Riley Gaines, a swimmer and advocate for equality, is set to visit Truett McConnell University for the Friends and Family Weekend 2024. The event, which takes place on March 15-16, is free and open to the general public and will feature a lineup of activities for all ages, including food trucks, lawn games, athletic events, and campus tours.
The weekend begins on Friday, March 15, with an array of events, including a performance by the Dove-Award and Grammy-nominated Christian band Sanctus Real. The concert, titled The UnReal Tour, will feature sets from Sanctus Real, Unspoken & JJ Weeks and will end with a spectacular fireworks display on campus.
The highlight of Saturday, March 16, will be the presence of renowned women’s rights activist and 12-time All-American Swimmer Riley Gaines. Known for her advocacy for equality and fairness, Gaines has become a swimmer with a mission to advocate for women’s single-sex spaces. Her engaging story of her journey and experiences challenging the regulations of the NCAA and the International Olympic Committee promises to be thought-provoking.
The Friends and Family Weekend 2024 is an opportunity for the Truett McConnell University community to come together and celebrate their mission of providing a Biblically-centered education.
For a complete schedule of events, including times and locations, click here or visit the TMU website. The university is located at 100 Alumni Drive off Highway 115 in Cleveland, Georgia.
