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, the 200th anniversary of the Alumni Association, and, of course, the one and only P-rade, Reunions 2026 was epic! Save the date for Reunions 2027: May 20-23. See you next year!
A Conversation With President Christopher L. Eisgruber
On Reunions Friday at 2 p.m., President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 was in conversation with University Vice President and Secretary Hilary A. Parker ’01, who was celebrating her 25th reunion.
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.
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.
Alumni Association Past Presidents Reunite at Reunions
Joined by Alumni Association President Ryan Ruskin ’90, 14 past presidents returned for Reunions to mark the University’s 200th anniversary in grand style — proudly leading the P-rade behind the bicentennial banner in a powerful tribute to alumni leadership across generations.
Front row (left to right): Joseph Serafini ’64 P02 (1987–1989); Clyde Rankin ’72 (2003–2005); Nancy Newman ’78 (2015–2017); Ryan Ruskin ’90; Richard Holland ’96 (2019–2021). Second row: Richard Scribner ’58 P88 (1987–1989); Diane deCordova ’83 (2001–2003); Linda Knights ’77 P14 (2005–2007); Jennifer Daniels ’93 S92 P24 P26, h79 h02 (2017–2019). Third row: Monica Thompson ’89 S88 P20 (2023–2025); Mary Newburn ’97 (2021–2023). Back row: Brent Henry ’69 P91 H22 (1997–1999); Luther Munford ’71 P10 (1995–1997); Henry Von Kohorn ’66 P98 h16 h*12; Jeffrey Wieser ’74 P06 (2015–2017).
Goin’ Back and Standing Up!
Alumni braved the rain during the P-rade to show their support for Princeton and its core values, proudly carrying “Stand Up for Princeton and Higher Education” signs and posed for photos with the Stand Up banner during the Alumni Council luncheon. Join a community of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends committed to defending academic freedom, preserving federal research funding, and opposing tax increases on university endowments.
