Defiance College Alumni and Friends

08/31/2026

Our Yellow Jackets are moving in, campus is coming alive, and a new year is ready to begin!

As we welcome our students home, you can help make their DC experience even better. Every gift makes a difference by supporting the opportunities, resources, and experiences that help our students thrive. Support our current and future Yellow Jackets today by going to: www.defiance.edu/give.

New year. New possibilities. Bright future.

08/21/2026

Registration is Open for the 2026 Yellow Jacket Classic!

The 2026 Yellow Jacket Classic Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of Defiance College Homecoming Weekend!

Ready to hit the course and enjoy a great day with fellow Yellow Jackets? Registration is now open!

You can register for the Yellow Jacket Classic in one of two ways:

⛳ Online: Visit the Homecoming 2026 registration page and select the Yellow Jacket Classic as part of your registration. https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DefianceCollege/events/defiance-college-homecoming-2026

📬 By mail: Watch for the Homecoming brochure, which will be hitting mailboxes soon! Complete the registration form and return it to Defiance College.

Gather your foursome and make plans to join us for a great day of golf, fellowship, and Yellow Jacket spirit!

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Yellow Jacket Classic Golf Outing

We look forward to seeing you on the course!

08/20/2026

What a great turnout at our first Swarm & Sip!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Cabin Fever Coffee yesterday to connect, catch up, and spend some time with the Defiance College community. It was wonderful to see alumni, friends, community members, faculty, staff, and supporters come together—and to welcome some new faces, too!

The conversations, connections, and Yellow Jacket spirit made our inaugural Swarm & Sip a great success. We’re excited about the positive energy and momentum at Defiance College and grateful for the support of our alumni, friends, and community. We look forward to creating more casual opportunities like Swarm & Sip that bring people together and strengthen the connection between the College and our community.

A special thank you to Cabin Fever Coffee for helping us kick off this new event!

08/17/2026

Final Reminder: Swarm & Sip This Wednesday!

We hope you’ll join us this Wednesday for our first Swarm & Sip at
Cabin Fever Coffee!

Start your morning with a great cup of coffee, good conversation, and the Defiance College community. Whether you’re an alumnus, community member, business, parent, friend, prospective student, or simply curious about what’s happening at Defiance College, everyone is welcome!

And here’s an extra reason to stop by early—the first 20 guests will receive a complimentary small coffee or small lemonade, courtesy of Defiance College!

Stop in anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Stay for a few minutes or linger a little longer—it’s a casual opportunity to connect, catch up, and enjoy some Yellow Jacket fellowship.

Wednesday, August 19
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Cabin Fever Coffee
1882 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance

RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or go to: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DefianceCollege/events/swarm-and-sip

Bring a friend, stop by, and start your Wednesday with the Yellow Jacket community. We’d love to see you! 💜💛

08/14/2026

It’s time to make your plans to come home to Defiance College! Online registration is officially open for Homecoming 2026, October 2–4, including the Yellow Jacket Classic Golf Outing on Sunday. To register, go to: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DefianceCollege/events/defiance-college-homecoming-2026

This year’s Homecoming theme, “Carrying Tradition Forward,” celebrates the traditions, friendships, and memories that have shaped Defiance College for generations—while looking ahead with excitement and optimism to a bright future for DC and the next generation of Yellow Jackets.

From reconnecting with classmates and friends to celebrating our alumni, cheering on the Yellow Jackets, and hitting the course for the Yellow Jacket Classic, there’s something for everyone throughout the weekend.

October 1–4, 2026
Yellow Jacket Classic – Sunday, October 4

Register today and join us for a great Homecoming weekend!

💜💛 We can’t wait to welcome you back to Defiance College!

08/10/2026

07/30/2026

Join us for Swarm & Sip!

Start your morning with a great cup of coffee, good conversation, and the Defiance College community!

Whether you're an alumnus, parent, friend, prospective student, or simply curious about what's happening at Defiance College, we'd love to see you. Stop in anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.—stay for a few minutes or linger a little longer.

Wednesday, August 19
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Cabin Fever Coffee
1882 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance

RSVPs are welcome, but not required. To register, scan the QR code or go to: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DefianceCollege/events/swarm-and-sip

If you have any questions, contact Scott Wills, 419-302-9828.

07/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great evening with Coach Floyd class of 2010.

The energy was incredible as alumni representing five decades, Coach Floyd's family and colleagues, parents, faculty and staff, friends, and community partners came together to celebrate the future of Defiance College and Yellow Jacket Basketball.

Thank you for helping make the evening such a success. Your enthusiasm and support continue to create new opportunities for our students and strengthen the momentum of Defiance College.

Go Yellow Jackets!

07/21/2026

There's still time to make plans to join us as we welcome Mike Floyd, Defiance College's new Head Men's Basketball Coach!

Come meet Coach Floyd, connect with fellow Yellow Jackets, and help us kick off an exciting new era for DC Men's Basketball.

RSVP's appreciated but not required. To register, go to: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DefianceCollege/events/dc-yellow-jacket-happy-hour

07/16/2026

There's still time to make plans to join us for a special evening as we welcome Mike Floyd '10, Defiance College's new Head Men's Basketball Coach!

We invite you to join us for a casual Meet & Greet on Thursday, July 23, to meet Coach Floyd, hear about his vision for the future of Defiance College Men's Basketball, and reconnect with alumni and friends. Your RSVP is appreciated by not required. To RSVP, go to: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DefianceCollege/events/dc-yellow-jacket-happy-hour

As a Defiance College graduate and former standout student-athlete, Coach Floyd is excited to return home and lead the Yellow Jackets into an exciting new chapter. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome him back to campus and show your support for DC Athletics.

Whether you're a basketball fan, former teammate, alumnus, or friend of Defiance College, we'd love to see you there.

Please feel free to bring a friend. We hope you'll join us for a fun evening of conversation, connection, and Yellow Jacket pride!