For colleges, universities, and alumni associations, an alumni magazine is much more than a publication. It’s one of the few tangible connections an institution has with its graduates. Long after commencement, it continues to celebrate accomplishments, share campus news, recognize donors, reconnect classmates, and remind alumni they’ll always have a place in the campus community.

While digital communication plays an important role, printed magazines offer something different. They invite readers to slow down. They become coffee table reading, keepsakes from milestone reunions, and snapshots of an institution’s history. That difference isn’t just anecdotal. According to Lob’s 2024 State of Direct Mail Consumer Insights Report, 65% of consumers say they’re likely to engage with mail from organizations they already have a relationship with. For colleges and universities, alumni are exactly that audience: people who already have an established connection with their alma mater.

Not every commercial printer is equipped to produce recurring publications. Alumni magazines have unique production demands, and the best print partners understand those challenges before they ever become problems. At Schumann Printers, we’ve spent decades partnering with colleges, universities, alumni associations, and membership organizations to produce high quality alumni magazines, higher education publications, and recurring print programs that strengthen relationships with their audiences.

What Makes a Great Alumni Magazine Printer? — Schumann Printers, Inc.