Wingate University Alumni

Wingate University Alumni Welcome to the official Wingate University Alumni Association page, connecting the Bulldog. Our international network continues to expand each year.

Wingate University alumni are leaders across a wide range of organizations with backgrounds in an array of academic and professional disciplines. Stay connected, and be a part of the Bulldog Nation's growing influence and positive impact on our local community and beyond. Join the alumni association today! Connect by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations, at [email protected] or by phone, 704-233-8322.

The Cindy Jordan Campus Store is celebrating the new year by offering an additional 50% off of clearance items. Online s...
01/21/2025

The Cindy Jordan Campus Store is celebrating the new year by offering an additional 50% off of clearance items.

Online shoppers can use coupon code NEWYEAR50 at wingateoutfitters.com.

Sale ends Sunday, so grab your new gear today!

On this Martin Luther King day, the University would like to announce this year's MLK Jr. awards recipients. Faculty me...
01/20/2025

On this Martin Luther King day, the University would like to announce this year's MLK Jr. awards recipients.

Faculty member Candace Lapan, staffers Akira Webb and Tariah Harrell, students Natalia Flores and Neylan Mason, and the Music Department will receive awards for exemplifying the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

The banquet will be held on Friday, January 24th at 5pm. The banquet will be held on Friday, January 24th at 5pm. Alumni are invited to attend.

Read more and RSVP by Wednesday, January 22nd at noon at the link below.

Read more:
https://www.wingate.edu/news-archive/news-post/~board/whats-up-at-wingate/post/university-honoring-sextet-with-awards-honoring-legacy-of-mlk

⭐️Fun Fact Friday⭐️The famous Wingate Gate reads, “Faith, Knowledge, Service, 1896.” This motto was translated from the ...
01/17/2025

⭐️Fun Fact Friday⭐️

The famous Wingate Gate reads, “Faith, Knowledge, Service, 1896.”

This motto was translated from the Roman Values, “Fides, Scientia, Pietas.” The first Gate was given to the school by a graduating class in 1924. It was meant to symbolize the progress of Wingate college as it opened its doors to become a Junior college.

Since then, there has been one other Gate that was built in 1942. The most recent renovation of the Gate occurred in 2012.

Do you have any memories of the gate?

Bulldog Trivia Tuesday! 🐾What year did this baseball team play?A. 1989B. 1983C. 1975D. 1995
01/14/2025

Bulldog Trivia Tuesday! 🐾

What year did this baseball team play?

A. 1989
B. 1983
C. 1975
D. 1995

Wingate's new provost brings energy and vision to her new role. When Dr. Laura Hunt was considering applying for the pos...
01/13/2025

Wingate's new provost brings energy and vision to her new role.

When Dr. Laura Hunt was considering applying for the position of provost at Wingate University, one thing that attracted her was the makeup of Wingate’s student body: high percentages of student-athletes, first-generation collegians and Pell-eligible students.

“I really love that student body,” she says. “I really love feeling like we make such a difference in their lives and we get to help them see their own potential when sometimes they don’t even know what they’re capable of doing.”

Read more:
https://www.wingate.edu/news-archive/news-post/~board/whats-up-at-wingate/post/hunt-brings-energy-and-vision-to-role-as-universitys-new-provost

⭐️Fun Fact Friday!⭐️ Do you know how the Burris building got its name?Craven Cullen Burris kept Wingate College alive th...
01/10/2025

⭐️Fun Fact Friday!⭐️ Do you know how the Burris building got its name?

Craven Cullen Burris kept Wingate College alive throughout the years of the Great Depression by his strong faith and pure determination. Burris served as the Wingate College President from 1937 to 1953. He spent much of his life involved with Wingate; first, as a student of Wingate School (1912 to 1914), and then later went on to become a teacher, coach, minister, registrar, Board of Education member, College Dean, and eventually, President of the College. His dedication to the institution shows in the roles he played throughout his years at Wingate.

Burris’ dedication and determination to keep the doors of Wingate open was inspiring to many that passed through Wingate. In the 1960’s one of the leading academic buildings was named in honor of him and his service. The Burris academic building still stands today as one of the main academic buildings on campus.

Trae Harrell ’17 has been named to the College Sports Communicators’ “30 Under 30” list, which “recognizes emerging athl...
01/09/2025

Trae Harrell ’17 has been named to the College Sports Communicators’ “30 Under 30” list, which “recognizes emerging athletics communications professionals at all levels of college sports in strategic, creative and digital spaces.” Harrell is assistant athletic director for creative services and athletic communications at Catawba College.

⭐️ Fun Fact Friday ⭐️Once Wingate’s first library, the Efird Building now houses the honors college and is recognized as...
01/03/2025

⭐️ Fun Fact Friday ⭐️

Once Wingate’s first library, the Efird Building now houses the honors college and is recognized as a historic property by the Union County Historic Preservation Commission.

J.B. Efird, a Wingate alum and successful businessman, owned a chain of 50+ department stores across the Carolinas and Virginia. His stores were pioneers in the South, introducing escalators and offering employee pensions and insurance—practices well ahead of their time.

Though replaced by the Ethel K. Smith Library in 1959, the Efird Building remains a cherished piece of Wingate’s history. 💙

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/WUHistoryandSites

Bulldog Trivia Tuesday Can you guess the year of Wingate's Cross Country teams in this photo?A. 2004B. 2003C. 2002D. 200...
12/31/2024

Bulldog Trivia Tuesday

Can you guess the year of Wingate's Cross Country teams in this photo?

A. 2004
B. 2003
C. 2002
D. 2001

12/29/2024

🐾 The University continues to help reshape the town of Wingate. Alumna Dayna Irby (’00)’s Social House, on Main Street by the railroad tracks, has quickly become a meeting spot for faculty, staff, students and alumni. Grad housing is being built on Main Street, a major gift from the Braswell Foundation will help fund a community ppark, and Union County is ready to start building the food-service facility the BARN on University property. 💙🐶💛

⭐️ Fun Fact Friday ⭐️Charles A. Cannon, son of Cannon Mills founder James W. Cannon, left a lasting mark on Wingate Univ...
12/27/2024

⭐️ Fun Fact Friday ⭐️

Charles A. Cannon, son of Cannon Mills founder James W. Cannon, left a lasting mark on Wingate University. Through generous donations, Cannon helped fund several campus landmarks, including the Ruth Coltrane Cannon Dormitory (1955), Ethel K. Smith Library, Budd E. Smith Science Building, W.T. Harris Dining Hall, and more.

In 1986, Wingate honored his contributions by naming the Cannon Complex in his memory. His passion for giving lives on through the Cannon Foundation, which continues to support education, healthcare, and human services—including Wingate University. 💙

📖 "I like the attitude of the people here... and the contribution this institution makes to the lives of young people." - Charles A. Cannon

Learn more about Charles A. Cannon here: tinyurl.com/WUHistoryandSites

Wishing you all a happy holiday! 🐾💙
12/25/2024

Wishing you all a happy holiday! 🐾💙

🐾 Bulldog Trivia Tuesday 🐾Can you guess the year of Wingate's Men's and Women's Tennis teams in these photos? A. 1978B. ...
12/24/2024

🐾 Bulldog Trivia Tuesday 🐾

Can you guess the year of Wingate's Men's and Women's Tennis teams in these photos?

A. 1978
B. 1976
C. 1987
D. 1967

🌟 Fun Fact Friday 🌟Did you know the beautiful Judy Love Talley Fountain on Wingate’s Main Campus has a heartwarming stor...
12/20/2024

🌟 Fun Fact Friday 🌟

Did you know the beautiful Judy Love Talley Fountain on Wingate’s Main Campus has a heartwarming story behind it? 💙

Windell and Judy Talley, proud alumni of Wingate Junior College from the late 1950s, have deep roots in the Wingate community. Owners of Talley Farms—one of the largest farms in North Carolina—the Talleys have generously supported their alma mater over the years.

In 2013, Windell Talley donated the funds to create the fountain in honor of his beloved wife, Judy. This serene spot has since become a favorite for students to relax and recharge. The Talleys have also contributed to the growth of the Hinson Art Museum, further enriching the Wingate experience.

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/WUHistoryandSites

Exciting News for Wingate! 🎉Wingate University is launching a master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, wit...
12/18/2024

Exciting News for Wingate! 🎉

Wingate University is launching a master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with its first cohort expected in 2025!

Led by Dr. Jennifer Jordan, the program will focus on experiential learning, a trauma-informed approach, and community service through a pro bono clinic.

With mental-health counseling in high demand, Wingate aims to equip students to make a real difference in this critical field. 🌟

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/ClinicalMentalHealthCounseling

It’s Bulldog Trivia Tuesday! 🐾Can you guess the year of Wingate's Women's Basketball team in this photo?A. 1994B. 2001 C...
12/17/2024

It’s Bulldog Trivia Tuesday! 🐾

Can you guess the year of Wingate's Women's Basketball team in this photo?

A. 1994
B. 2001
C. 1995
D. 2000

The University extends condolences to the family of Audley Bell ’71, a member of Wingate’s national-championship-winning...
12/17/2024

The University extends condolences to the family of Audley Bell ’71, a member of Wingate’s national-championship-winning tennis teams in 1970 and ’71 and a longtime University trustee. 🕊💙

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The 1896 Tour with Dr. Rhett Brown
The 1896 Tour with Dr. Rhett Brown

Join us for an alumni networking event on Tuesday, April 9 in Durham, NC with Wingate President Dr. Rhett Brown '89, MBA '01. 📌 Time: 6-8 pm Location: 3800 Farm Gate Ave (Croasdaile Country Club) Cost: $18.96 Registration link: wingate.edu/i-am/alumni Upcoming dates: Durham - Tuesday, April 9 Winston-Salem - Tuesday, April 30 Charlotte - Wednesday, May 29 #WingateAlumni #WingateUniversity #1896Tour

We had a great time with Wingate alumni, friends, students and faculty at last night's Charlotte Hornets game! Thank you to everyone who joined us the the pre-game fan experience and game.🏀 See you at our next event in the new year!

BIG THANKS to our students, alumni and @ccgwingate for serving at @heartformonroe this morning. We packed books, helped shoppers in need, sorted clothes and wrote love notes for the elderly. So many families in the community were able to shop donated items for FREE. We hold true to our Wingate values: Faith, Knowledge, Service. 💛💙 Want to get your fraternity, sorority, sports team or other alumni group to volunteer together? Email us at [email protected]. #volunteer #serving #service #wingatealumni

We volunteered for Drop-in and Donation Day at Paw Provisions- Wingate University’s free store. Located at NorthEast Residence Hall, Paw Provisions provides students with necessities such as food, clothing and personal care items at no charge. For more information about volunteering and donating, contact [email protected]. Be sure to follow @ccgwingate for more information. #WingateAlumni #GoBulldogs #WingateUniversity #foodpantry

One Day One Dog 2023
One Day One Dog 2023

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to our Bulldog supporters for SMASHING our goal of 1,110 donors! You have inspired an anonymous donor to make a gift of $25,000 when we reach 1,500 donors. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: make your gift at bit.ly/ODOD23. #Give #Serve #Celebrate #WingateUniv #LabOfDifferenceMaking #OneDog #WingateNation

Say yes
Say yes

Michael Martin '21, Admissions Counselor for First Year Admissions, believes you should say yes to things! . #CareerWeek #CareerReady #Advice #WingateUniv #LabOfDifferenceMaking

Learning and growing
Learning and growing

Amy Jackson '06, Assistant Vice President of Foundation Relations and Development, never stops learning and growing! We have tons of opportunities to learn and grow this week during Career Week for our students. . #Advice #CareerReady #CareerWeek #WingateUniv #LabOfDifferenceMaking #OneDog #WingateNation

Education
Education

Mayra Martinez-Rosales '20, '21- "Education is something nobody can take away from you." Career Week is finally here!! Even if you already have a Wingate degree, you can find out how to take your education to the next level at our graduate school fair happening today from 4-5 p.m. in the Crowder Welcome Center. See you there! . #CareerWeek #CareerReady #WingateUniv #LabOfDifferenceMaking #OneDog #WingateNation

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