From the early days of the Asheville Farm School and into current times, Warren Wilson College has graduated individuals who go on to make profound impacts on the world and their communities. The alumni family is a diverse community of inspired and purposeful changemakers.
Whether you are a recent graduate or you walked across the stage decades ago, there is no doubt that Warren Wilson left its mark on you. Now after graduation, many WWC alumni feel called to leave their mark on the College. Whether you hope to connect with current students, join with fellow alumni in changemaking, join our community of donors by making a gift, or just return to campus for a visit or an event, you will find the resources you need here.
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Register for an on-campus event today by visiting the WWC Events Calendar or become an alumni volunteer.
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Need to chat with someone directly? Contact our Alumni Relations Office at alumni@warren-wilson.edu or (828) 771-3782 and we will get back to you!
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Lost contact with a friend from WWC? Use this form to request to be connected with them via the Alumni Engagement Office.
Join a crew of alumni donors on The Heavy Duty Society. A gift of at least $10 a month gets you special perks and provides valuable support to WWC and current students. Or make a one-time gift to support the College!
Engage with WWC whether you have an afternoon, a year, or something in between. Warren Wilson College wants you to stay involved! From flexible volunteer opportunities to short-term leadership roles, in-person to virtual, the WWC alumni engagement model is designed around your interests, availability, and location. Explore current opportunities, raise your hand to get involved, or simply stay informed with our various alumni resources!
Looking for flexible ways to stay connected? Alumni can volunteer, host events, mentor students, or support Warren Wilson College in whichever ways work best for their schedule.
Use the form below to let us know what you’re interested in, and we’ll reach out to connect you with opportunities that match your preferences as they become available!
Get involved via the Alumni Volunteer Interest Form.
The Alumni Leadership Council is a one-year, cohort-based opportunity for alumni who want to support alumni connections and engage with current initiatives and developments at WWC. Council members participate in defined projects, attend scheduled meetings, and serve as ambassadors for Warren Wilson College.
Those selected for a seat can expect to work alongside College Administrators, employees, and students on strategic initiatives, gain insight into current College matters, and strengthen their connection to and involvement with WWC for years to come.
Click here to nominate yourself for the Alumni Leadership Council.
The Alumni Ex-Officio role is an opportunity for alumni to bring thoughtful insights and perspectives to the WWC Board of Trustees in support of the broader interests of the College. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis for this three-year position that requires travel to campus and attendance at meetings.
Feel like you might be a good fit for this opportunity? Click here to nominate yourself.
The current Alumni Ex-Officio term runs from October 2026 – September 2029.
Nominees for the 2029 – 2032 cycle will be reviewed beginning in Spring 2029.
Alumni events take place throughout the year so that you can stay connected with other Wilsonites! From virtual town halls to Homecoming and everything in between, you can choose to connect with other community members in the way that suits you best.
Each year the WWC community comes together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company during Homecoming at WWC. In odd-numbered years, join us for a full weekend on campus during Homecoming at WWC. In even-numbered years, enjoy Homecoming Near and Far, bringing the Homecoming experience closer to alumni across the country while also offering a scaled down Homecoming Weekend on campus.
Each year on Martin Luther King Junior Day, alumni are invited to return to their roots by joining with current students, staff, and faculty for a day of service in the Asheville area. Communications about how to sign up and the upcoming project will be shared via the alumni office annually in December.
Stay in the know! Alumni Town Halls are virtual events open to all alumni which take place throughout the year. These hour-long sessions offer alumni the chance to hear from WWC administrators, staff, and faculty about current events and updates regarding Warren Wilson College.
In short, votes from persons who do not meet the definition of a “director” under North Carolina non-profit law cannot legally be counted for purposes of determining a valid Board action.
The Board of Trustees recently engaged legal counsel with expertise in nonprofit governing boards to conduct a review of the College’s bylaws. One area found to be in need of clarification was the role of ex-officios on the Board.
NC State law requires that action of the organization must be approved by a majority of “directors.” The concept of “director” requires a fiduciary relationship, which is a legal and ethical obligation requiring directors to act in the best interest of the organization. The position of ex-officio exists due to the individual’s duties to a different organization or group (e.g., faculty, staff, student, church, alumni). The ex-officio trustee, therefore, could face conflicts of interest between their duties to the groups they represent versus duty to the College.
Throughout the bylaws, changes were made to clarify that ex-officio Trustees and Trustees Emeriti are advisors and sounding boards who do not have a vote on Board action and do not count in a quorum. The roles exist to provide advice and counsel to the Board.
NOTE: Because committee action is not Board action, an Ex-Officio Trustee or Trustee Emeritus appointed to a committee may vote in committee proceedings and count for purposes of a quorum.
Yes. The Alumni Association will nominate and vote for the top three candidates, with the final selection made by a committee composed of WWC alumni. Currently, the Alumni Board President is selected by its own Nominations Committee. We hope this new ex-officio selection process will incorporate a broader range of alumni input.
Previously, the Alumni Ex-Officio position was held by the Alumni Board President, a role that typically required 6+ years of service on the Alumni Board before reaching that level of leadership—a time commitment many alumni cannot make according to data collected via the Alumni Preferences Survey. This updated process is intended to broaden the pool of candidates and create more equitable access to this important leadership opportunity.
The Board clarified in its recent revisions to the Bylaws that decisions about the College must be made by those with a fiduciary obligation to the College.
Apart from voting, there are many effective channels for faculty, staff, students, the Presbyterian representative and alumni to communicate with the administration and the Board. Each Ex-Officio is invited to submit a report to the Board prior to each meeting to share updates, ideas and concerns from those constituencies.
The College’s shared governance structure gives faculty and staff an opportunity to ask questions and bring concerns to each other and College leadership. Students can work through the Student Government Association and Student Engagement team. Alumni can bring concerns to the Alumni Engagement and Advancement teams. Anyone can share concerns with the administration, the President’s Office or the Board by sending a message.
The Alumni Ex-Officio will have access to and the ability to participate in most Board conversations. Board meetings are not the only way alumni can communicate with the College administration and Board. Anyone can share concerns with the administration, the President’s Office or the Board by sending a message. The primary, and most appropriate, conduit for alumni communications is through the Alumni Engagement and Advancement teams.
The Alumni Preferences Survey took place in August 2025 and served to collect input from alumni about what would support them in engaging with the College.
Quick Facts about the survey:
Noteworthy survey results:
Alumni feedback made it clear that many were seeking more flexible and accessible ways to stay involved. In the Alumni Preferences Survey, 23% of alumni expressed interest in a greater variety of leadership opportunities, while 47% preferred more one-time volunteer and engagement options. At the same time, only 5% of respondents were able to participate at the level required of Alumni Board members.
The Alumni Leadership Council model is designed to respond to this feedback by creating more inclusive, adaptable pathways for engagement—allowing a broader range of alumni to contribute in meaningful ways while deepening overall connection to the College. Through the Council, each year a cohort of alumni can learn about Warren Wilson’s current priorities and initiatives, creating an ever-expanding number of informed ambassadors who can spread the word to their networks about the College and its students.
Yes. The Board of Trustees includes multiple members who are Warren Wilson alumni and serve as full voting trustees. These alumni are elected or appointed in the same manner as other trustees and participate fully in Board governance. Currently, 7 out of 17 members on the Board of Trustees are Warren Wilson alumni, reflecting the strength of alumni representation across the institution.
The Alumni Association will continue to exist as our network of Warren Wilson Alumni. While the Alumni Board structure has evolved, alumni will still have meaningful opportunities to stay connected and involved.
The Alumni Engagement Office will continue to plan and implement Homecoming and other alumni events, including scheduling, working with vendors, catering, RSVPs, communications, staffing, and overall logistics. Alumni participation will remain an important part of these events, with opportunities to volunteer and assist with day-of activities, just like in the past.
Alumni and Hall of Fame Awards also will be continued.. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our Alumni.
Yes. Every person who works with the Advancement Office is asked to sign a confidentiality agreement due to the sensitive nature of the information we handle, including personal data, financial records, and donor history. This helps ensure that information is protected and not shared inappropriately, and reflects standard best practices for offices handling confidential information.