Alumni and Friends,
Legacy families, make plans to stop by the Legacy Family Hospitality Zone during Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m. at the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House. Take a break, enjoy refreshments, explore the alumni center and connect with other legacy families! You'll have the opportunity to snap a family photo, make a legacy button and celebrate your family's connection to Winthrop. Legacy students are children, grandchildren or siblings of Winthrop alumni. RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 27.
Atlanta alumni, let’s meet and mingle! The Atlanta Alumni Chapter is hosting a Meet and Mingle at Stäge Kitchen & Bar-Dunwoody on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m.! Food and select beverages will be provided by Melissa Blow '96. Business casual attire suggested. Register here by Sunday, Oct. 11.
We can't wait to welcome alumni home for Homecoming and Reunion 2026, Nov. 13-14! There will be something for everyone! Check out the 2026 schedule of events here. Event registration is open! If your class year ends in '1 or '6, you are celebrating a milestone reunion this year! Registration for reunion events closes on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Class of 1976, it’s your golden reunion! Visit your class reunion page for all of your reunion details.
Tailgating spots are available for purchase through Sunday, Nov. 1. Tailgating will be available from 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, rain or shine. Purchase your tailgate spot here! Visit the FAQ page and tailgating policy for more information.
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.
Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
"The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans
Oct. 9-Dec. 11
The fifth book for the 2026 Virtual Alumni Book Club is "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.
In her letters to family and friends, we come to know the life of Sybil Van Antwerp - stubborn, cantankerous, opinionated, always steadfast in her belief in the power of the written word. But as the clock begins to tick for Sybil, the need for a few post-scripts to the life she's led becomes apparent. Fixing her difficult relationship with her children. Taking a final chance at romance. Atoning for an old legal case which has come back to haunt her. And finally, reckoning with a devastating loss that she has spent the last 30 years holding close to her chest.
Read a summary and reviews for it here.
Lacrosse Alumnae Weekend
Oct. 2-4
Winthrop University
Lacrosse alumnae are invited to the Alumnae Lacrosse Weekend, Oct. 2-4, on Winthrop’s campus. Weekend events will include a pickleball tournament on Friday, Oct. 2; alumnae, family and friends practice and game on Saturday, Oct. 3; and home play day on Sunday, Oct. 4. Register for the pickleball tournament here! To register for the Oct. 3-4 events, e-mail Hannah Vance, head lacrosse coach, at potterh@winthrop.edu.
Legacy Family Hospitality Zone
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 2-4 p.m.
Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House
Official Winthrop Ring Days
Oct. 6-7 │10 a.m.-3 p.m.
DiGiorgio Campus Center
If you are a degree-holding alumnus, a current student who has completed 54 credit hours, or a graduate student who has completed at least 18 hours at Winthrop, you are eligible to purchase the Official Winthrop Ring and other Winthrop jewelry! Stop by the Jostens table in the DiGiorgio Campus Center to speak with representatives about your options, get sized and purchase your Official Winthrop Ring. Alumni are eligible for a discount of up to $100 off when rings are purchased at the table! The Student Alumni Council will be on site to provide more information about the Official Winthrop Ring and Fall Ring Ceremony.
Atlanta Meet and Mingle
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 6-8 p.m.
Stäge Kitchen & Bar - Dunwoody
Ghost Tours
Friday, Oct. 23│6:30-10 p.m.
McBryde Hall
The Student Alumni Council is excited to host this year's Ghost Tours, a night full of frightening twists and turns as we share Winthrop's most haunting stories. Tickets are required. All proceeds benefit the Winthrop Fund, which provides immediate support to students and the university. Tours will start from McBryde Hall. Please be advised that the tour will involve walking outdoors between buildings and taking stairs from Tillman Hall's basement to the 4th floor with limited elevator access. The tour also involves strobe lights, loud noises and other special effects. Tickets can be bought here. Don't wait--tickets for this event often sell out!
Grad Finale
Thursday, Oct. 29 │10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-6 p.m.
Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center
Grad Finale is your one-stop shop for all things December Commencement! It is hosted by the Student Alumni Council and the Alumni Association. Students will receive information on graduation status and alumni benefits, and will be able to purchase class rings, graduation announcements and regalia. Campus departments at the event include Annual Giving, Career Development & Internships, Dacus Library, Graduate Studies, Jostens, Oak Hall, Records and Registration, Student Account Services, Technology Services, West Center and the Winthrop Alumni Association. December 2026 graduates, be on the lookout for an e-mail with more details. Please reach out to Brandon Partyka, student and young alumni program coordinator, at partykab@winthrop.edu with any questions.
9th Annual Winthrop Golf Classic
Monday, Nov. 2│10:30 a.m.
Rock Hill Country Club
The 9th Annual Winthrop Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Nov. 2, at Rock Hill Country Club. All proceeds from the golf tournament will support the Winthrop men's and women's golf programs. The day begins at 9 a.m. with check-in followed by a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Four-person teams can register for $800. Hole sponsorships are available for $100, which includes a hole sign with an individual or company name displayed. Mulligans will be available for purchase on-site and cash only. The day will also include a raffle and auction. Register here by Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. For questions, e-mail Kevin Pendley '98, director of golf, at pendleyk@winthrop.edu, or Kasay Gambrell, women's head golf coach, at gambrellk@winthrop.edu.
Homecoming and Reunion 2026
Nov. 13-14
Make plans to come home to Winthrop for Homecoming and Reunion 2026, Nov. 13-14! We look forward to welcoming alumni back to campus! If your class year ends in '6 or '1, you are celebrating a milestone reunion. Register now through Oct. 20.
2026 Official Ring Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov. 18 │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 Fall 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.
91st Annual Tree Lighting
Friday, Dec. 4 │6-7 p.m.
Front Lawn of Tillman Hall
The Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council will host the 91st Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Tillman Hall. The annual event will feature performances by the Winthrop RockHettes and the Winthrop Chorale and Collegiate Choir. The event ends with a countdown to the main attraction: the lighting of the flagpole at the fountain plaza. The Student Alumni Council will sell luminaries for $5 before the tree lighting to add to the holiday glow around Tillman. Proceeds from the luminaries will support the Winthrop Fund. If you can’t attend the tree lighting in person, tune in to the Alumni Association’s Facebook Live stream of the event!
December Champagne Toast
Wednesday, Dec. 16│3-5 p.m.
Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House
December graduates are invited to the Stewart House on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 3-5 p.m. to celebrate their graduation and toast to their accomplishments. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, connect with Alumni Association staff, write a letter to your future self, and more. At 4 p.m., we’ll present the class gift and raise a toast to the Class of 2026.
Winthrop University Interdisciplinary Conference 2027
Thursday, Feb. 25-Saturday, Feb. 27
Winthrop University
Save the date for the 4th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference, which will be held on campus, Thursday, Feb. 25-Saturday, Feb. 27. The 2027 conference theme is “Migration in a Changing World: An Interdisciplinary Approach.” From the migration of cells to the migration of cultures, fundamental concepts are transformed through migration. How do we understand migration in this moment of profound global change? Interested in presenting at the conference? Proposals for oral, poster, and artistic presentations are being accepted through Sunday, Nov. 1. Learn more here!
Winthrop Ever Stand,
Lori Tuttle
Executive Director of Alumni Relations
