G eorgia College & State University’s Homecoming and Alumni Weekend took place Feb. 12 -17, 2024, ushering a new era of alumni engagement. This was the first time in several years Georgia College combined the two events. There were plenty of activities for alumni and their families.

The elevated events and activities for alumna allowed us to welcome back a strong alumni percentage with the hope for this to continue to grow in the years to come. 

Some events included: Biscuits and Brew with the Alumni Crew, an Alumni Awards Ceremony, a Homecoming Parade and Alumni Watch Party, Milly Night Out: Reunion Edition, Tent City and Alumni Tailgate, a VIP Hall of Fame, Athletic Alumni Reception and more.

“The alumni-to-student connection is important, and opportunities to celebrate together and rally around our beloved alma mater is special,” Nadirah Mayweather, director of Alumni Relations said. “We added events this year to provide extra opportunities for alumni to engage in.”

“This year, we were also honored that alumnus Virgil Miller and his company, Aflac, gave a major contribution to not only help the institution but also to assist with health initiatives in our community,” she said. “This is just one example of alumni making positive impacts on the world.”

During Alumni Weekend, alumni and friends honored the accomplishments and positive impacts made by four award recipients at the Alumni Awards Ceremony. In turn, these alumni inspire others to do great things like Dr. Juawn Jackson who received the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. In January 2023, at the age of 29, he became the youngest president of the Bibb County Board of Education.

One alumna, who was enjoying Tent City and Alumni Tailgate, was glad she came for the festivities.

“It’s important to attend these events so that diversity is represented,” said Vallera Gibson, ’84, who’s a management career track officer with the U.S. Department of State.

When Gibson was a student here, her favorite events were the Thursday night parties at the Maxwell Community Center at Georgia College.

“Homecoming and Alumni Week provided an opportunity for our alumni to ‘come back home’ and interact with students, feel the excitement and embrace the nostalgia of their time here,” Mayweather said, “while also experiencing the momentum of the future and connecting with students who will keep the life and innovation of our institution moving forward.”

Be sure to save the date for Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Feb. 22, 2025.