"To bridge the gap between students, alumni and the community by shedding light on the treasures and traditions of Winthrop University."
The Winthrop Alumni Association established the Student Alumni Council (SAC) in 1984 to educate students about Winthrop’s treasures and traditions. SAC members are “tradition keepers,” keeping the spirit of Winthrop traditions alive for the current study body.
SAC engages and educates students and the campus community in the history and traditions of Winthrop, educates students on how they can stay connected to Winthrop after graduation and assists students in transitioning to alumni.
Follow SAC on Instagram (winthropsac) to see what we are up to!
We look for excited, passionate Winthrop students who want to share their love of Winthrop and its traditions with students. Students interested in joining SAC will complete an application and an interview with the executive committee and Alumni Association staff.
We have completed recruitment for 2025. Applications will re-open in August 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Student Alumni Council membership, please contact our Membership Chair Gabrielle Johnson at sac@mailbox.winthrop.edu. We look forward to connecting with you!
From freshmen move-in day through graduation, SAC members serve as the resident "tradition keepers" who promote the spirit, history and tradition of Winthrop and provide opportunities for students to develop into active, engaged citizens and future alumni. Events that SAC hosts include:
The Student Alumni Council offers a number of events and activities to keep Winthrop
students engaged throughout the year. Follow SAC on Instagram (@winthropsac) for updates on upcoming events!
*All event times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.
Every Friday │11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
DiGiorgio Campus Center
The Student Alumni Council encourages all members of the Winthrop community to sport
Garnet and Gold on Fridays! We will have a table in the lobby of the DiGiorgio Campus Center to celebrate those wearing Garnet and Gold with prizes and to hand out tickets to
those who are not.
Sept. 8-9
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 University, 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 onsite to provide more information about the Official Winthrop Ring and Fall Ring Ceremony.
Oct. 6-7 │10 a.m.-3:00 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 University, 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 onsite to provide more information about the Official Winthrop Ring and Fall Ring Ceremony.
Oct. 23 │6:30-10:30 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!
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 Commencement! The event is held each March for May graduates and October for December graduates. It is hosted by the Student Alumni Council and the Alumni Association. Students are invited to Richardson Ballroom where they receive information on graduation status, alumni benefits, 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.
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.
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, you can tune in to the Alumni Association’s Facebook Live stream of the event.
The Executive Committee provides strategic direction and guidance to the organization. These informed and engaged campus leaders serve as ambassadors and committee chairs on behalf of the organization and university.
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Kaedia Hodge President |
Paris Johnson Vice President |
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Gabrielle Johnson Membership Chair |
Chasity Phillips Marketing Chair |
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Cheska Antigua Historical Traditions Chair |
Nehemiah Smith Ring Chair |
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Zekiah Lasanta Campus and Community Outreach Chair |
