Alumni and Friends,
We loved seeing so many alumni on campus for Homecoming and Reunion! From class reunions, campus tours, athletics events, lectures, tailgating and more – we did it all! Check out all the highlights from the weekend on the Alumni Association’s Facebook page and Instagram. Also, save the date for Homecoming and Reunion 2025, Nov. 14-15!
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 28 students received their official Winthrop class ring at the Fall Ring Ceremony, hosted by the Student Alumni Council and Alumni Association. If you didn’t catch the livestream of the ceremony on the Alumni Association Facebook page, the video is available to view under the “video” tab. Congratulations to all the students who received their official class ring!
I hope to see you at the 89th Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Tillman Hall front lawn, hosted by the Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council. We will ring in the holiday season with performances by the Winthrop RockHettes, Chorale and Collegiate Choir, and countdown to the lighting of the flagpole on the front lawn. Yes, that’s correct, the flagpole! This year’s lighting will look different in order to ensure the historic Southern Magnolia continues to thrive for years to come. Lights can no longer be affixed to the magnolia tree so the flagpole at the new fountain will be lit in the shape of a Christmas tree to celebrate the season. If you cannot attend in person, watch the livestream on the Alumni Association Facebook page!
As the semester comes to a close, the Alumni Association is excited to celebrate December graduates and welcome them to the Alumni Association. On Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m., December 2024 graduates are invited to the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center for the Champagne Toast to the Class of 2024 as we toast to their accomplishments and celebrate their graduation in their new alumni home. Students and their families will enjoy a tour of the alumni house, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, write a letter to their future self, and more! The Class of 2024 class gift will be presented and President Serna '02 will lead the toast. Graduates should RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 26.
On Friday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m., the Alumni Association will host the Legacy Commencement Celebration for December Graduates at the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House. Legacy families will have photo opportunities, meet the Alumni Executive Board, and legacy students will be presented with a commemorative legacy token to wear at Commencement and receive a Winthrop alumni gift bag. To RSVP, e-mail Brittany Neely ’14, alumni engagement coordinator, at neelyb@winthrop.edu.
Visit the Alumni Association upcoming events page for full details on upcoming events.
Through Dec. 13
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Perfect Horse” and “The Eighty-Dollar
Champion,” this newest book club selection, “The Ride of Her Life,” details 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. Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
Sept. 2024 - April 2025
Registration is ongoing 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 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 how to get involved. Contact Leah Simmonds ’23, alumni career program director, at simmondsl@winthrop.edu with questions.
Winthrop Ever Stand,
Lori Tuttle
Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion Giving
