Capital University Alumni Engagement

10/08/2026

36 Hours. 600 Donors. Starting at noon on Tuesday, October 20. 📰

All In for Capital: Same Tradition. New Season. Day of Giving, reimagined for fall.

Donors make the Capital student experience possible, from scholarships and study abroad to research opportunities and the everyday support that makes campus feel like home. When we go all in together, students succeed. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact, and you can make yours this October during All In for Capital.

Learn more at https://www.givecampus.com/schools/CapitalUniversity/all-in-for-capital/

10/02/2026

Calling all alumni: Know a future Capital student?

Sometimes all it takes is one person to see a student’s potential and encourage them to take the next step.

If you know a student who would thrive at Capital, refer them to us! Your referral can help them discover a community where they’ll be known, supported, challenged, and prepared for what comes next, and they may be eligible for a Refer a Student Scholarship.

It only takes a minute. Refer a student today:
www.capital.edu/referralprogram

Help us grow the CapFam! 💜

10/01/2026

Homecoming is just around the corner! Join us back on campus Oct 22-24 for new and returning traditions and festivities 💜

What event are you looking forward to most?

09/24/2026

The Capital Athletics Hall of Fame inductees have been announced! Join us on October 24 during Homecoming Weekend for their induction!

𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓸𝓯 𝓕𝓪𝓶𝓮

Five former standout student-athletes will be inducted into the Capital Athletics Hall of Fame on October 24th as part of Homecoming Weekend!

MORE: https://athletics.capital.edu/news/2026/9/24/general-five-to-enter-the-capital-athletics-hall-of-fame-in-october.aspx

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09/24/2026

For the second consecutive year, Capital University has seen overall enrollment growth. This fall, 2,380 students are part of the Capital community, with 873 new students joining us across undergraduate, graduate, Capital University Law School and Trinity Lutheran Seminary programs. Undergraduate enrollment has also grown for the second consecutive year, while first-year retention has climbed to 77%.

Capital welcomed 873 new students this fall, its largest incoming class since before the pandemic, continuing two straight years of enrollment growth.

09/24/2026

Capital University President Jared Tice has endowed a new scholarship supporting Appalachian and first-gen students as part of the Capital Rising plan.

09/24/2026

25 years of Capital Pride. 💜

Last night, we celebrated 25 years of the Capital Center and marked the occasion with the official unveiling of the new Betty A. Byelene Indoor Track.

From alumni reconnecting and coming together to celebrating the next chapter of Capital University Athletics, the evening was a reminder of just how many memories have been made within these walls over the past 25 years. The newly reinstated Capital University Pep Band made its first performance, bringing even more energy to an already unforgettable night.

A special thank you to Steve Wachtman ’85, TLS ’92, a member of the Board of Trustees, and the Wachtman family for their generous support of the Pep Band; to Cheryl (Pottorf) Welsh ’73, wife of Roger Welsh, who served as Capital’s Athletic Director during the construction of the Capital Center; and to their families for joining us and helping make this milestone celebration so meaningful.

Here’s to another 25 years of Pride in the Purple.

09/12/2026

Looking for a day of festive fall fun for the whole family? We’ll be at Arrowhead Orchard in Stark County from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, for an afternoon filled with fun, treats, and great memories!

🍎 Apple Picking
🚜 Hayrides
🌽 Corn Maze
🎃 Pumpkins
🌻 Sunflowers
And more!

This event is open to all Capital University alumni and friends, and families are encouraged to attend.

Register by visiting the link in our bio or by clicking the link below. We hope to see you there! 🍎

www.capconnect.org/event-pages/2026-fall-festival-family-day

09/09/2026

Join us September 16 at 5:30 p.m. as we celebrate 25 years of The Capital Center and its place in our community.

The evening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the new Betty A. Bylene Indoor Track, field day games and the first performance of our newly reinstated Capital University Pep Band.

RSVPs for next week's event can be sent directly to Ashley Waltermeyer at [email protected].

📅 September 16 | 5:30 p.m.
📍 The Capital Center

𝟚𝟝 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℂ𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕝 ℂ𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣

Join us in one week on September 16th at 5:30 p.m. as we celebrate The Capital Center and cut the ribbon on the brand new Betty A. Byelene Indoor Track!

The 2026-27 academic year signifies 25 years of The Capital Center as a beacon for the student-athlete experience at Capital University. We look forward to kicking off a memorable 25th year of this building and all that it means to our community!

RSVPs for next week's event can be sent directly to Ashley Waltermeyer at [email protected].

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06/25/2026

⚾ Yesterday, Dayton-area alumni gathered for a night of baseball, connection, and Capital pride. Attendees had the opportunity to meet President Jared R. Tice and the new Dean of Capital University Law School, Dr. Marc Falkoff, while reconnecting with fellow alumni and friends.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and celebrating the strength of our Capital community together. 💜

Visit us on our last stop of the Capital University Minor League Baseball Tour when we visit the Toledo Mudhens on Wednesday, July 22. Check your email for ticket information!