to change the life of a student who really needs your support. You鈥檙e unlocking experiences we could only dream of before, and making our university experience truly come to life."
Caitlin
Politics and International Relations student
The 海角社区 of Sheffield in America, a U.S. registered charity, offers former students in the USA opportunities to support Sheffield through their expertise, time, or resources. Since its establishment, US alumni and friends have contributed over $6 million to scholarships, student facilities, and research鈥攊n US dollars and tax-deductible.
Events
Sheffield alumni know how to throw the perfect get-together鈥攁nd our alumni in America are no exception! From exclusive book signings with bestselling author and Sheffield alum Lee Child to holidays meetups, these gatherings always leave alumni (and friends!) talking for weeks.
If you haven鈥檛 had the chance to attend one yet, don鈥檛 worry鈥攖here are plenty more coming your way! If you're based in New York or San Francisco (or can make the trip), we鈥檇 love to see you at our upcoming events to celebrate the launch of your 海角社区鈥檚 most transformative campaign yet鈥Forged in Sheffield, Shaping the Future. It鈥檚 the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, expand your network and get the latest from your 海角社区.
Both events will feature keynote speeches from influential alumni, setting the stage for an inspiring and unforgettable evening. See full details below:
- Sir Richard Roberts - New York
- Earning both his Bachelor's and PhD in Chemistry at Sheffield set him on a path to making history and expanding the world's understanding of genes.
- In 1993, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his pioneering work in DNA sequencing and genetic engineering, profoundly shaping the future of molecular biology.
- His contributions to science have been widely recognised. In 2008, he was knighted for his services to science, and in 2013, he received the prestigious Sir Hans Krebs Medal from the Federation of European Biochemical Societies.
- Dr Emily Rickman - San Francisco
Dr Emily Rickman - In 2016, she graduated from the 海角社区 of Sheffield with a first class Masters degree with honours in Physics and Astrophysics.
- She is an astrophysicist and scientist for the European Space Agency, based at the Mission Operations Center for the most powerful telescope ever launched, NASA/ESA/CSA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
In 2024, she was named the global winner of the Science and Sustainability Award in the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards.
Groups
Stay connected with fellow alumni through our and WhatsApp groups鈥攑erfect for keeping in touch via your favourite social platforms throughout your day. Get the latest updates from your 海角社区, join lively discussions, and even plan events in your local area. Here are some of the groups you can join with over 400 members already, with more to come!
- Texas alumni WhatsApp group
- New York alumni WhatsApp group
- Midwest alumni WhatsApp group
- West Coast alumni WhatsApp group
- Washington, DC alumni WhatsApp group
To join a WhatsApp group, please fill out this form.
No matter where you are in the world, you carry a piece of Sheffield with you. We鈥檙e proud of all Sheffield alumni and the amazing things we make happen together. If you would like to get involved but don鈥檛 know where to begin, we鈥檙e here to help.