Join us for Founders Celebration 2025 at Wiley University! This year’s theme, From Vision to Victory: Wiley University’s Enduring Legacy, honors our rich history and bright future. Don’t miss special events, inspiring speakers, and community gatherings. Click here for more.

Founders Celebration 2025 | From Vision to Victory: Wiley University's Enduring Legacy

Founders Celebration 2025
From Vision to Victory: Wiley University's Enduring Legacy

Wiley University invites you to join us for Founders Celebration 2025, a three-day celebration honoring the vision of our founders and the triumphs of our enduring legacy. From the dreams that shaped our beginnings to the victories that define our present, we gather to reflect, celebrate, and inspire future generations.

Mark Your Calendars:
Dates: March 13 - March 15, 2025

Check-in: All alumni and friends, please check in at the Welcome Center for your badge, tickets, and welcome packets.

Giving for Founders can be designated under the 152 Founders Observance.

Please click here to give today.

Celebrating Our Legacy
Through reflection and celebration, Founders Observance 2025 highlights the determination of Wiley University’s pioneers who laid the foundation for generations of leaders, scholars, and changemakers. Together, we honor their vision and acknowledge the victories that continue to propel Wiley forward.

Schedule of Events

Marshall Area Wiley Club Welcome Mixer
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Ballroom

Wiley University Alumni Check-In at Ponder Welcome Center
Time: All day Thursday/Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Founders Observance Convocation
Time: 11:00 AM Description: Judge Brenda H. Cole will join us in celebrating Wiley University's founding. Brenda H. Cole retired as a Fulton County, Georgia state court judge. She is the widow of Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. '61, and former daughter-in-law to Wiley University's 10th President Thomas W. Cole, Sr. '34.
Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

Founders Observance Celebration of Giving Luncheon
Time: 12:30 PM Description: Celebration of donors and giving at Wiley University. Recognition of our newest members to our giving societies.
Location: Alumni Gym Tickets: $30 Founders Observance Luncheon

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Naming Ceremony in honor of the late Wiley University Board of Trustees Emeritus Warren Scott '65
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aaron Baker Science Building (Auditorium)

Ringing of the Bell Ceremony
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Heman Sweatt Plaza

University Open Houses
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Varies
Visit academic programs and areas, meet faculty, and learn more about University offerings. Obtain a map of participants at the Welcome Center.

Wiley University Student and Alumni Mixer sponsored by the Pre-Alumni Council
Time: 4:00 PM Description: Students and Alumni connect and network. The attire is Business casual or Wiley University Gear. Theme: The Roaring Twenties!
Location: Student Union Ballroom

Celebrating Our Legacy: “An Evening of Nostalgia”
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Gnoochio’s / Marshall Depot

WUNAA Registration
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Location: Pemberton Conference Room

WUNAA Business Meeting
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Pemberton Auditorium

WUNAA Memorial and Life Pinning Ceremony
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

WUNAA Scholarship Mixer
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Alumni Gym

Alumni RSVP

We want to celebrate our incredible alumni during Founders Celebration Weekend! RSVP to receive your official alumni badge, which will help the campus recognize you as part of our outstanding network of alumni leaders. Don’t miss out—click the button below to RSVP and join us for this special celebration!

Alumni Founders Celebration RSVP

Accommodations

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Together, let us honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a triumphant future.
Founders Celebration 2025 | From Vision to Victory: Wiley University's Enduring Legacy

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please contact:
Email: communications@wileyc.edu
Phone: 903.927.3300

We look forward to celebrating our vision and victories with you!

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