Upcoming Events
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SPRING 2026 EVENTS
Basketball Alumni Day Reception
Saturday, February 7
Noon – 5 p.m.
butcher Center, Starkey Skybox
Join us for a Basketball Alumni & Donor reception in the Starkey Skybox of the Butcher Center! The reception will span the time of both the men’s and women’s games.
- Women’s Game: 1 p.m.
- Men’s Game: 3 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments, reconnect with teammates, and cheer on the next generation of Rams from one of the best views in the arena.
Additionally, Coaches Justin Namolik and Julie Kaufman have planned additional activities throughout the weekend.
- During the Men’s game, the 1975-76 team will be recognized on the anniversary of their remarkable 33-3 season.
- Directly following the Men’s game, alumni are invited to participate in a family knockout and 3-on-3 alumni game.
- Women’s basketball alumni are invited to a 3-on-3 alumni game on Sunday, February 8
Please RSVP directly to the coaches at jnamolik@shepherd.edu or jkaufman@shepherd.edu for their respective events.
Professional Connections Day
Wednesday, February 11 at 11 a.m.
Student Center
Professional Connections Day is a conference-style, alumni-to-student networking event consisting of a keynote luncheon and speaker and breakout sessions covering various professional topics led by alumni. This year, the Shepherd Alumni Association and Shepherd Office of Career Services is partnering with Shepherd Rotaract to sponsor the keynote luncheon and speaker. Dawn Crawley, owner of STW Cleaning, will be the keynote speaker and the luncheon is open for community members to attend for a fee. If you would like to attend, please visit shepherduniversityfoundation.org/2026keynotelunch/.
Day of Giving
Wednesday, March 4 – all day
Online
Shepherd University Day of Giving is a 24-hour celebration of community and philanthropy. Our goal is to inspire alumni, students, staff, faculty, donors, parents, and friends to support the causes at Shepherd University. When we combine our support, there are no limits to what we can accomplish! Join us for 24 hours of celebrating all the best that Shepherd University has to offer, show your Ram Pride, and give back!
Giving link coming soon!
4th Annual SUAA Legacy Gala for Scholarships
Friday, March 13
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
SU Dining Hall – upper floor (East Campus Loop)
Celebrate your Shepherd University experience and invest in the future at the Fourth Annual Legacy Gala. Join fellow alumni for an unforgettable evening of music, connection, and philanthropy in support of the Shepherd University Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception featuring beer and wine service, followed by a plated dinner accompanied by live music. Continue the celebration with engaging fundraising activities, including raffles, games, prizes, and a photo booth—creating memories while supporting tomorrow’s Rams.*
Individual Ticket – $60**
Couples Ticket – $90**
*Raffles and games are additional fundraising activities that will be CASH ONLY. Your event ticket covers entry, refreshments, and entertainment for the evening.
**Your ticket covers event entry, dinner & drinks, and entertainment for the evening.
Please park in Lot K (between Erma Ora Byrd Hall and the JSB Pavilion) or around the East Campus Loop. Find a campus parking map at https://www.shepherd.edu/parking/.
Dinner Menu:
- Passed Hors D’ouvres – Teriyaki Beef Wrapped Scallions and Assorted Canapes
- Salad & Main Course
- Spinach and Feta Sala w/ Fig and Crispy Prosciutto and Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast w/ Potatoes Dauphinoise, Broccoli Rabe, and Lemon Cream Sauce
- Dessert – Spiced Berry Shortcake
- Drinks & Cocktails
- Iced Tea and Water
- Red and White Wines
- Selection of Beer and Ciders
- French 75 Mocktail
Vegetarian/Vegan meal available upon request when RSVP’ing.
65th Annual McMurran Scholars Convocation
Friday, April 24
3 p.m.
Live Stream (link to come)
The McMurran Scholar Award, the highest academic honor granted by Shepherd University, was conceived in 1961 by Professor Kenneth Riley who served on the first Honors Committee along with Librarian John Maine and Dean of Students O.L. Harry. Criteria for selection as a McMurran Scholar can be found here.
65th McMurran Scholars Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 25
5 – 8 p.m.
SU Dining Hall – upper floor (East Campus Loop)
Join us for a special dinner reception to celebrate 65 years of the McMurran Scholars award! See a tentative event schedule below.
Formal invitations will be sent to all former McMurran Scholars for the event. Please make sure your information is up to date with the Alumni Association by filling out the online form here.
RSVP information to be posted soon.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5 p.m. – Campus tour
6 p.m. – Cocktail hour begins
6:45 p.m. – Group photo
7 p.m. – Seating for dinner and welcome remarks
7:15 p.m. – Dinner served
7:45 p.m. – Short program
8 p.m. – Door prizes and raffle fundraiser winners announced
There’s so much more to do!
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