A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALUM

Mon, 19 May '25
Former student, for short
Sun, 24 Nov '24
One may be called on to give, informally
Thu, 17 Oct '24
One who might make a comeback?
Fri, 6 Sep '24
Booster, perhaps
Wed, 19 Jun '24
Person of the year, for short?
Mon, 15 Apr '24
Grad
Thu, 2 Mar '23
Recipient of some donation requests, informally
Sun, 12 Feb '23
Source of many a name on a campus building, informally
Tue, 7 Feb '23
Homecoming attendee, for short
Wed, 2 Nov '22
One mentioned in "Class Notes," informally
Sun, 25 Sep '22
Many a donor, for short
Fri, 1 Apr '22
Who might be asked for a donation, in brief
Mon, 21 Feb '22
School reunion attendee, informally
Tue, 1 Feb '22
Homecoming guest, informally
Wed, 24 Nov '21
One who may endow a scholarship, informally
Mon, 22 Nov '21
Grad
Mon, 30 Aug '21
Grad