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Alumni

More than 65,000 individuals have made International House NY their home while training in their respective professions.

Strong Alumni Network

I-House Alumni are global ambassadors of our mission, returning to the world with greater cross-cultural understanding inspired by our core values of Respect, Empathy, and Moral Courage. Alumni around the world have many opportunities to stay connected, from hosting events for fellow Alumni to sharing their experience and resources with current Residents.

International House is a lifelong community of friends and family. Alumni are key to our success in maintaining the I-House experience, through financial giving and sustaining the community for the future. Our Alumni community is prestigious, with Alumni actively engaging with other Alumni many years after their time at International House. Below are a variety of ways to stay active within the community.
Photo of Marisha and Spencer

The love story of Spencer Dreher ’95 and Marisha Wignaraja ’97 began on the dance floor of Davis Hall. At the time, Dreher was a PhD student studying organic chemistry at Columbia and Wignaraja was pursuing a master’s in international affairs at SIPA. They bonded during chance encounters at I-House events, in the Dining Hall, at ballroom dance classes, and on even the basketball court. Eventually those accidental meetings blossomed into a relationship.