E-News - April 2026
Join fellow Kohawks at Coe Night at the Kernels
Saturday, May 30 is Coe Night at the Kernels and we want you there!
Put on your Coe gear and get together with fellow Kohawks for a fun night of baseball and conversation at the McGrath Auto Party Plaza. Tickets are $25/person (children under five are free) and include unlimited food and beverages (from hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, peanuts and ice cream sandwiches to soda, beer, seltzer and bottled water). Fireworks follow the final pitch, so plan to stick around!
Gates open: 5:35 PM
All-you-can-eat food and beverages available starting at 6:00 PM
Game start: 6:35 PM
Fireworks following game: about 9:15 PM
For more information and to register, visit Coe Night at the Kernels 2026.
Day of Giving 2026
One week ago, we celebrated the incredible generosity of the Coe community with our 12th annual Day of Giving. With 429 gifts coming in from around the country, the college raised $341,107.80 to support students as they pursue their Coe education and the opportunities and experiences that come with it.
Thank you to everyone who gave back to build Coe's legacy and leave your mark. Visit here for more information on giving back to Coe, including fundraising traditions like Day of Giving.
Read the Spring 2026 Courier
To ensure the most up to date information is delivered to Coe alumni, parents and friends, Coe College is pleased to provide a digital Courier for the Spring 2026 edition.
This issue is filled with articles honoring past and present Kohawks and their success:
- President’s Letter
- Contemporary Issues Forum
- Embracing the liberal arts as a way of life
- A lasting force: Remembering Steve “Doc” Feller
- Affatigato named president of American Ceramic Society
- Progress with Purpose Presidential Tour with David Hayes ’93
- Athletic Update
- Off-campus studies take Kohawks everywhere
- Save the date to celebrate 175 years at Homecoming
- Planned Giving
- New Board Members
- Class Notes
Celebrating Coe's 175th anniversary with an Oral History Project
The countdown is on! In just a couple of weeks, Coe College will officially launch our Oral History Project as we prepare for our landmark 175th anniversary this fall. This year-long initiative, conducted in partnership with Publishing Concepts (PCI), is designed to capture our collective Coe voices and memories that have defined the Kohawk experience since 1851. By participating, you’ll help us memorialize the history of Coe and ensure our shared legacy is preserved for future generations!
Keep a close eye on your mailbox and email inbox in early May for your official invi
tation. You should expect to see a few postcards marked “First-Class Mail” with a stamp that reads “Verification requested in next 5 days.” When you call the toll-free number on the postcard, a PCI associate will help you verify your current contact information and then invite you to share a story about your time at Coe. Whether you’d like to tell a story about the influence of a favorite professor, the lasting bond of friendships made on campus or the excitement of ringing the Victory Bell, we want to hear from you!
To keep you informed about the project and help you prepare, we have launched a new project landing page where you can find full details and FAQ. During your conversation with PCI, you will have the opportunity to purchase a commemorative hardbound book and exclusive branded apparel, however, please know that your participation is entirely voluntary and there is no obligation to purchase anything to have your story included in the publication or to simply update your alumni record.
If you have any questions about the outreach you receive or the project itself, please reach out to the alumni office for assistance. You can contact Claire Sagers, Director of Alumni Engagement, at 319.399.8663 or via email at ctupper@coe.edu. We look forward to celebrating Coe’s 175th anniversary with you this year!
SAA Finals Packs are available now
Returning this year are the Student Alumni Association's (SAA) finals packs. There are three finals pack options for parents and guardians to purchase for their student, and each finals pack comes in a special reusable Coe container filled with snacks to help students power through finals week. Check out the options and get yours here by Wednesday, April 22.
Student Research and Discovery Symposium 2026
The Student Research and Discovery Symposium (SRDS) will be held on Thursday, April 23, beginning with the poster session at 9:00 AM. Please join us on campus for a day of presentations, exhibitions, performances and more that showcase the many creative and scholarly activities Coe students engage in outside of the classroom! The campus community and alumni are also invited to the Celebration and Recognition Hour at the end of the symposium, starting at 4:00 PM. Find a short video about SRDS here, and visit the website, which contains past programs. Hope to see you there!
Alumni Awards nominations
The nomination deadline for this year's Alumni Awards has been extended! Do you know someone who should be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments? Through Thursday, April 30, nominate them for the Alumni Award of Merit, the Distinguished Service Award or the Young Alum Award. Award winners of 2026 will be presented at Homecoming this fall.
Kohawk Stories: Kamryn Stockton '27
Meet Kamryn, a Coe College junior and member of the Air Force ROTC. Kamryn has experienced significant personal growth as a Kohawk due to her involvement as a student leader and with the ROTC. Coe offers both Army and Air Force ROTC, allowing students to build leadership skills and explore a military career.
Get ready for graduation weekend
Graduation from Coe College is truly a milestone, and you can find all the graduation weekend details at www.coe.edu/graduation.
This year, Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 10, but there are plenty of events before the Class of 2026 receives their diplomas.
What's making Kohawks happy these days?
It doesn't take a lot to be happy when you're at Coe!