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🎶 Folk ’n Blues is back! Join us tomorrow night for our annual music festival, featuring good music, great company, and all the vibes that make fall on campus special. 🎸 📍 Chapin Quad ⏰ Saturday, October 24, 6–9 p.m. Grab your friends and come spend the evening with us. See you there, Bucs!

This Athlethic Day of Giving, we had 1,531 donors and raised $164,582! 🥇 Baseball: 471 donors | $24,076 raised 🥈 Volleyball: 335 donors | $27,215 raised 🥉 Women’s Ice Hockey: 179 donors | $16,145 raised To every supporter: THANK YOU. Once a Buc, always a Buc. 💙

We’ve officially surpassed last year’s total dollars raised, and what a day it’s been! But there’s still time to make an impact before the clock runs out. 💫 Give before midnight: https://www.givecampus.com/s/prwb5r

Athletics Day of Giving is here! Today, Buccaneers everywhere are coming together to support Beloit College Athletics. 🥎🥍 Follow along as we share updates throughout the day, and make your gift at: https://www.givecampus.com/s/amyvot! ⚽️🏒

Autumn. 🍂 The most colorful time of year on campus.

Still thinking about Beloiter Days. 💙 Here’s another look at the weekend through a few more favorite snapshots! 📸

Athletic Day of Giving is ONE WEEK AWAY! 🔥 On Wednesday, October 21, every donor counts as our teams compete to bring home the most donors. Pick your team. Rally your people. Show up for Beloit Athletics. Let’s make it a big one, Bucs. 🏆

A reminder that a little beauty is always waiting to peek through the clouds. 🌈

FAFSA is open! Ready to take the next step toward your future? Complete your FAFSA, list Beloit College (school code: 003835), and you could qualify for a $2,000 FAFSA Filing Grant! Be sure to submit your FAFSA by January 1, 2027, to meet our priority deadline. Your future starts NOW.

⏳ The countdown is officially on. On October 21, every donor counts, and each team will be competing for the most donors. Start rallying your supporters. The competition is coming. 🔥

Pay no more than $30,000. All In. For the 2027–28 school year, accepted students who apply for admission and financial aid by January 15, 2027, will pay no more than $30,000 in direct costs, including tuition, housing, meals, and fees. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fASQ50ZQkYB

A weekend full of old friends, new memories, and plenty of reasons to celebrate being a Beloiter. Here’s a little look at the weekend. 🌊 #OnceABucAlwaysABuc

A weekend full of old friends, new memories, and plenty of reasons to celebrate being a Beloiter. Here’s a little look at the weekend. 🌊 #OnceABucAlwaysABuc

For Finn Waterman ’26, Beloit has been a place to follow their curiosity, find their people, and discover new ways to bring others together. From exploring unexpected academic interests to finding community at WBCR, Finn has embraced every opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact. 🎙️

One week until Beloiter Days! 💙🌊 The countdown is officially on. We can’t wait to welcome Beloiters back to campus for a weekend full of old friends, new memories, and all the little things that make Beloit feel like home. Mark your calendars and get ready to come home!

Today, the community pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless acts of courage, compassion, and service that followed. We remember those we lost, those who stepped forward, and the enduring importance of coming together in moments that matter. 🕊️

💡 Entrepreneurship. Leadership. Connection. EntreCon Midwest is coming to Beloit College from September 15–16, bringing entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and changemakers together for two days of ideas and inspiration. Register here: https://ow.ly/mKOm50ZMmJG

Wishing you a week full of good things, good people, and a little Beloit magic.✨

Happy September 1st! 🍂 It may still feel like summer outside, but our Buc hearts have already entered their autumn era. 🎃☕️ Comment 🍁 if you’re ready for crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, changing leaves, and all things fall!

Convocation 2026 officially welcomed our newest Bucs to campus, with President Boynton addressing the Class of 2030 in Eaton Chapel, a parade to celebrate our students, and a walk together toward an afternoon picnic. Class of 2030, your Beloit story starts now. 💫

🎶 This Friday: live music on the river! Rainbow Bridge takes the stage at Music at Harry's Place, 7-9 pm at Harry Moore Pavilion. Vendors open at 6. Free, family-friendly, and a great way to kick off the weekend. Bring a chair & hang out!

Beloit College has welcomed its largest incoming class in 10 years! We’re thrilled to welcome this newest generation of Beloiters to campus and can’t wait to see all they’ll bring to our community. 💙💛 Read more from the Beloit Daily News: https://ow.ly/JBpf50ZCubt

Yesterday, campus came alive as a new class of Buccaneers moved in! 🏡 Boxes were unpacked, rooms started taking shape, and the Class of 2030 officially began their Beloit journey. Welcome home, Bucs. We’re so glad you’re here. 🩵

Kinda chic to be a Buccaneer. ✨

12 Belmark Associates students spent Saturday at the Beloit Farmers’ Market conducting census and survey work for the Downtown Beloit Association. 🍓 Their research helps track that Beloit is the second-largest farmers’ market in Wisconsin! 🌽

Our Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Chi has been recognized as one of the top three Sigma Chi chapters in the nation for total blood units donated during an American Red Cross blood drive. Thank you to everyone in the Beloit community who helped make this achievement possible!

"You don't have to be perfect to be successful. You need to be curious." That's the philosophy Brian Morello '85 brings to CELEB every day. His advice? Stay curious, embrace failure, and never stop learning. https://www.beloit.edu/live/news/7699-profile-brian-morello-85-celeb

A homemade slip 'n slide, good friends, and a summer day on campus. This snapshot from the 70's is proof that Beloiters have always known how to make the most of summer. Bucs, do you remember this tradition? We'd love to hear your memories! 💙

Beyond the classrooms, these are some of campus's favorite hidden gems. Which one would you explore first?

Every corner of campus has a story. From late-night conversations to lifelong friendships, research breakthroughs to spontaneous adventures, Beloit is a place where stories unfold every day. What's one place on campus you'll never forget? 🩵

Congratulations to alumna Amanda Browder '98 on her latest large-scale public art installation, Zig and Zag, transforming the Racine Art Museum into a vibrant work of community art. 🎨 We're proud to see Beloit alumni making an impact! Read more here: https://ow.ly/e29S50Zonn0

We're proud to recognize the first cohort of Beloit College students who successfully earned their Nursing degree through our partnership with Edgewood University. Congratulations! Your dedication and perseverance have paved the way for future Bucs to follow in your footsteps.🩺

Once a historic power plant. Now one of the most distinctive spaces on campus. The Powerhouse transformed into a place where Bucs gather to learn, train, collaborate, and connect. From studying between classes and cheering on Buccaneers, it's a building that brings our community together every day.

Some people drive to work. Professor Pablo Toral pedals there. 🚲 Recently recognized by Planet Bike as its Spring 2026 "Super Commuter," Professor Toral is proving that sustainability starts with everyday choices. 📖: https://ow.ly/UUjQ50Zlg8p

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy Fourth of July! 🤍 Catch you all at Pops on the Rock! 🎆 https://visitbeloit.com/blog/pops-on-the-rock/

Award-winning author and Beloit alumna Ann Bausum '79 has dedicated her career to bringing pivotal moments in American history to life through acclaimed nonfiction. We're proud to celebrate the impact of her work and the stories she continues to share. 💙📖

This year's Weissberg Residency Program at Beloit College will explore The Future of Democracy, bringing nationally recognized scholars, practitioners, and alumni to campus for conversations on democratic institutions, civic engagement, and the challenges facing democracies around the world.

Golden hour by the river. 🚣 Stay cool and hydrated out there, Bucs!

Long days, green spaces, and the kind of campus that makes you want to stay awhile. ☀️

Daniel J. Schroeder ’55 spent more than three decades teaching physics and astronomy at Beloit College while helping shape one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements: the Hubble Space Telescope. 🌌 Read more here: https://ow.ly/vkFe50Zgipc

Today, Beloit College observes Juneteenth. A pivotal moment in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved people and honoring the enduring resilience of Black Americans. We remain committed to fostering a campus community where every person is seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

What happens when trustees become students again? Through Beloit College's Beyond Board program, members of the Board of Trustees stepped into classes alongside current students. Read more: https://ow.ly/VNUo50Zehec

A century-old gift. A rediscovered treasure. The Class of 1919 Victory Fountain, originally dedicated to classmates who served during World War I, has been restored and now welcomes visitors outside Morse Library. ⛲️

She has a PhD from the Mayo Clinic, she runs 50-mile races, is an avid sushi lover, and she chooses Beloit every single day. Meet Dr. Rachel Bergstrom, director of Beloit's School of Health Sciences! 🦄

A Beloit student wanted to create a class. So they did. 🌍 Ray Broad '26 designed Introduction to Worldbuilding, now a full interdisciplinary major. Read their story: https://www.beloit.edu/live/news/7638-brave-new-worldbuilding

🏌️ The 2026 Buc Open teed off at the Beloit Club this weekend for a day of golf, good company, and community support for Beloit College. Grateful for everyone who showed up and gave back!

Look at our Buccaneer go! 👏 Sonya Edwards '28, just landed a summer internship at the Hudson Star-Observer covering arts and nature, in her hometown! We can't wait to read your stories, Sonya. 🗞️ https://ow.ly/rqnc50Z6JYA

Beloit College's very own Robin Zebrowski, Cognitive Science chair, on AI in schools: "I don't know how you get academics if nobody's interested in seeking out answers on their own." She's featured in Wisconsin Public Radio's latest piece: https://ow.ly/Va4H50Z7C5G

⚽ Record-breaking goalkeeper David Staats '27 is taking his grit off the field and into entrepreneurship! Through the Summer Side Hustle program, he's building his own soccer camp business from the ground up, proving that athletes make great entrepreneurs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/XXAZ50Z6Ig2

At our Boathouse Summer Kickoff last week, Bucs grabbed a paddle, fired up the grill, and reminded us why this community is something special, no matter what month it is. Here's to a summer full of moments like these. 🛶🌊☀️