For those not fluent in Latin, let's clear up the confusion on the terminology. According to the Associated Press Style Guide:

Alumni are a group of men and women who have attended a school.

• Ohio University President Roderick McDavis appreciates the dedication of Ohio University alumni.

An alumnus is a man who has attended a school.

• The Today Show’s Matt Lauer is an alumnus of Ohio University.

An alumna is a woman who has attended a school.

• Piper Perabo, who starred in "The Prestige" with Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, is an alumna of Ohio University.

Alumnae are a group of women who have attended a school.

• On Sibs Weekend, Ashley and her sisters, who are OHIO alumnae, attended the basketball game.

A graduate is defined by Merriam-Webster's dictionary as "a holder of an academic degree or diploma." If you received a degree from Ohio University, you are an OHIO graduate. If you received a degree, you are an alumnus as well as a graduate, but you can be an alumnus without receiving a degree.

• Proud parents watched the graduates get their diplomas at Commencement.
• Jane graduated from Ohio University in 2009 and is a proud alumna.
• John left OHIO after completing only two years, but it still a proud alumnus.