Published October 10, 2026
A Weekend to Remember
What a weekend! Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend was marked by beautiful autumn weather, great friends, and wonderful memories made through class reunions, Tiger Tailgate, Alumni Achievement Awards, Athletics Hall of Honor induction ceremony, #WittWed vow renewal ceremony, athletic competitions, Restore the Red celebration, and much more. Check out the photo gallery to see the fun and excitement had by all. Save the date for next year's Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend, Oct. 14-17, 2027.
Alumni Achievement Awards 2026
The Alumni Association honored the following individuals during Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend: Scott Strawn '76, Tracey Tackett '22, Taylor Yontz Campbell '20, Todd Sweda, Ed. D. '88, and Indira G. Wilson '95, who was named Alumna of the Year. Associate Professor of Biology Richard Phillips, Ph.D., was honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, and Cindy Beacom, retired executive assistant to the president, was named an honorary alumna. Taylor Brown Pumroy '20, a 2025 award winner, was also honored. Read About the Honorees
Where Purpose and Passion Meet
In its ongoing efforts to develop students into confident, ethical leaders as per its strategic plan, Wittenberg University is excited to announce that its Career Engagement operation will become the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD). This new center, which will include 1:1 counseling and assessment, began operations on Oct. 1. Read More About the CPPD
Save the date! Week for Witt, our third-annual giving week, Oct. 19-23, unites Tigers in a celebration of what makes the Wittenberg experience truly transformative. Throughout the week, we’ll shine a light on several key areas, including Scholarship Support, Strategic Presidential Initiatives, Experiential Learning, Athletics, and The Wittenberg Fund. Each plays an important role in the Wittenberg experience and provides opportunities and resources that directly support our students and strengthen the University. Your support helps provide meaningful opportunities for today’s students while building a strong foundation for Wittenberg’s future. Click the button below to learn more, become an advocate, and make an early gift.
2026-2027 Wittenberg Series Continues
Bart D. Ehrman, New Testament scholar and bestselling author, will present the William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture in History titled “Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West.” Free and open to the public, the lecture will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in Bayley Auditorium inside the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center. Learn More About Bart Ehrman
Pastor Installation
The Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala will be installed as Wittenberg's David and Carol Matevia University Pastor at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1. The Rev. Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and member of the Wittenberg Board of Directors, will preside. All are invited to attend.
Arif Mirza is committed to serving Wittenberg University and the Springfield, Ohio, community with his time, talent, and treasure. He is grateful for the education he received at Wittenberg. Arif graduated from Wittenberg in 2005 with a B.A. in political science and a minor in business. Wittenberg has influenced his life and career in many ways. The writing and communication skills, and the ability to think critically, are a result of his Wittenberg education. Beyond that, Wittenberg taught Arif how to be a servant leader and leave the world a little brighter for the next person.
Sending Care
Parkhurst Dining, the University's campus food service, is pleased to offer From Home with Love, a program that allows families and friends to send thoughtful care packages to students for a variety of occasions, whether it is a birthday, a challenging week, a celebration, a breakup, exam preparation, or simply a gesture of support. The curated packages are designed to brighten a student's day and provide a meaningful connection from home. Learn More About From Home with Love
#LifeAfterWitt: Stephanie Morgan-White '92
Years after graduating from Wittenberg with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology, Stephanie L. Morgan-White '92 remains one of the University's most enthusiastic supporters. A trust-principal attorney with Glenview Trust Company in Louisville, Kentucky, she serves her alma mater as president of the Wittenberg Alumni Association.