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Candace Leapord Atkinson (Mother, AU Class of '93), Laura Caroline Atkinson (AU Senior), Alexa Atkinson (AU Freshman)
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Beth Luker Thomas '96 and son Eli Thomas
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Your Journey...Continued

Greetings from your beloved alma mater — and thank you for visiting the online home for the Anderson University Alumni Association.

We created this site to provide you with a wealth of resources that we hope you will find beneficial: professional/career development, service opportunities, and news from fellow members of your alumni family — to name a few.

Please take some time to peruse the various resources and opportunities that are available. It is our hope to continue to provide meaningful services to our alumni. Please feel free to contact our office if we can be of further assistance.

As an alumnus of this wonderful university, I love talking with Anderson alumni from all over the globe. I would love to connect with you, too. Whether you need assistance or you want to check out what’s new on campus, we are here to help. No matter when you arrived at AU as a student — or graduated to become a member of our alumni family — we all have memories that bridge generations and inspire us to say with one voice…

LONG LIVE ANDERSON!

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Jason Rutland, Class of 2003

Associate VP for Alumni & Parent Engagement
864-231-2444  |  Email

Alumni Stories from the AU Network

Caroline Hopper
SCSA
For Graphic Design Graduate Caroline Hopper, what began as an internship morphed into a rewarding career with The Walt Disney Company.
Caroline Hopper
'17
South Carolina School of the Arts
Andy OBrien
COB
Since graduating from the Anderson University College of Business, Andy O’Brien has practiced accounting in several different types of settings, from small firm to manufacturer.
Andy O’Brien
'10
College of Business
Gary and Apryl Bailey
COB
Gary and Apryl Bailey, graduates of the Anderson University College of Business, purchased a dilapidated building and transformed it into an award-winning downtown destination.
Gary and Apryl Bailey
'00, '01
College of Business
Courtney Wright
CAS, COB
After obtaining her undergraduate degree from Anderson University, Courtney Wright joined the staff of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.
Courtney Wright
'10,'16
College of Business
McCarver Morgan
SCSA
Morgan McCarver is a multi-award-winning ceramic artist based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Morgan McCarver
'19
South Carolina School of the Arts
Tracy Grate
SPSA
To be effective as a school resource officer (SRO), it helps to have a big heart and a servant’s attitude.
Tracy Grate
'21
School of Public Service and Administration
Jenny Clark
COE
Jenny Clark had a good job at an Upstate company, but after more than 20 years, she decided to follow her heart and pursue her dream of teaching.
Jenny Clark
'23
College of Education
Michael Zequeira
COB
Though Michael Zequeira has been rising through the ranks in the U.S. Army, he’s never forgotten lifelong lessons learned as a student in the Anderson University College of Business.
Michael Zequeira
'11
College of Business
Nathan Rackley
CYB
Nathan Rackley originally considered the medical field, but as a student employee in an IT department, he started seeing how God could use his skills in computer technology.
Nathan Rackley
'22
Center for Cybersecurity
Wardlaw April3
COB
Sometimes life throws us curve balls, but an Organizational Leadership graduate is grateful to her professors and others who helped her realize her goal of a college degree.
April Wardlaw
'21
College of Business
Andrew Culp
SPSA
The first Criminal Justice graduate to become a certified drone pilot, Andrew Culp has used his knowledge to benefit law enforcement agencies in this new area.
Andrew Culp
'21
School of Public Service and Administration
Andrea Dyar
COE
Despite the challenges that come with teaching special education, Andrea Dyar says the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Andrea Dyar
'19
College of Education
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President's Message

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Ways to Get Involved

Discover ways to engage with current students, fellow alumni, the AU Network, staff, administrators and more.

au alumni association presidents message

President's Message

Read a message from Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D., President and Professor
of Management.

au alumni association alumni calendar

Alumni Calendar

View upcoming alumni events.

au alumni association stay connected

Stay Connected

Coming soon, the class notes page. Submit class notes and keep up with your classmates.

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Ways to Get Involved

Discover ways to engage with current students, fellow alumni, the AU Network, staff, administrators and more.

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Alumni Global Reach

Anderson has over 29,000 alumni that can be found in all 50 states and over 56 countries. Anderson seeks to have alumni that go across the globe, for God and humanity. Anderson’s 95 majors and concentrations, along with 17 master’s and doctoral programs allow this to continue the mission of Anderson.

Anderson’s combination of quality and affordability, in an intentionally Christian environment, make it a rare find in American Higher Education. It is one of the reasons that Anderson has been rigorously judged by objective external evaluators as one of America’s 100 Best College Buys.

Giving That Matters

You’re grateful for your AU experience and how that has made a life changing impact on who you are today. When you give back, you’re supporting the University’s continued success, the success our students and your community. Continue your legacy today.
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Anderson University Magazine is published twice a year and explores general interest stories, including articles covering the present happenings, traditions and future of the university.

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