Camels in the City Connects Alumni Across Seven Cities

June 8, 2026

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell alumni gathered June 4 for Camels in the City, an annual Alumni Association event designed to strengthen connections among graduates and build local Campbell networks in communities across North Carolina and the country.

This year’s event brought alumni together in Charlotte, Fuquay-Varina, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem as well as Richmond, Va. and Austin, Texas. Hosted at local restaurants and gathering spaces, Camels in the City offered alumni the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, meet fellow Camels living nearby and celebrate their shared Campbell experience.

A group of people are gathered in a cozy restaurant with dark wood paneling and green booths. They are standing and smiling around a sign that reads "Camels in the City! Raleigh." The walls are decorated with vintage advertisements and memorabilia. Orange and white pennant banners hang above the group. The atmosphere is warm and friendly.

A group of people posing together indoors, holding a sign that reads "Camels in the City! Charlotte." They are standing in a casually decorated venue with visible overhead ducts and natural light coming in from a window.

“We always have a great time hosting our alumni back on campus, but there is something extra special about getting to visit alumni in their home communities,” said Director of Alumni Engagement, Shelby Howard (’20). “We are so grateful for those who came out to Camels in the City and hope that it is just the beginning of additional regional engagement. Alumni interested in potentially establishing or joining a local chapter are encouraged to complete the Local Chapter Interest Form.”

A group of people is gathered in a room, smiling for the camera. The person seated in front holds a sign that reads "Camels in the City! Fuquay-Varina." They are in a casual setting with tables nearby.

A group of four people stands smiling next to a sign that reads "Camels in the City! Richmond, VA." The setting is an indoor venue with large windows in the background, revealing an urban scene outside.

For many alumni, especially recent graduates, events like Camels in the City provide an opportunity to establish connections in a new city while maintaining ties to the University.

In addition to networking and fellowship, attendees enjoyed the chance to win Campbell Alumni Association giveaways.

Four people stand together in a room decorated with festive flags. They are each holding items, including insulated cups and orange tote bags labeled "Campbell". A table with food is visible in the background. — Prize winners at the Camels in the City Raleigh event (from left): Chris Wellington, Jones Norris, Geanie Slifer and Emma Ratcliffe.

Four people are sitting together at a high table in a brewery-style venue. Each person has a name tag, and there are drinks and napkins on the table. The background features barrels and a window view of greenery outside. Three individuals are seated at a high table in a brewery-like setting with barrels in the background. They are all dressed in formal attire, including suits and ties. One person is wearing a light blue jacket, another a dark suit with a bow tie, and the third a dark suit with a regular tie. Two people are seated at a wooden table, smiling. One person holds an orange Campbell University tote bag. The other person is wearing a Campbell University Alumni T-shirt. Both are wearing glasses.