Hanover College Alumni

05/28/2026

Calling all Hanover College graduates from 2016–2026! Ready to make a difference and connect with fellow Panthers? Join the Young Alumni Council and help shape the future of alumni engagement. Share your ideas, celebrate Panther Pride, and become a leader in our vibrant community!

Applications are open until June 26—don’t miss your chance to leave your mark. Learn more and apply now: https://our.hanover.edu/get-involved/young-alumni-council

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

There’s still time to participate in this project!

Send a message to learn more

05/21/2026

Congratulations to all who were honored—we are proud to celebrate the many ways you continue to represent and support Hanover College with excellence.

The Alumni Achievement Award, Hanover College's highest alumni honors, was presented to A. Richard M. Blaiklock '90 and Wiley Kite '90 during last week's ceremony. Rachel Slade Sharpe '13 received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award, the highest honor bestowed upon alumni under the age of 40. Both awards recognize Hanoverians who have enhanced the reputation of the College by making significant contributions to their community, state, and nation through professional service, public service, or civic activities. Congratulations to this year's honorees!

📸 Photo Gallery
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUqbr
🏆 Learn more about this year's honorees:
https://www.hanover.edu/about/news/2026/aaa-dya-recipients/

05/20/2026

Thank you so much for the support during our 2026 Impact Hanover College Day fundraiser! Check out the gallery from May 15th's on campus activities: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUjuu

There's still time to support our fundraiser's projects, we are accepting donations through 5/24: https://connect.hanover.edu/g/impact-hanover-day-2026

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Sophia Shaw ’26, the winner of our inaugural Impact Hanover Day Art Challenge!

Thank you to Sophia and all of the participants who shared their creativity through this year’s submissions. We also appreciate everyone who took the time to vote and support this fun new Impact Hanover Day tradition.

Artist’s Statement — The Weight of Expectations:

“The reference photo for this piece was taken on a study abroad trip to Germany during my second year at Hanover. It was during this trip I learned more about myself as a person, as well as an artist. A semester after my trip, I painted this piece, entitled ‘The Weight of Expectations’, to reflect my personal exploration of the ways in which I present myself and how others perceive me — broken, yet put together, all at the same time. I feel that in my time at Hanover, I've had this experience time and time again.”

05/19/2026

The Hanover History Department and the Duggan Library Archives are collecting material to help future students better understand everyday life for Hanoverians. For more than five years, volunteers have documented their experiences on one day in May — and this year’s day is tomorrow, May 20.

Your perspective matters. Can you help? The links and details are here: https://history.hanover.edu/dayinmay.php .

05/19/2026

Thank you, Panther community!

Because of the generosity of alumni, parents, students, employees, and friends, Impact Hanover Day 2026 has now reached:

• 239 gifts
• $208,779.95 raised

We are so grateful to everyone who supported our featured funds, shared their Panther pride, and helped make this celebration of community and generosity so meaningful.

There’s still time to make an impact through May 24! https://connect.hanover.edu/g/impact-hanover-day-2026

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Impact Hanover Day Ambassador Challenge winner, Alejandra!

By the end of the day on May 15, Alejandra’s unique ambassador link reached 127 visitors and inspired $2,572 in support of Hanover College. Thank you for your incredible advocacy and Panther pride!

There’s still time to make an impact. The Impact Hanover Day page will remain open through May 24 for anyone who has not yet had a chance to contribute to Alejandra’s fund or any of the other projects and funds close to their heart.