From One Field to Another
As a student-athlete, Ursinus Hall-of-Famer Jess Lamina Gray ’08 was an All-American, All-Conference field hockey stalwart. Now, she’s excelling in a different field: farming.
Taking Root
Michael Keaton
VP for Enrollment ManagementHe became Ursinus College’s new Vice President for Enrollment Management in January. He’s passionate about helping students find their path and passion through an undergraduate college experience, and he loves reading, music, and has been known to attend a concert or two. Get to know Mike.
What are we really censoring when banning books?
The censorship of books in schools is again making waves across the country, but when you look at what gets challenged and what’s on these lists, you can see the trends and make some inferences as to what is really threatening for those who want to remove certain stories from libraries and schools.
Fall in love with Ursinus again...at Alumni Weekend 2023!
Join us on April 28-29, 2023, for Alumni Weekend! Come back to Collegeville to reminisce with old friends, meet current students, make new memories with your fellow Red, Old Gold, and Black Society alumni, and fall in love with Ursinus all over again.
Registration is LIVE and will be open until Monday, April 10.
Classes 1963, 1968, and 1973: We look forward to honoring you at your milestone reunions. Let’s celebrate all that there is to love about Ursinus at Alumni Weekend together. Questions? Please contact the alumni relations team at ucalumni@ursinus.edu or call 610-409-3585.
Registration is LIVE
Class Notes & Weddings
Stories, weddings and updates from our Ursinus classmates
Alumni representing the Pi Omega Delta fraternity participated in a second annual charity golf outing at Linfield National to support Motley’s Mission, named for Cliff Motley ’97 to support suicide awareness and prevention.
Ursinus alumni gathered at Coca-Cola park in Allentown, Pa., to cheer on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs together on Sunday, August 6. View other alumni events online here!
Sabir Peele ’08, who owns a men’s style and lifestyle business, has partnered with two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins and his Philadelphia-based custom fashion house on a new luxury track suit capsule collection.
Allison Puff ’91 is executive vice president of academic affairs at Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Mo.
Walter Paul Dull III ’00 and Diane Elizabeth Deslatte celebrated their nuptials on May 13, 2023, in New Orleans, La.
John ’85 and Cindy Fessick hosted an event for Ursinus alumni, parents, and friends of the college in August at the Stone Harbor Golf Club.
Soaring with the Birds
Mascots like Gritty, the Phillie Phanatic, and Swoop are ingrained in Philadelphia sports culture and are as recognizable as the teams and players. They are a symbol of fandom and team pride. But for the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, that symbolism extends beyond a costumed caricature. Their two live Eagle mascots are a huge part of the gameday experience, and Ursinus alumna Elisa Tyler ’14 is partially responsible for their care and training.
Art 4 Visibility Transforms First-Year Experiences
Turning Science Innovators into Entrepreneurs
Wellness Center (Re)introduces Initiative to Support Students’ Mental Health
Trustee Scheu Volunteers to Provide Healthcare Access
Roosevelt Montás, Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland to Address Ursinus Class of 2023
International Relations Major Awarded Fellowship with Department of State
Museum Studies Students Research, Play, and Make it Work
A Deep Dive Into Philadelphia Enhances the Study of the Origins of Cities
Mark Your Calendars for 2023 Philanthropy Week and #Giving2UCday!
Ursinus College is bringing Philanthropy Week and #Giving2UCday together into one fun and memorable celebration! Philanthropy Week, which raises awareness about the impact of private philanthropy, will be held from March 27 through 31. It will culminate with #Giving2UCday on Thursday, March 30, when Bears near and far will join together as One Ursinus to support the college’s current students!