Regional Alumni Events


Connecting with your fellow Bears does not always mean coming back to Hickory. We know our grads are spread out across the country and around the world, and we are excited to bring you opportunities to connect with alumni in your area.

Stay tuned for opportunities like happy hours, receptions with LR President Fred Whitt and community service experiences.

Check out the regional events calendar for a list of what's coming up in your neck of the woods.

 

News & Events

Percival Everett

The Visiting Writers Series has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Arts Culture Catawba, ensuring a significant cultural event for the community: an appearance by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Percival Everett on January 20, 2026.

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Mike Gerbitz works behind a computer screen in a campus lab

One scholarship. Full tuition. A job after graduation. Michael Gerbitz ’27 just unlocked one of the best deals in higher education: the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

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