Wingate University Alumni

10/30/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 🐾

HOMECOMING IS HERE, AND WE’RE PUMPED!

Let’s take a look back at Homecoming 1986, when the theme was “Movin’ On Up,” capturing the new changes that happened in our campus life and celebrating Homecoming with parades, new traditions and lots of fun; all while keeping the Bulldog spirit alive

Do you have any fun memories from those days? Drop down in the comments!👇

10/29/2026

GET HYPED, BULLDOGS! Homecoming is two days away!!

Follow the link below to explore all the activities and check out the full schedule of Homecoming events!

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 31ST!
https://www.wingate.edu/i-am/alumni/homecoming

10/28/2026

WINGATE’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT! 🐾💙

Wingate’s School of Education received a $10,000 grant from the Union County Community Foundation to support its special-education licensure program; which will help strengthen the program and address the growing gaps in special education, helping meet the increasing need for qualified educators year after year.

Want to learn more? Read the full story through this link! 🐾

https://www.wingate.edu/news-archive/news-post/~board/whats-up-at-wingate/post/school-of-ed-receives-10k-grant-to-boost-special-education-licensure-program

10/27/2026

TUESDAY TRIVIA 🐾
HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE! 💙

Let’s kick off the celebration by taking a look back at Bulldog history! 📸

Can you guess which Homecoming year these photos are from? 🤔

A. 1998
B. 2008
C. 2010
D. 1978

Do you know the answer? Tell us in the comments! 👇

And if you have any memories from Homecoming, we’d love to hear them!💙

10/26/2026

Alumni Spotlight | Morgan Rorie James ’18

Congratulations to Morgan Rorie James ’18, who was recently named Mid-Level Nurse of the Year for Atrium Union! 🎉

Morgan credits the Wingate Nursing program with helping prepare her for the NCLEX (licensing exam) and her nursing career. After working as a nurse and travel nurse, she returned to Atrium Union in Monroe, where she now serves as a clinical supervisor in the women’s health unit.

Congratulations, Morgan! We love seeing our Bulldogs shine! 💙🐾

Read Morgan’s story and learn more about her journey through this link!

https://www.wingate.edu/news-archive/news-post/~board/whats-up-at-wingate/post/james-rewarded-by-atrium-for-leadership-and-willingness-to-keep-learning

10/23/2026

Alumni Spotlight – Mark Horne ’83, Alumni Board Chair 🐾
What does Wingate mean to you? 🧐

10/23/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 💙

Let’s take a look back at the 1964–1965 school year, when Wingate was still a junior college! 🎓

These photos come from the 1965 yearbook, whose main theme featured blended images that captured student life and the unique Bulldog experience of that era! 📸✨

Take a look and let us know if you have any memories from those days!! We’d love to hear your stories in the comment👇

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Celebrate a decade of Doctor of Physical Therapy excellence with us! 💙

Reconnect with former classmates, faculty, and current students as we mark 10 years since our inaugural graduating class!

Whether you're looking to earn continuing education units, catch up on campus, or unwind with live music, games, and great food, we can't wait to welcome you back home.

📲 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDj12YIs01tWf5-lB3HQaXSh8638euQT8F8FGEQZYv8Ez9Nw/viewform

💡 Registration Details:

Register by October 30th to receive a free commemorative t-shirt!

Final registration deadline is November 6th.

10/22/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT | Joshua Smith ’22 🎓

Congratulations to Joshua Smith ’22, who has been promoted to Director of Digital Media for the University of Lynchburg’s athletic department!

Joshua previously served as Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Bridgewater College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Wingate and an MBA from the University of Lynchburg.

We’re proud to see this Bulldog continue to grow in their passions! 💙