Princeton Reunions
From reuniting with friends and classmates to the standing-room-only Alumni-Faculty Forums, stunning arts performances, intriguing tours of the Princeton University Art Museum and campus, the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Council where we celebrated so many award winners, and, of course, the 200th anniversary of the Alumni Association, Reunions 2026 was epic! Save the date for Reunions 2027: May 20-23. Photos and videos will be shared soon. See you next year!
Celebrate our 2026 Award for Service to Princeton recipients
Four Princetonians — Tom Reed *71, Tom Swift ’76, Lily Partridge ’82 and Anthony “Ant” Pappenfus ’13 — were honored with the Award for Service to Princeton during the annual meeting of the Alumni Council on Friday, May 22. Anthony Noble *01, chair of the Committee on Awards for Service to Princeton, presented the awards. The award recognizes outstanding service contributions to Princeton by any member of the Princeton family, with special emphasis on those who serve significantly, but inconspicuously.
Happy 200th Anniversary, Alumni Association!
Reunions are always special, and this year they were even more meaningful as we marked the Alumni Association’s 200th anniversary throughout the weekend. There were so many ways to celebrate, including a “200” group photo Friday on Cannon Green and 200th sunglasses for the P-rade (rain or shine!) for all marchers. Reunioners also participated in the Scavenger Hunt and sampled special treats at vendors in town, and more! Discover what’s ahead in the 200‑day‑plus celebration.
Goin’ Back and Standing Up!
Alumni weathered the rain to show their support for the University and its values by carrying “Stand Up for Princeton and Higher Education” signs during the P-rade. Join a community of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends who are committed to supporting academic freedom, preserving federal research funding, and opposing tax increases on University endowments.
Katherine Boyce ’11 adds to the joyous Reunion hoopla with a painting that celebrates tradition and change
Now an artist based in Minneapolis, Katherine Boyce ’11 was invited to create a painting for the cover of the events program for Reunions 2026. Boyce’s work captures both permanence and change — from a peek at the new Princeton University Art Museum on the right, through the space between Whig and Clio Halls and onward to Nassau Hall. The work, created in oils, also includes banners celebrating the Alumni Association’s 200th anniversary and tells the story of a University rooted in history yet continually evolving.
Download the Reunions App
The 2026 app is now live! Available through the Apple App Store or Google Play and through this link, the app includes more than 350 events and all the information you need to plan your weekend on campus. In addition to the schedule, the app includes maps, campus resources, nightly entertainment and more! Log in to the Princeton Events app with the email address you used for Reunions registration and your Last Name (case-sensitive). If you have trouble logging in to the app, please fill in this form. Please note: We are aware and actively working on issues related to Android versions 16 and 17 and hope to resolve the issues quickly.
