Keene State College Alumni

09/06/2026

A little look back at Homecoming in 2002! The weekend featured a campus pep rally and BBQ, followed by a Wacky Olympics. Festivities included tricycle jousting, sumo wrestling, and plenty of other fun events!

Ready to make some new Homecoming memories? Join us October 2–3 for Homecoming 2026! Register today: https://www.keene.edu/alumni/events/homecoming/

09/04/2026

🎉 Homecoming, Throwback Style! 🦉

Celebrate Homecoming in classic Keene State style! Grab one of three retro-logo favorites. A tee, crewneck, or hoodie, perfect for Homecoming Weekend and beyond.

🛍️ Shop the collection: https://kschc26.ccbrands.com/

Get yours before they’re gone, and bring a little throwback Owl pride to Homecoming!

09/02/2026

🏡 Old Friends. New Memories. 🦉

Homecoming 2026 is almost here!

Join us October 2–3 for a weekend of reconnecting, celebrating Keene State traditions, and showing your Owl pride.

👉 View the full schedule and register today:

The induction ceremony of the Keene State College Athletics/Alumni Hall of Fame will welcome a new HOF class, including Brianne Barnes ‘07 for Women’s Basketball, Sarah Begnoche ‘07 for Women’s Basketball, and Ryan Boraski ‘17 for Men’s Swim & Dive. In addition, we will acknowledge the L...

08/20/2026

Throwback Thursday 📚

Can you guess the year? 👀

🚀 Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.
⛳ Seve Ballesteros won the Masters.
🎵 Thriller was becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time.
🎬 E.T., Tootsie, Sophie’s Choice and Return of the Jedi were among the year’s biggest box-office hits.

08/19/2026

🎙️ New episode of Beyond the Arch is here!

We’re joined by Dr. Brandon Beck ’05 to talk soccer, teaching, leadership, mentorship, and unlocking our potential.

Plus, hear the story of Peaches, the classroom dog who became an unexpected catalyst for connection. 🐶

🎧 Listen now:

What can soccer, teaching, and leadership teach us about overcoming...

08/18/2026

Keene State is proud to celebrate alumnus Peter M. Hanrahan on the publication of his new book, Dead Man’s Ridge: The Bravery of American Paratroopers at the Battle of the Bulge, released August 4 by Stackpole Books.

Peter, a Keene native, served as sports editor of The Equinox from 1971–1973 and later returned to KSC as a staff member, serving as Sports Information Director, Intramural Director, and Track Coach. He received the College’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2025.

Dead Man’s Ridge tells the story of Peter’s wife’s uncle, Niilo Liimatainen, a member of the 17th Airborne Division who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Peter first interviewed Niilo more than 30 years ago and remained committed to telling his story.

08/17/2026

A few members of the Keene State women’s rugby teams from the Classes of 2006–2007 gathered this weekend for a day of fun in the sun with their families!

08/17/2026

A difficult semester nearly changed the course of Brandon Beck ’05’s time at Keene State. Then a professor saw something in him that others didn’t, and gave him a second chance.

Hear Brandon share the story of Raymond Jobin, the professor who helped turn things around, on an upcoming episode of Beyond the Arch. 🎙️

Coming this week!

08/14/2026

📣 Throwback Thursday!

Throwing it back to Chalk Talk 2010! Who remembers this event?

08/12/2026

🛥️ Golden Circle on Lake Winnipesaukee

Last week, members of our Golden Circle Society gathered for a beautiful day on Lake Winnipesaukee! It was a great afternoon spent catching up with fellow KSC alumni and enjoying the views from the water.

Thanks to everyone who joined us!