The University has a myriad of successful and famous alumni. Our alumni are part of the reason that the University can offer such a phenomenal education, as our ranking is partially determined by alumni donations. For instance, US News and World Report looks at alumni donations in terms of customer satisfaction. Furthermore, this ranking brings in the type of students and faculty that commit themselves to academic excellence to perpetuate this phenomenal education. For example, The Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center was named on behalf of Katie Couric's late sister based on a dream she had. This donation was more than just money; it represents the love and support the Couric family has for The University. The University for many has been a source of inspiration. When President John T. Casteen, III gave a holiday address to the University community, he stated, "This year's message is to thank you for the thousands of acts of kindness that have made life here so rich in human joy and so productive ... in this magical place whose founder so firmly dedicated it to the illimitable freedom of the human mind." Alumni generate positive press and assist the University through donating both monetary and intellectual capital.
However, there are some alumni who are depicted by the student as not sharing the same love for the University. Tina Fey, a revered University alumna, is an example of such a case. Fey has appeared to have outwardly made comments about her dislike for The University; however, at many times these remarks are taken out of context.
For example, when Jay Leno asked her if she could sing "The Good Ol' Song" she glibly sang "The good old song of wah-hoo-wah. We'll sing it o'er and o'er. It cost my parents 40 grand for me to start drinking on a Thursday." Thereby she committed University blaspheme
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