Gannon University Alumni Association

06/06/2026

🎉📚 Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓✨

Today, we celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the transformative power of learning! Let's honor our educators, cherish our experiences, and inspire future generations to reach for their dreams. Here's to lifelong journeys of growth and discovery!

Make a gift to support students today www.gannon.edu/give

06/05/2026

Join us in celebrating our Gannon University 2026 Distinguished Alumni! 💛❤️⚔️ Homecoming and Family Weekend will take place Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27 with our 2026 Distinguished Alumni recipients to be honored during a dinner on Friday, Sept. 25.

These outstanding graduates embody the values of leadership, service and professional success that define the Gannon family, and we are proud to recognize their impact on their communities, industries and beyond. The Distinguished Alumni Awards represent the highest honor bestowed by the Gannon Alumni Association and are a highlight of Homecoming Weekend.

Learn more about this year’s honorees and join us in celebrating their accomplishments ➡️ https://www.gannon.edu/collections/news/2026/gannon-university-to-celebrate-distinguished-alumni-during-homecoming-weekend-.php

06/05/2026

🎉 Last month, we proudly welcomed the Class of 2026 into the Gannon Alumni Association, celebrating over 100 years of tradition, transformation, and bold possibility. 💛❤️

Our students are leading, serving, and making an impact here in Erie and around the world. 🌎

As the fiscal year ends, your support is more important than ever. A gift to the Gannon Fund by June 30 fuels scholarships, growth, and the life-changing experiences that define a Gannon education. 🎓

💫 Their journey starts with YOU.
🔗 Make your gift today: www.gannon.edu/give

06/04/2026

Congratulations, Madison! 🎓 Gannon University Ruskin graduate Madison Hoke '26OTD crossed the stage as an occupational therapy doctoral major and soon-to-be licensed OT.

Drawn to Gannon for its outstanding OT program and dedicated faculty, Madison found more than an education—she found a community. To her, being a Golden Knight means showing up for one another, learning together and lifting others along the way.

Next up? Madison plans to become a Certified Hand Therapist, launch her own business, and one day take the stage as a speaker for the prestigious Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture.

“From learning from my professors to growing with my friends… I am ready to graduate and make my mark.”

We can’t wait to see all that’s ahead. Congratulations, Madison! ❤️💛⚔️

06/03/2026

In May, PA Humanities announced the launch of its Window Keepers: Civic Honors initiative — a statewide initiative to recognize Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities.

PA Humanities announced the inaugural 25 Window Keepers including Gannon Alumnus Benjamin "Ben" Speggen '07.

In addition, Ben has accepted a fellowship on behalf of the Bundeskanzler-Helmut-Schmidt-Stiftung and the Europakolleg Hamburg in Germany to participate in their “Future of Transatlantic Relations" 2026 project. Ben will be focused on addressing Democracy, Freedom, and Societies.

Congratulations again Ben!

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06/02/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN!!!

Join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend! Whether you’re an alumni, a family member, friend or a proud Golden Knight, this weekend promises to be unforgettable.

📸 Drop your favorite Homecoming & Family Weekend memory in the comments below, and don’t forget to add a photo! Your story could be featured on our social media. 💛❤️

Let’s celebrate the moments that make coming home to Gannon unforgettable!

To register please visit www.gannon.edu/homecoming

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Didier Augusto Cardona Villalobos '26M! Didier joined Gannon in January 2023 from Colombia. When he landed in Erie, he was shocked.

“Everything was covered in snow. I come from a tropical city where the coldest day of the year is maybe 50°F,” he said. “But what surprised me even more was the people. Erie people are genuinely kind, and the Gannon family made me feel at home almost immediately. I fell in love with this community in a way I never anticipated.”

He came to Gannon through the ESL (English as a Second Language program) originally, with plans of eventually pursuing a degree in Nursing to continue his work as a registered nurse in Colombia.

“My original plan was simple: learn English, understand American culture, and see if building a life here made sense,” he added.

Didier earned his Master’s Degree in Health Administration from Gannon University. He plans to continue his education with a second Master’s Degree in Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery at Harvard Medical School. He begins in August.

We are SO incredibly proud of you, Didier!

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Gannon University during this incredible fiscal year. Because of the generosity of our community, students were empowered through scholarships, academic opportunities, service experiences, and programs that help shape future leaders.

Every gift, every share, and every act of support made a meaningful difference. Thank you for believing in Gannon students and in the mission that continues to transform lives each day. 💛❤️

05/29/2026

We are proud to celebrate Michaela Soper ’18 on being named Staff Member of the Year by Duquesne University Athletics.

According to the article, Michaela shared that she “wished she could break up her award into tiny pieces in order to share it with those around her.” Her humility, generosity, and dedication to those around her make this recognition even more meaningful. We are so proud of all you have accomplished, Michaela!

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05/29/2026