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Once a Bear, Always a Bear

Alumni


Remembering your time as a Bear evokes great pride and memories.

No matter the trends of the day, your days as a Bear were filled with excitement and anticipation.

The Office of Alumni Engagement works to keep all Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Bears connected to the university and each other. We know how special your time was at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, and we can help you sustain the relationships that made it so.

Events


Join us for HomecomingReunion Weekend, and regional events throughout the year. Take full advantage of these opportunities to connect with classmates, learn something new and have fun along the way.

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Táles Rossetti Fernandes Miranda

I am thankful for all the doors that this institution opened for me, and I™m excited to see what the future holds. I love you, Bear Nation.

Táles Rossetti Fernandes Miranda '20, Engineering Physics

Connect & Learn


Read the latest in Bear news in Profile magazine and connect with long-lost friends. Update your contact information and submit a class note to share personal and professional news with your classmates.

Reminisce about your time at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ by viewing your class year's .

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Alumni Resources


Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni have free lifetime access to comprehensive career services. Alumni can also or get your master's degree ” in Hickory, Asheville, Columbia or online ” at a discount through Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s Alumni Advantage program and more. 

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Connect on Social


Stay connected and in the know with the latest in Bear news by following the Office of Alumni Engagement on social.

News & Events

Rhyne building facade

These six alumni bring decades of experience, deep campus connections and a shared commitment to serving future generations of Bears.

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Kate Esch leans on a table in the space designated for the new food pantry

A gift from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumna Kate Esch ™70 and her husband, Bob, will extend internship microgrant funding for students through the 2028-29 academic year.

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