The Alumni Association offers a number of events and activities to keep Winthrop alumni engaged throughout the year. Follow the Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram (@winthropalumni) for updates on alumni events!
Use one of the free digital Winthrop backgrounds for virtual events and wear your garnet and gold attire to show your Eagle pride for both in-person and virtual activities!
*All event times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, Aug. 1-Tuesday, Nov. 12
Are you ready to celebrate this years Homecoming and Reunion Weekend? Purchase your 2024 Homecoming T-shirt for $25 from Thursday, Aug. 1 – Tuesday, Nov. 12. T-shirts will be mailed to the address noted on the order form and shipping confirmations will be e-mailed before T-shirts are shipped.
Homecoming T-shirts purchased by Monday, Sept. 30 will be mailed in October. Please allow 2-3 weeks for production and shipping following the Sept. 30 deadline. Homecoming T-shirts purchased after Monday, Sept. 30 will be mailed in December.
The 2024 Homecoming T-shirt design will be printed on the front of a vintage gold T-shirt. More information and to order this years Homecoming T-shirt can be found on the Homecoming website. Contact Brittany Neely '14, alumni engagement coordinator, at neelyb@winthrop.edu with questions.
Aug. 2-Oct. 4
It’s a hot and sticky Sunday in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Glory has settled into her usual after-church routine, meeting gamblers at the local coffee shop, where she works as a small-time bookie. Sitting at her corner table, Glory hears that her best friend—a nun beloved by the community—has been found dead in her apartment. When police declare the mysterious death a suicide, Glory is convinced that there must be more to the story and, with her reluctant daughter, with troubles of her own, in tow, launches a shadow investigation in a town of oil tycoons, church gossips, and a rumored voodoo priestess. As a Black woman of a certain age who grew up in a segregated Louisiana, Glory is used to being minimized and overlooked. But she’s determined to make her presence known as the case leads her deep into a web of intrigue she never realized Lafayette could harbor.
The reading period is Aug. 2-Oct. 4. We look forward to reading with you!
Click here to read a summary and reviews for it. Visit the Suggested Reading Schedule so you know the reading milestones we are striving for ahead of time.
Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
Tuesday, Aug. 22-Friday, Oct. 18
For a limited time only, you can purchase this special edition T-shirt honoring your time in Wofford and Richardson, our high-rise residence halls. T-shirts are $20 each. The garnet logo is printed on a heather-gray cotton blend T-shirt.
T-shirt sales are open through Friday, Oct. 18. They will be mailed to the address provided on the order form in November. Order yours now!
Kicks off Sept. 12 - Program will run Sept. 2024 - April 2025
Registration is on going with multiple entry points throughout the program.
Winthrop Connect
I'm Ready is excited to launch its impactful second year; with alumni mentor and student mentee recruitment now open! This program is designed to create meaningful connections between our alumni and current students, offering a flexible approach to mentoring. With four micro-mentoring sessions - two in the fall and two in the spring - I'm Ready accomodates busy schedules while maximizing the mentorship experience. Each session is focused on specific, impactful topics such as career exploration, skill development, networking strategies, and personal growth, ensuring a well-rounded and rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees.
Click here for program details and how to get involved. Contact Leah Simmonds '23, alumni career program director, at simmondsl@winthrop.edu with questions.
Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6-8 p.m.
Burgers & Barley
Alumni, students and faculty will have the opportunity to network with local business
partners. Register here by Friday, Sept. 20. If you are not local and can't attend, follow the College of Business and Technology on social media to stay connected and up to date on happenings and news:
Instagram: @WinthropCBT_
Facebook: Winthrop University College of Business and Technology
LinkedIn: Winthrop University College of Business and Technology
For questions, e-mail Cara Peters, Chair of Management & Marketing, at petersc@winthrop.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lobby, DiGiorgio Campus Center
Show pride for Winthrop with the Official Winthrop Ring! If you are a degree-holding alumnus, a current undergraduate student who has completed 54 credit hours, achieving Junior or Senior status, or a graduate student who has completed at least 18 hours at Winthrop University, you can purchase the Official Winthrop Ring and other Winthrop jewelry. Stop by the DiGiorgio Campus Center lobby to visit with Jostens, who will help you understand your options, get sized and purchase your ring.
The Student Alumni Council will welcome you at the Jostens table to provide more information about the Official Winthrop Ring.
Saturday, Oct. 5 | 2 p.m.
The Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House
525 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Legacy students and their families are invited to join us for a scavenger hunt during Family Day, Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.! The scavenger hunt will be held at The Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House, located at 525 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733.
The Student Alumni Council and Alumni Association have hidden clues around campus to share more about Winthrop’s history and beloved traditions. The first family to complete the scavenger hunt and return to the Stewart House will receive a family prize pack! This event is exclusively for legacy students and their families. Register by Friday, Sept. 27.
If you have not registered for Family Day, complete your registration by Sunday, Sept. 22. View the full schedule of events for Family Day before you arrive.
Friday, Oct. 18 | 6:30-11 p.m.
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. Tours will leave every 15 minutes and last around 30 minutes each. Tickets sell quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time! Tickets are $10 and will go on sale soon. All proceeds benefit the Winthrop Fund.
Thursday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-6 p.m.
Bookstore Commons, DiGiorgio Campus Center
Grad Finale is your one stop place for all things Commencement! Graduating students are invited to the Winthrop Bookstore to receive information on graduation status and alumni benefits, as well as purchase class rings, graduation announcements and regalia. Campus departments at the event include Annual Giving, Career Development & Internships, Graduate Studies, Jostens, Oak Hall, Records and Registration, Student Financial Services, Technology Services, West Center and the Winthrop Alumni Association.
Monday, Oct. 28 | 9 a.m.
Tega Cay Golf Club located at 15083 Molokai Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708
It's Tee time! Join the Women's Softball and Lacrosse teams for the inaugural Winthrop
Softball and Lacrosse Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Tega Cay Golf Club. All proceeds from the golf tournament will support the Winthrop softball and lacrosse
programs.
The day will begin at 7:45 a.m. with check-in at the clubhouse and a warm-up opportunity
at the driving range followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Teams will be playing Captain’s
Choice. After 18 holes, enjoy lunch at the clubhouse and the top three teams will
be recognized.
Sponsorship opportunities, individual player and team information can be found below.
Register a team, company or yourself by Friday, Oct. 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Oct. 11-Dec. 13
The incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion.
In 1954, Annie Wilkins, a sixty-three-year-old farmer from Maine, embarked on an impossible journey. She had no relatives left, she'd lost her family farm to back taxes, and her doctor had just given her two years to live--but only if she lived restfully. He offered her a spot in the county's charity home. Instead, she decided she wanted to see the Pacific Ocean just once before she died. She bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men's dungarees, loaded up her horse, and headed out from Maine in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. She had no map, no GPS, no phone. But she had her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness.
The reading period is Oct. 11-Dec. 13. We look forward to reading with you!
Click here to read a summary and reviews for it. Visit the Suggested Reading Schedule so you know the reading milestones we are striving for ahead of time.
Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
Nov. 4-9
We are excited to welcome alumni and friends back to campus for Homecoming and Reunion Nov. 4-9! If your class year ends in '4 and '9 you are celebrating a milestone reunion this year. Register for your milestone reunion or Homecoming activities via the online registration forms. For questions about class reunions or other weekend activities, please call 803/323-2145
or e-mail alumni@winthrop.edu.
Wednesday, November 20 | 6 p.m.
Richardson Ballroom, DiGiorgio Campus Center
The Student Alumni Council presents the Official Fall Ring Ceremony! Students who purchased their rings prior to Friday, Oct. 4 are eligible to participate in the ceremony and be presented with their rings. Tune into the livestream of the ceremony on the Alumni Association Facebook page!
Purchase your Official Winthrop Ring as a lifelong reminder of your Winthrop experience by shopping the website for our exclusive partner, Jostens.
Friday, Dec. 13 | 4 p.m.
The Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House
525 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733
The Alumni Association is celebrating our legacy students at a Legacy Commencement Celebration on Friday, Dec. 13 at The Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House from 4-5 p.m., located at 525 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733.
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and conversations with Winthrop’s president, Dr. Edward Serna ’02, along with members of the alumni team, the Alumni Executive Board and fellow legacy families. Legacy families will have photo opportunities, be presented with a commemorative legacy token to wear at Commencement and a Winthrop alumni gift bag.
Contact Brittany Neely ’14, alumni engagement coordinator, at neelyb@winthrop.edu if you have any questions.
