“Homecoming @ Home” features Q&As and a virtual 5k
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
This month, the university is set to carry out the first ever virtually accessible Homecoming Week. Among the 2020 lineup are two virtual events: “Roomie’s Homecoming Run: A Virtual 5k” and “Coffee With the Dean.” “Roomie’s Homecoming Run: A Virtual 5k” will begin on Saturday, Oct. 17 and will...
Alumni Association eliminates membership fees
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
July 14, 2020
The university’s Alumni Association has announced a new structure of initiation that will grant all graduates an automatic entrance into the alumni family. With the elimination of membership fees, the association has opened its arms to over 72,000 alumni. This change will provide alumni with more ...
Alumni Association lowers The REC center prices for alumni
Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2019
The Alumni Association has made changes to the prices for alumni who use the Pennington Student Activity Center, also known as the REC. The proposal was first approved Friday, Nov. 8 and was implemented Nov. 11. Alumni are still required to be members of the Alumni Association in order to gain access...
Graduating seniors receive their ceremonial rings
Samantha Gambino, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2019
A ring ceremony for graduating seniors was held by the Alumni Association and had an extra surprise at the end as Roomie the Lion also received his graduation ring. The ceremony was held on Dec. 4 in the Student Union Grand Ballroom and started with Dr. Joe Burns, a graduate coordinator, as the master...
Seniors prepare to launch into a new chapter
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2019
The Lion 4 Life Launch Party is an event that celebrates the graduating seniors as their college careers come to an end. The celebration will take place on Dec. 12 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center, just two days before commencement. Jenni O’Neil, associate director of alumni programming...
50th annual ceremony recognizes distinguished alumni
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2019
As a part of Homecoming Week, a few of the university’s most celebrated and accomplished alumni were honored. The 50th annual Alumni Awards Evening took place on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. At the event, alumni and their friends were able to enjoy food provided by Southeast...
Excitement at ‘Grad Fair’
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2019
Advertised as a one-stop shop for graduating students, “Grad Fair,” prepared students for the final leg of their academic journey and beyond. Held in the Student Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 12 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 13, "Grad Fair" provided an opportunity for to-be graduates...
Get ready for graduation
Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
With student working to finish their final semester of school, the Alumni Association prepares to help seniors gather their final memorabilia at "Grad Fair." Jennifer O’Neil, associate director of alumni programming, gave insight on what to expect when visiting the "Grad Fair." “'Grad Fair'...
Ring ceremony honors seniors
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2018
The ring ceremony marked the next step towards graduation for seniors. The Alumni Association and Balfour hosted the celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Associate Director of the Alumni Association Jenni O'Neil shared the preparation that went towards the ceremonial night. "We started planning...
