Upcoming Events
Our complete fall and winter alumni event calendar will be released soon! We're expanding our regional events to bring a little GCSU to you while keeping the classic gatherings you know and love. Whether you're making a trip to Milledgeville for Deep Roots or Homecoming or joining us at a regional event, family-friendly gathering, or special celebration, there's something for everyone and a lot to look forward to!
Alumni Night with the ATL Falcons
Friday, August 8
Tickets are only $35 per person for this pre-season game versus the Detroit Lions. Includes a $10 food voucher and a pre-game on-field experience.
Friday at the Fair
Friday, September 19
Join us in Marietta at the North Georgia State Fair for an evening of rides and family fun. Tickets include admission to the fair, unlimited ride wristband, and a catered meal.
August 2025
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 8 | -- | Online | Alumni Awards Nominations Close Don't miss the chance to recognize a remarkable alum who's making a difference. Submit your nominations before the Alumni Awards deadline on Friday, August 8. Click to Nominate |
| Friday, August 8 | 7:00 PM kickoff | Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA | GCSU Alumni Night with the Falcons Enjoy a pre-season game between the Falcons and the Detroit Lions, featuring reserved seating with the group, a $10 food voucher, and the opportunity to participate in the pre-game flag ceremony. Tickets are extremely limited! SOLD out event |
| Wednesday, August 13 | 8:00 AM - Noon | GCSU Campus Near the Reflection Pool (between Wells & Sanford Hall) | Alumni Welcome Tent If you're a Bobcat alum moving in your first year student, stop by the Alumni Welcome Tent during Move-In. We’d love to meet you, share some special alumni swag, and offer refreshments to help you power through the day. Registration is not required. |
September 2025
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 19 | 4:00PM - 7:00 PM (VIP tent) | North Georgia State Fairgrounds Marietta, GA | Friday at the Fair: North Georgia State Fair Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the North Georgia State Fair with friends, family, and fellow Bobcats. Tickets include gate admission, unlimited ride wristband, and a catered meal from Williamson BBQ. The VIP tent will be open from 4 p.m.–7 p.m., with dinner served from 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. The fair is open from 4:00 pm to midnight. Learn more & Register |
October 2025
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 3 | 7:00 PM | Downtown at First Friday Celebration Milledgeville, GA | Meet the Bobcats Join us for a fun evening in downtown Milledgeville! Meet our talented student-athletes, pick up some exclusive alumni swag, and enjoy all the excitement First Friday has to offer. Registration is not required. |
| Friday, October 17 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Russell Auditorium 201 N Clarke St Milledgeville, GA | TedX Georgia College Join us for TEDx Georgia College as we spark imagination, spark change, and spark ideas that reach far beyond our community. Visit the website to submit an idea or learn more about the event. Tickets go on sale September 2, 2025. |
| Friday, October 17 | 2:00 PM | East Campus - Lake Laurel Pavilion | Athletics Hall of Fame Join us for this year's Athletics Hall of Fame presentation as we honor the achievements of our outstanding athletes. More details and registration information coming soon! |
| Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Old Courthouse Lawn Milledgeville, GA | Deep Roots Festival Alumni Tent The Alumni Tent at the Deep Roots Festival is your go-to spot during your day in Milledgeville. Enjoy delicious appetizers, refreshing beverages, and a comfortable place to unwind as you take in the sights and sounds of the festival. We can't wait to welcome you back! Registration information coming soon! |
| Saturday, October 18 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | The Brick Milledgeville, GA | Honors College Alumni Mixer If you're an Honors College alumni, you're invited to join Dr. Newsome and the Honors College team during Deep Roots Festival at the Brick for appetizers and a time to reconnect with other Honors College alumni. Registration information coming soon! |
November 2025
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 30 | TBD | Lockerly Arboretum Milledgeville, GA | Lockerly in Lights Our annual event at Lockerly Arboretum has quickly become an alumni favorite! Bring your friends and family, stroll through the holiday lights, collect seasonal GCSU swag, and enjoy some light bites with other alumni. It's a magical way to celebrate the season with fellow Bobcats. Registration information coming soon! |
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend
Thank you for joining us for Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2025! From college open houses to the State of the University, Alumni Awards ceremony to Tent City, this Homecoming weekend was packed with unforgettable moments. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many of our alumni return to campus, making new memories and celebrating the Bobcat spirit. We can't wait to do it all again next year!
Enjoy some of our favorite photos from the weekend.
Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2026
Mark your calendars! Join us for the 2026 Homecoming & Alumni Weekend on February 20 & 21, 2026. We can't wait to welcome you back for a weekend full of events, excitement, and alumni spirit! Stay tuned for more details.
Alumni Events Photo Gallery
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Alumni Awards
Congratulations to the 2025 winners
The Alumni Association helps preserve the legacy of GCSU by honoring alumni and friends with seven different awards. The distinguished honorees represent just a few of the many alumni who contribute in numerous ways to their fellow alumni, to the university, to their communities, and to their professions.
We wish to congratulate the following 2025 Alumni Award winners:
- Alumni Service Award: Jeff Wansley, '87
- College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Achievement Award: Jan Smith, '78
- College of Business & Technology Alumni Achievement Award: Virgil Miller, '92
- College of Education Alumni Achievement Award: Holly Witcher, '01
- College of Health Sciences Alumni Achievement Award: Angela Queen, '96, '00,' 22
- Ethel Rae Mozo Stewart: Katarzyna Shaw, '15
- GCSU Heritage Award: Alex Gregory, '78, '79
- Honors College Alumni Achievement Award: Christopher Eby, '11
- Outstanding Recent Alumni Award: Emily Bailey, '14
- Trailblazer Dove Award: Pierre Clements, '86
Recognize Outstanding Alumni
Nominate noteworthy alumni for the Alumni Awards.
