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Alumni Across the Globe
International students have had a presence on the Tri-State campus since at least 1911, when Luis Fernandez-Aleman of Marianao, Cuba, came to campus. One year later, Johan Bakstad of Norway graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. In 1923, Tri-State graduated 241 students, of which 33 were international students, including seven from the Philippines, six from Puerto Rico, and three from China. Two clubs on campus--the Philipino Club and the Spanish Club--attracted more than 30 members.
Gustavo Rojas-Pinilla travelled from Columbia to Angola in 1926 and completed a degree in civil engineering in 1927. In June 1953, the lieutenant-general became President of Columbia after a military coup. Reports at the time called the Tri-State alumnus a "welcome contrast to the gloomy and oppressive [former president Laureano] Gomez." He served until 1957. Ten years later, he was the National Popular Alliance's (ANAPO) presidential candidate in 1966 and 1970. He passed away in 1976. Our 2000 Alumni Directory reports more than 100 alumni living in 29 countries. Here is a breakdown:
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