Alumni and Friends,
In celebration of Winthrop’s seventh annual Day of Giving: Bleed Garnet, Give Gold (BG3 for short), join us to cheers to Eagles everywhere at BG3 Socials! The Alumni Association will provide snacks. Drinks available for purchase. Wear your garnet and gold! Every year, passionate Winthrop supporters come together for 24 hours to show their pride (Bleed Garnet) and help pave the way for future Eagles (Give Gold) through donations. This year's Day of Giving will be from noon on Tuesday, April 21-noon on Wednesday, April 22. Making a gift to Day of Giving is not a requirement to attend the social, but it would be awesome if you helped us reach our goal of 1,000 donors! BG3 socials will be held at the following locations. Register here to attend!
The Alumni Association is taking the provost on the road with Flight Paths with the Provost events! Learn about new academic programs, including aviation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, supply chain and logistics, game design, software engineering, our first doctoral degree program and more from Provost Sebastian van Delden! Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by the Alumni Association. Flight Paths with the Provost events are planned for the following cities for the spring with more to come later this year:
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.
Virtual Alumni Book Club
"How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood
March 13-May 15
The second book for the 2026 Virtual Alumni Book Club is "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood. A charming, deeply moving novel about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories.
Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher. Harriet Larson, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest. Frank Daigle, a retired machinist, hasn’t yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed.
When the three encounter each other one morning in a bookstore in Portland—Violet to buy the novel she was reading in the prison book club before her release, Harriet to choose the next title for the women who remain, and Frank to dispatch his duties as the store handyman—their lives begin to intersect in transformative ways.
The reading period is March 13-May 15. Click here to read a summary and reviews for it. Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
Flight Paths with the Provost - Atlanta
Wednesday, April 1 | 6-8 p.m.
Seasons 52 - Perimeter
Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Business casual attire is suggested. Please register here by Wednesday, March 25. More info provided above.
Winthrop Wednesday at Sully’s Steamers
Wednesday, April 1 │7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sully’s Steamers - Rock Hill
To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Sully’s Steamers – Rock Hill, we are unveiling "The Big Stuff" sandwich! Join us for Winthrop Wednesday on April 1 to be one of the first try The Big Stuff, featuring a freshly steamed bagel layered with sliced turkey, smooth veggie cream cheese, melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce and ripe tomato. Winthrop students, alumni, faculty and staff will enjoy a 20% discount for in-store purchases on April 1. The real Big Stuff will be at Sully’s from 11:30 a.m.-noon, so swing by for lunch and snap a pic with Big Stuff! Can’t make it on April 1? No worries! The Big Stuff sandwich is here to stay! Stop by anytime to enjoy!
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
Friday, April 10-Saturday, April 11
Winthrop University
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.
Winthrop Men’s Golf Alumni Zoom with Coach Kevin Pendley
Monday, April 13│ 7 p.m.
Zoom
Men's golf alumni are invited to a special Winthrop Men’s Golf Alumni Zoom with Coach Kevin Pendley on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect, hear updates on the program and recap the spring season as the team prepares for the 2026 Big South Championships at Fripp Island on April 26-29. Coach Pendley will share program updates and recent highlights; a look ahead at the conference championship and recruiting cycle; upcoming projects and enhancements to the student-athlete experience; and ways alumni can stay involved and support the program. Most importantly, this will be a chance to catch up with fellow alumni, share stories and continue building the strong community that makes Winthrop Golf special. Also, each attendee will receive an exclusive pack of Winthrop golf balls!
Register here by Friday, April 10. The Zoom link will be e-mailed to registrants on Monday, April 13. For questions, e-mail Tommy Henry, senior development officer for Athletics, at henryt@winthrop.edu.
To stay connected, follow Winthrop Men's Golf on X (@WUGolf) and Instagram (@winthropmgolf).
Out of Darkness Campus Walk
Friday, April 17│3 p.m.
Winthrop Amphitheatre
On Friday, April 17, Winthrop Counseling Services will host its annual Out of Darkness Campus Walk in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness. At 2:15 p.m., a Resource Fair will be held on the Campus Green with community agencies and partners to help enhance student awareness of support systems available to them. The walk will start at 3 p.m. from the Campus Green. Participants can create a team walk, or join an existing team to collaborate to reach their fundraising goal. Register to participate here. For questions, e-mail Chloe Wind, staff counselor with the Winthrop University Center for Student Wellness, at windc@winthrop.edu.
50th Anniversary of Greek Life
Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 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!
Flight Paths with the Provost - Savannah
Tuesday, April 21 | 5-7 p.m.
Pacci Italian Kitchen
Join Provost Sebastian van Delden at Pacci Italian Kitchen, located in the Kimpton Brice Hotel, for an evening of connecting with fellow alumni and hearing about exciting updates from Winthrop! Learn about new academic programs, including aviation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, supply chain and logistics, game design, software engineering, our first doctoral degree program and more. Additionally, celebrate the first day of Bleed Garnet, Give Gold with us!
Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Business casual attire is suggested. Please register here by Tuesday, April 14.
Virtual Alumni Book Club Author Talk - "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood
Tuesday, April 28 │6 p.m.
Zoom
Monica Wood, author of the current Virtual Alumni Book Club read, "How to Read a Book" will host a live Author Talk on Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. This is a special opportunity to hear directly from Wood about the inspiration behind the novel, her characters, and the role books (and book clubs) play in creating connection and hope.
Register here for the Author Talk!
Senior Week
May 4–7
The Alumni Association invites the Class of 2026 to celebrate your final days as Winthrop students with Senior Week, May 4-7. Join us for a variety of events to honor your accomplishments, commemorate your time at Winthrop, aid in your transition from student to alumnus and get you connected with the Alumni Association. Click here to visit the Senior Week page.
Flight Paths with the Provost - Myrtle Beach
Thursday, May 28 | 6-8 p.m.
Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Business casual attire is suggested. Please register here by Thursday, May 21. More info provided above.
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
