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BME alums mingling at the Washington, DC Meet-Up, with text overlay, "BME Alumni Meet-Up in Washington, DC" and the "I HEART BME" logo

On May 28, 2025, the UVA Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Wallace H. Coulter Center for Translational Research brought the energy to DC with our very first alumni meet-up in the area—and wow, what a turnout! We packed the venue to the brim with 35 incredible alums and friends, keeping the place buzzing all night long.

According to our post-event survey, 81% of attendees were experiencing their very first BME meet-up, and 52% shared that they’re exploring new career opportunities. We love seeing connections spark and career paths unfold—after all, once a BME, always a BME!

This event was just the beginning. We’re already dreaming up more meet-ups in the DMV, Charlottesville, Boston, Atlanta, and beyond. So, if you missed this one, don’t worry—plenty more opportunities are on the horizon!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made this night unforgettable. Until next time!

BME alums mingling at the May 2025 UVA BME Alumni Meet-Up in Washington, with the "I HEART BME" logo in the corner and text overlay, "Thank you, DC UVA BME Alums!"
UVA BMEs mingling at the first-of-many DC Meet-Ups!