Make plans to come home to Winthrop for the 2025 Black Alumni Weekend, April 10-12!
With over 6,700 Black alumni, this weekend is an opportunity to honor the strides
made by our trailblazing graduates while building meaningful connections for the future.
From thought-provoking panels to community service and celebratory gatherings, this
weekend is designed for alumni, students and friends to come together and honor our
shared history.
Black Alumni Weekend is held in April because April 6 is a day of reflection and pride for Winthrop, specifically for Black alumni and students, marking pivotal moments in our history.
To ensure sure you are connected with Winthrop and receive information for Black Alumni Weekend, share your updated contact information with the Alumni Association! Also, follow the Winthrop Alumni Association (@winthropalumni) on Facebook and Instagram and the Black Alumni Council on Facebook and Instagram (@winthropbac) to stay connected.
Nametags can be picked up on Thursday, April 10 inside the DiGiorgio Campus Center from 4-6 p.m. or Friday, April 11 at the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House from 9-11 a.m.
Parking for on-campus events will be available at any parking lot on campus throughout the weekend. Refer to the campus parking map for parking information.
For questions, e-mail alumni@winthrop.edu or bac@winthropalumni.com.
Interested in being a Black Alumni Weekend sponsor?
We are looking for sponsors, both employers and individuals, to help amplify the impact of this special weekend. Individual sponsorship opportunities start at $250. Business sponsorship opportunities start at $1,000. Sponsorships directly contribute to scholarships, events and programs that celebrate and uplift Black students and alumni. E-mail bac@winthropalumni.com to learn more.
Chelsea Brown ’14, president
Bryan Mobley ’16, vice president, communications, membership and programming
Malenia Swinton ’13, vice president, strategy and governance
Erin Blake ’07, treasurer
DeAlva Wilson Arnold ’92 ’94, advisor
Sherille Barber ’87 ’99, advisor
Isaiah Venning ’95, advisor
Byron Putman ’94, advisor