The Alumni Association offers a number of events and activities to keep Winthrop alumni engaged throughout the year. Follow the Alumni Association on Facebook, Instagram (@winthropalumni) and Winthrop Connect 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.
Through April 2025
Registration is ongoing with multiple entry points throughout the program.
Winthrop Connect
I'm Ready 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 accommodates 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 information on how to get involved. Contact Leah Simmonds '23, alumni career program director, at simmondsl@winthrop.edu with questions.
"The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony" by Annabelle Tometich
March 14-May 16
The second book for the 2025 Virtual Alumni Book Club is "The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony" by Annabelle Tometich. A poignant and deceptively entertaining memoir of growing up as a mixed-race Filipina “nobody” in suburban Florida as Annabelle traces the roots of her upbringing—all the while reckoning with her erratic father’s untimely death in a Fort Myers motel, her fiery mother’s bitter yearning for the country she left behind, and her own journey in the pursuit of belonging. The reading period is March 14-May 16. Click here to read a summary and reviews for it. Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
Tuesday, April 22│5-8 p.m.
Charlotte, NC - Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
Greenville - Double Stamp Brewery
Rock Hill - Slow Play Brewing
To celebrate Bleed Garnet, Give Gold Day of Giving, attend a Day of Giving social near you! We hope you'll join us in giving and help us reach our goal of 1,000 donors! Making a gift to Day of Giving is not a requirement to attend the socials.
Tuesday, April 22 | 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Scholars Walk near the DiGiorgio Campus Center
Join the Student Alumni Council on Scholars Walk to kick off the first day of Winthrop's Bleed Garnet, Give Gold Day of Giving! We will be celebrating generosity and making an impact as the whole Winthrop community comes together to support current and future Eagles. There are plenty of ways to get involved:
Friday, April 25 | 6-9 p.m.
Olde Stone House
968 Eden Terrace
Alumni are invited to Winthrop's Department of Political Science, Philosophy, Religion and Legal Studies (PPRL) 9th Annual Alumni Reception, Student Awards Ceremony and Pi Sigma Alpha (PSA) Honor Society Induction for PPRL and Model UN alumni on Friday, April 25, from 6-9 p.m. in the Olde Stone House. We will welcome back our alumni to celebrate the vast span of Winthrop PPRL, including Model UN, the Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research (CPOPR), the Winthrop Poll and the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy.
This year, we have the distinct honor of awarding 10 student scholarships named for prominent members and friends of our program. We will also prepare for the 50th anniversary of the Winthrop University Model United Nations Program in 2026.
Tickets are $25*, which includes wine, beer and hot/cold hors d'oeuvres. Each ticket purchased for the event will contribute to the PPRL Academic Excellence Fund to support departmental student scholarships. Purchase Your Ticket here by Thursday, April 24
Saturday, May 3 | 6-10 p.m.
McBryde Hall
Wear your finest attire and lace up those sneakers for a night of fun, friends and dancing to celebrate and raise funds for Winthrop student athletes at the 2025 Sneaker Ball: Annual Eagle Club Scholarship Auction, presented by Vinyet Architecture! Live music from Chunky Daddy, delicious cocktails, dinner and a curated silent-auction.
What is a “Sneaker Ball” you ask? It’s simple: pair your cocktail attire with your favorite sneakers! You get to dress fancy while wearing comfortable (and fun) shoes! Purchase your tickets at https://eagleclub.givesmart.com. For questions, e-mail eagleclub@winthrop.edu.
Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 8
The Alumni Association invites the Class of 2025 to celebrate their final days as Winthrop students with Senior Week, May 5 - 8. Graduating students will join us for a variety of events to honor their accomplishments, commemorate their time at Winthrop, aid in their transition from students to alumni and connect them with the Alumni Association. There are no fees to attend Senior Week events, although some require participation in the Senior Class Gift campaign.
Check out our full schedule of events. Registration is required and will close on Sunday, April 20.
Friday, May 9 | 4-5 p.m.
Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House
Legacy students who are graduating in May will be celebrated at the Legacy Commencement Celebration on Friday, May 9 at the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House. Students and their families will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, mingling with the Alumni Executive Board, photo opportunities and will receive their commemorative token from President Serna ’02 to wear at Commencement. Legacy students, register to attend here by Friday, May 2.
Friday, May 9 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Byrnes Auditorium
Award-winning actress Shanola Hampton ’98 will return home to Winthrop University May 9-10 and headline a number of events during her visit. Shanola will be the main attraction in an “Evening with Shanola Hampton” in Byrnes Auditorium. The emcee for the evening is theatre graduate Kalaylah Chisolm ’22, ’23. During her public talk, Shanola will connect her Winthrop experience with her career in the entertainment industry, how she has chosen to give back, and the responsibilities that come with being in the limelight. There also will be time for Hampton to answer questions from the crowd. Following the talk, a reception will be held with an opportunity for photos.
Register here to attend by Friday, May 2.
Monday, May 19 | 8:30 a.m.
Rock Hill Country Club
600 Country Club Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
The 8th annual Winthrop Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 19 at the Rock Hill Country Club. Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. 4-person teams can register for $800. Individual players can register for $200. Hole sponsorships are available for $100, which includes a hole sign with individual or company name displayed. Mulligans will be available for purchase on-site and cash only. All proceeds from the golf tournament will support the Winthrop men's and women's golf programs. The day will also include a silent auction, prizes and gifts. Register here by Monday, May 12 at 5 p.m. For questions, e-mail Kevin Pendley '98, men's head golf coach, at pendleyk@winthrop.edu or Kasay Gambrell, women's head golf coach, at gambrellk@winthrop.edu.
Thursday, June 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Greenville Convention Center
Alumni are invited to attend HireSouthCarolina Multi-University Alumni Career Fair on Thursday, June 12. 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!
