Alumni and Friends,
Homecoming is just around the corner, so you know it’s time to purchase your 2026 Homecoming T-shirt by Friday, Sept. 18! Did you know that the 2026 Homecoming T-shirt design pays homage to Winthrop's first mascot! Read about the historical connection and purchase your T-shirt here. Homecoming T-shirts are $25, which includes shipping.
If your class year ends in '1 or '6, you are celebrating a milestone reunion this year! Registration for reunion events is open through Tuesday, Oct. 20. Class of 1976, it’s your golden reunion! Visit your class reunion page for all of your reunion details. We look forward to welcoming alumni home in November!
In other news, we are headed back out for more Flight Paths with the Provost events! Charleston alumni, mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 10! Join Provost Sebastian van Delden to connect and 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! Business casual attire is suggested. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres courtesy of the Alumni Association. Flight Paths with the Provost: Charleston will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at The Rutledge Room. Register to attend here by Thursday, Sept. 3.
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.
"Didn't You Use to Be Queenie B?" by Terri-Lynne DeFino
Through Oct. 2
The fourth book for the 2026 Virtual Alumni Book Club is "Didn't You Use to Be Queenie B?" by Terri-Lynne DeFino.
Meet the Firms
Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
McBryde Hall
Students and recent graduates in accounting, finance, economics or computer information systems are invited to attend Meet the Firms, hosted by Winthrop's Kappa Rho Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. This networking event connects accounting, finance, economics and computer information systems students and recent graduates with employers and professional organizations. Participants include CPA firms, wealth management firms, banks, government agencies and relevant corporate departments (e.g., internal audit, accounting, tax, and finance). Register via Handshake by Friday, Aug. 28 to ensure a printed nametag is prepared for you. If your organization would like to participate in Meet the Firms to recruit Winthrop students and alumni, please visit the Meet the Firms page for employer information and registration.
Welcome to the City: Orlando
Sept. 2│5-7 p.m.
Sideward Brewing
Orlando-area alumni are invited to welcome our newest alumni, the Class of 2026, to
the area with a Welcome to the City on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Sideward Brewing! Catch up with old friends and connect with recent graduates over drinks! Click here to register for this event!
Official Winthrop Ring Days
Sept. 8-9 and 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.
Flight Paths with the Provost: Charleston
Thursday, Sept. 10│6-8 p.m.
The Rutledge Room
Join fellow Charleston-area alumni and Provost Sebastian van Delden to connect and learn about exciting updates from Winthrop! See more info above. Please register by Thursday, Sept. 3.
Virtual Alumni Book Club Author Talk - "Didn’t You Use to Be Queenie B?" by Terri-Lynne
DeFino
Thursday, Sept. 24 │6 p.m.
Zoom
Terri-Lynne DeFino, author of the current Virtual Alumni Book Club read, "Didn’t You Use to Be Queenie B?," will host an Author Talk on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. DeFino brings the same warmth, wit and big-heartedness to everything she writes, and we cannot wait to hear her talk about the inspiration behind Regina and Gale, the world of professional kitchens, and the real heart of this beautiful story. Register here for the Author Talk!
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.
Homecoming and Reunion 2026
Nov. 13-14
Save the date 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.
Winthrop Ever Stand,
Lori Tuttle
Executive Director of Alumni Relations
