Alumni and Friends,
Calling all Eagle fans! Let’s show up for our outstanding student-athletes. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 26, for a pregame social before the Winthrop men's basketball team takes on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in the Buc Dome! We'll gather at Stones Throw Brewing in Goose Creek from 5:30-6:30 p.m. before tip-off at 7 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase. Register here to let us know you're coming. Purchase your game ticket here to cheer on the Eagles! On Tuesday, March 3, we’ll head to the Upstate and gather at Lefty’s West End Tavern from 4-6 p.m., for a pregame social before the Winthrop baseball team takes on the Michigan State Spartans at Fluor Field at 6 p.m.! Food and drink available for purchase. Register here by Friday, Feb. 27, to let us know you're coming and be sure to purchase your game ticket here to cheer on the Eagles!
March is National Women's History Month, so let's celebrate with Women's History Trivia! The Alumni Association and the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections will host Women's History Trivia on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to test your knowledge about Winthrop's rich history of groundbreaking women and historical facts. Need a refresher on these famous females and their storied achievements? Read the 2025 edition of the Garnet and Gold Book! Reserve your spot here by Tuesday, March 17!
Kershaw County alumni are invited to attend the annual Kershaw County Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Springdale Hall. Join us for an afternoon of networking and delicious food. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with networking, which includes beer, wine, tea and coffee, followed by a buffet lunch at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Amanda James, vice president for enrollment management and marketing, will serve as the guest speaker and provide updates from campus. The cost is $35 per person to attend. Business attire. Parking is available onsite. Please note that there is a 100-person capacity at Springdale Hall, so registration is limited. Register here by Friday, March 6.
Follow the Alumni Association on Facebook, Instagram (@winthropalumni) and Winthrop Connect for updates on alumni events! Download one of the free digital Winthrop backgrounds for virtual alumni events or for your personal use! Wear your garnet and gold attire to show your Eagle pride for both in-person and virtual activities! Purchase Winthrop gear in the bookstore on campus or online here!
*All event times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.
I'm Ready alumni to student mentor program
Program kicked off Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, and will run through Friday, March 27,
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Winthrop Connect (Virtual)
The I'm Ready program connects Winthrop alumni with current students for one-on-one mentoring focused on career readiness, networking, and personal growth. Through four structured micro-sessions across the academic year, mentors and mentees engage in meaningful conversations designed to build confidence and professional experiences. If are interested in learning more about the I'm Ready program, serving as an alumni mentor, or a student mentee contact Leah Simmonds '23, alumni career programs and Flight Ready QEP director, at simmondsl@winthrop.edu.
Grad Finale
March 3│10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Winthrop Bookstore Commons
Graduating in May? Grad Finale is your one-stop-shop for all things Commencement! Stop by the Bookstore Commons located inside the bookstore in the DiGiorgio Campus Center for all your Commencement needs. The event is hosted by the Student Alumni Council and the Alumni Association, and features campus partners and vendors so graduates can check their graduation status, learn about alumni benefits, purchase class rings, try on regalia, and more!
Greenville Pregame Social - Winthrop Baseball vs. Michigan State
Tuesday, March 3│4-6 p.m.
Lefty’s West End Tavern
Calling all Eagle fans! Join us on Tuesday, March 3, for a pregame social before the Winthrop baseball team takes on the Michigan State Spartans at Fluor Field! We'll gather at Lefty’s West End Tavern, which is adjacent to Fluor Field, from 4-6 p.m. before the game begins at 6 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase. Register here by Friday, Feb. 27, to let us know you're coming and be sure to purchase your game ticket here to cheer on the Eagles!
Kershaw County Alumni Luncheon
Saturday, March 14│11:30 a.m.
Springdale Hall
The annual Kershaw County Alumni Luncheon will be hosted on Saturday, March 14, at Springdale Hall. All Kershaw County alumni are invited for an afternoon of networking and delicious food. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with networking, which includes beer, wine, tea and coffee, followed by a buffet lunch at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Amanda James, vice president for enrollment management and marketing, will serve as the guest speaker and provide updates from campus. The cost is $35 per person to attend. Business attire. Parking is available onsite. Please note that there is a 100-person capacity at Springdale Hall, so registration is limited. Register here by Friday, March 6.
3rd Annual πK Fun Run
Saturday, March 14│3:14:15 p.m.
Winthrop Lake
Make plans to participate in the math department’s 3rd annual πK Fun Run on Saturday, March 14, at the Winthrop Lake at 3:14:15 p.m.! The fun run is pi km, which is approximately 1.96 miles, and the perfect distance for the whole family! Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for students or anyone under 18. There is a virtual option and a runner with no shirt option. All proceeds raised go towards math outreach to the Rock Hill community. Register here! For questions, e-mail Dr. Jessie A. Hamm, professor of mathematics, at hammj@winthrop.edu.
Women's History Month Trivia
Wednesday, March 18│6:30 p.m.
Zoom
March is National Women's History Month, so let's celebrate with Women's History Trivia! The Alumni Association and the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections will host Women's History Trivia on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to test your knowledge about Winthrop's rich history of groundbreaking women and historical facts. Need a refresher on these famous females and their storied achievements? Read the 2025 edition of the Garnet and Gold Book! Reserve your spot here by Tuesday, March 17!
50th Anniversary Winthrop University Model United Nations Conference and Celebration
Wednesday, March 25-Friday, March 27
The 50th Anniversary Winthrop University Model United Nations (WUMUN) Conference and Celebration will be held on Winthrop's campus, March 25-27. A special 50th anniversary reception will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 7-10 p.m. in the Evans Room, located on the 3rd floor of the DiGiorgio Campus Center.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Model UN, a scholarship fund in honor of the 24-year Model UN Program Director, Dr. Chris Van Aller, is being established. If you would like to support this effort, you can make your gift safely and securely online in honor of Dr. Van Aller here.
Registration will open in early 2026. For questions, contact Dr. Jennifer Disney via e-mail at disneyj@winthrop.edu.
Spring 2026 Official Ring Ceremony
April 8│6-7:30 p.m.
Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center
The Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council present the Official Ring Ceremony. Rings will be presented to students who purchased their Official Winthrop Ring in the spring semester. Recipients are encouraged to invite family and friends to help celebrate this milestone. Purchase your official Winthrop ring as a lifelong reminder of your Winthrop experience by shopping the Jostens website, calling 800/854-7464, or attending Ring Days on campus.
Softball Alumnae Weekend
April 10-11
Softball alumnae are invited home to Winthrop for a Softball Alumnae Weekend, April 10-11! The weekend will be full of Eagle pride and alumni connections along with the 25th anniversary of the Terry Softball Complex. Reunion weekend events include a game against conference rival, USC Upstate; social at Slow Play Brewing; 25th Anniversary Breakfast; and doubleheader and on-field recognition of the Vernon and Ann Terry. Register to attend the 25th Anniversary Celebration and Alumni Weekend here by Friday, April 3! For questions, e-mail Kendall Fuller, head softball coach, at fullerkl@winthrop.edu.
50th Anniversary of Greek Life
April 17-18
Calling all Greek alumni! We are celebrating 50 years of Greek Life at Winthrop! Get ready to show off your letters during a weekend full of chapter gatherings, events for alumni and students and more. The on-campus celebration will be April 17-18. Register here by Wednesday, April 8.
50th Anniversary of Greek Life T-Shirts are available for purchase through Monday, March 30. T-shirts are $25 and will be shipped directly to you after orders close on Monday, March 30, to the address noted on your order. Purchase your T-shirt here! Visit the 50th Anniversary of Greek Life website for full details. We look forward to welcoming alumni home to celebrate with our current Greek students!
HireSouthCarolina: Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
Tuesday, June 2│11 a.m-2 p.m.
Greenville Convention Center | Greenville, SC
Alumni are invited to attend HireSouthCarolina Multi-University Alumni Career Fair on Tuesday, June 2. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet hiring managers and recruiters from area leading employers who are actively hiring for full-time positions across experience levels. Leading employers from: finance & investment banking, technology & innovation, healthcare & life sciences, marketing & media, consulting & professional services, education & non-profits, engineering & manufacturing, and government & public sector. Register now and prepare to connect with companies eager to meet you!
Winthrop Ever Stand,
Lori Tuttle
Executive Director of Alumni Relations
