Protecting Our Planet: A Commitment to Global Well-Being

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.
He 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.
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.
Stories, weddings and updates from our Ursinus classmates
Danielle Pomante ’17 and Jeffrey Endy ’15 were married on December 17, 2022.
Joseph Duffy ’18 recently met up with Danielle Kuller ’18 and Elizabeth Iobst ’19 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Hayley O’Donnell ’15 and Ethan Wright ’15 celebrated their wedding on May 1, 2022.
Rayleen Rivera-Harbach ’15 and Wilmer Barndt ’14 were married on November 12, 2022.
George Geist ’77 was elected six times (between 1991 and 2003) and held office as a New Jersey assemblyman and state senator. Nominated twice by two governors, Geist was a state judge, supervising judge, and was elected president of the association of judges. He retired after 16 years on the court.
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.
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
With so much to read–and view!–on our website and social media channels, it stands to reason that you may miss a few things. Erin Edwards continues the communications team’s roundup of can’t-miss content from 2022 with a look at some of our most popular posts of the year and why they engage our community.
College Colors Day: Ready, Players?
You’re the main character in this video game style promo that lets you choose the perfect ‘fit rocking your UC red, old gold, and black!
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‘Bear’ With Us, We’re in the Upside Down
On Halloween we travelled to new realms with our Stranger Things inspired graphic.
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There’s No Place Like Homecoming
When it comes to courage, heart, and brains, our Bears don’t need a wizard—they have it all! Memory lane meets the old gold brick road in our homecoming photo gallery.
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Mascot Mayhem
With the locally beloved Philadelphia Phillies at bat in the World Series, our Grizz took some inspiration from their team’s mascot and repped its Philly sports pride.
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Bears for Life
Students shared triumphant tears and embraces as they celebrated commencement. The day was a reminder that wherever they roam, Ursinus will always be home.
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Ursinus Through the Seasons
“A walk across campus—regardless of season—is a thing of beauty.” -Abbie Cichowski Kim ’10
A look at Ursinus at the peak of each season is stunning enough to take one’s breath away.
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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!