William Carey University

10/03/2026

Raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fueling the fight against breast cancer

Our first annual Pink Out Game was a great success! We’re thankful for William Carey University Alumni and Development, Forrest Health, WCU Student Life, and William Carey Athletics for their help in making this night one to remember.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to the School of Arts and Letters on the opening of the brand new Carey Art Studios! We pray this will be a space for thousands of students to create for the glory of the Creator for years to come.

10/01/2026

wake up, it’s the first of the month 👻🎃

09/30/2026

William Carey is proud to sponsor this month's ADP Accelerate Lunch!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Ben Burnett, President of William Carey University, as our keynote for October's Accelerate!

Mark your calendars now! We will be meeting back at Southern Oaks Venue & Catering from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 2nd to hear from Dr. Burnett, network with each other, and have lunch.

See you then!

Thank you to William Carey University for sponsoring!

09/29/2026

TYJ for students on fire for Your Name

Our first night of worship at the Crusader Walk was one to remember! Shoutout Cherry St. for utilizing your talents to praise the name above all names, and thanks to Student Activities for the free donuts and coffee to help us brace for midterms 📚

09/27/2026

Homecoming 2026 is right around the corner!

“The Sounds of Carey” week begins with a Kickoff Celebration on Monday, October 19th. From the opening parade, to Thomas Hall, and an outdoor cookout, there’s plenty of fun to be had for the whole family! We’ll keep you updated for all the events from Monday-Saturday.

Until then, make plans to join us again on Saturday, October 24th! The Carey Carnival is back for its third year along with live music, a 5K, food trucks and more for the big day! You don’t want to miss it. Mark your calendars, invite the whole family, and we hope to see you there! 🥳🎶

09/25/2026

Join us October 12th at 7PM for our annual Campus Renewal! This evening will serve as a time of worship, encouragement, and spiritual growth for our entire university family.

And this year, we’re putting our faith in action. At 11:30 a.m. in the Legacy Room, Dr. Jake Roudkovski, this year’s speaker, will lead a special training session for students, faculty, and staff focused on sharing your faith with confidence and compassion. Following the training, we will join together to share the gospel across our campus and throughout the community.

We hope you’ll join us and we’re excited to see how God moves through this night for years to come.

09/24/2026

Join us for our next Connections Breakfast, hosted by the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, as we bring community leaders together for an engaging conversation about Gulf Coast Higher Education and its role in shaping our region’s future.

We’re excited to welcome:
🎓 Dr. Ben Burnett, William Carey University
🎓 Dr. Mary Graham, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
🎓 Dr. Kelly Lucas, The University of Southern Mississippi

We’ll also celebrate some of our community’s everyday heroes during our First Responder Awards, presented in partnership with our First Responder Series Partners, Singing River Health System and MP Design Group.

Come connect, learn, and celebrate the people and institutions helping move our community forward.

Register today and join us for Connections Breakfast!https://www.mscoastchamber.com/event-detail/HDYceXxXVQvL1C%7CCfMUdig2/connections

09/23/2026

Our first Scholarship Celebration was such a joyful night! We’re thankful for all of our donors and alumni who ensure that a private, Christian education remains affordable. Shoutout to Rebecca St. James and Winters School of Music for an incredible evening of worship in our newly renovated Roberson Auditorium! Let’s do this every year 🫶🎤

09/22/2026

Join us Thursday, October 1st at 3:30 for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of our brand-new art building! The public is invited for a tour of the new facility, followed by light refreshments and fellowship with current and former Carey Art students. We hope to see you there!