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WESTMONT ALUMNI
Welcome Home!
Westmont Alumni like you occupy a wide array of roles in our communities, nation, and around the world. You approach your work and service with
excellence
vision
and
compassion
— these characteristics are notable, distinguishing marks of alumni of this community. Today, as when you were a student,
Westmont aspires to develop students intellectually, spiritually and relationally
Stay Connected
The Alumni Office would like to help you stay connected with fellow alumni and your alma mater. Ensure you receive communications for events and reunions. Use the Update Contact form if you have new mailing address or other new contact information.
Update Contact Information
Current Student Events
Senior Fair - Tuesday
, February 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 4. p.m. in the GLC
Your one-stop shop for all of your Commencement needs!  Order your cap & gown, graduation announcements, class rings, and chat with Career Opportunities and Vocational Exploration about your plans after graduation. Located in the
Global Leadership Center.
HERE
is the link to place your order. Deadline to order is Friday, March 6, 2026. Orders after this date must be placed through
alumni@westmont.edu
with steep late fees. If you would like to order grad announcements,
Balfour
is one of our preferred partners.
Senior Celebration - Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30-8:00 p.m. in Page
For graduates only! Students will join their classmates to kick off Commencement Weekend. Enjoy arcade games, dinner from Kyle's Kitchen, Rori's Ice cream, Photo booths, a Caricature Artist, and raffle prizes.
Cap & Gown Package Pick Up - Wed-Fri May 6-8 (10-3p.m.) on the Presidents Patio
For graduates only! Stop by the Presidents Patio to pick up your ordered Cap and Gowns as well as your commencement packets with your tickets and parking passes for commencement.
Legacy Pinning and Picture with the President on the Presidents Patio- Saturday, May 9, 2026 (7:45am)
For Legacy graduates. Westmont alumni parents will be provided with a "Legacy Pin" to pin to their graduate's stole. The pin is a gift from the alumni office. Alumni and their graduates are then invited to be in the group photo. This event is exclusively for alumni, free, and no registration is required.
Motto
To learn, To serve, To lead, To connect, To give, To explore.
The Mission of the Westmont Alumni Office is to update, engage, and connect our alumni locally, nationally, and around the globe with the college and their fellow alums through meaningful engagement programs, services, and events to increase awareness, stimulate interest, build loyalty, and philanthropic commitment to the college while holding tightly to the tradition that Westmont has built serving God's kingdom.
Return of the Warriors
Homecoming
Join us for Westmont College's Homecoming, a special event for alumni to reconnect, celebrate, and create lasting memories with fellow graduates. Next Homecoming - October 16-18, 2026.
2026 Homecoming Information
2026 Homecoming Schedule
Volunteer Opportunities
Help plan or host an event, attend a career fair, join the alumni prayer chain and much more.
Life-Long Learning Opportunities
Westmont the Alumni office is dedicated to continuing to cultivate our alumni through lectures, workshops, and webinars.
Follow Westmont Alumni on Instagram
Follow Westmont College on Instagram for the latest alumni updates, event highlights, and more to stay connected with our vibrant community.
Alumni Mission and Values
Consistent with the core values of the Westmont mission we aim to cultivate the following:
In addition, we aim to engage and connect our alumni by updating them on:
1. Thoughtful scholars through life-long learning opportunities
2. Grateful servants through opportunities for our alumni to give their time, talent, and treasure
3. Faithful leaders through professional career development opportunities
1. Innovation and research in the academy, among our students, and faculty publications
2. Alumni updates, prayer requests, and ways to connect
3. Travel opportunities to explore, experience, serve, and grow
Alumni
Updates and Stories
Stay connected with Westmont College through alumni updates, events and inspiring stories that showcase the achievements and journeys of our graduates.
Alumni Updates
Alumni Stories | Westmont Magazine
955 Newsletter
50th Year Reunion
Golden Warriors
The 50th Reunion weekend is full of activities designed to reconnect you with classmates and your college.
Learn More and Register
2025 Alumni Awards
Previous
Alumnus of the Year: Rob Ring '90
Dr. Robert Ring (’90) is the Chief Executive Officer of London-based Kaerus Bioscience, a biotech company focused on developing medicines for individuals with rare genetic syndromes of neurodevelopment that cause intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and epilepsy.
Alumna of the Year: Alexis Bennett (Otterlei) '05
Alexis Bennett, MSW, LICSW is a compassionate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from St. Catherine University (2012) and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Westmont College (2005).
Alumna of the Year: Leah Pillsbury (Otterlei) '00
Leah Pillsbury, MSW, LICSW
, is a compassionate therapist with over 22 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California (2003) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Westmont College (2005).
Global Service Award: Lindsey Connolly '08
Since graduating Westmont in 2008 Lindsey has been pursuing endeavors both abroad and close to home in Santa Barbara. She co-founded the non-profit Destined for Grac – Children’s Relief.
Young Alumnus of the Year: Spencer Dusebout '15
At 16, Spencer co-founded Hands4Others (H4O), turning a back-of-the-napkin idea into a movement that brought clean water to more than 250,000 people in 17 countries. That experience sparked a lifelong passion for using technology to solve big, meaningful problems.
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