News - Reunions 2026: Traditions, Togetherness, and Time Well Spent

With sunshine overhead, laughter across campus, and familiar faces around every corner, more than 1,200 alumni, family, and friends returned to the Hill for Reunions, June 11–14. The weekend blended cherished traditions with new memories, reinforcing the pride and connection that define the Hamilton and Kirkland communities.

Reunions Highlights

With photography by Nancy L. Ford, Adam J. Brockway, and Mark DiOrio.

Reunions 2026 — Alumni from the Class of 2021 pose with the Hamilton H.

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All-Alumni Parade

Alumni make their way through campus during the annual Reunion Parade on Reunion Weekend at Hamilton College — Alumni from the Classes of 1956 and 1961 take time to capture their parade moment. Ed Bradley ’56 was this year's oldest Reunions attendee.

Kirkland College Alumnae at the all alumni parade — Kirkland College alumnae represent their alma mater proudly during the parade.

The Class of 2021 at the All Alumni Parade — A spirited Class of 2021 makes its way down the parade route.

Alumni before the All-Alumni Parade on Reunion Weekend at Hamilton College — Alumni are all smiles during a picture-perfect Saturday morning.

Class of 1976 50th Reunion

Alumni Association Meeting

Bell Ringer 2026 — The Bell Ringer Award was presented posthumously to Mary McLean Evans ’82, who served in Hamilton’s Advancement Office for more than 30 years and passed away in May 2026. Dr. Allen Van Dyke and Amy Owens Goodfriend ’82, pictured with President Tepper, accepted the award on Mary's behalf.

Bell Ringer Citation

Alumni Association 2026 — Board Vice Chairs Bob Delaney ’79 and Linda Johnson ’80 listen during President Tepper's update on the state of the College.

Rob Morris ’76, P’16,’17 reads the Hamilton Class of 1976 Half-Century Annalist Letter — Watch Rob Morris ’76, P’16,’17 read the Hamilton Class of 1976 Half-Century Annalist Letter.

Annie Halvorsen K’76, P’09 reads the Kirkland Class of 1976 Half-Century Annalist Letter. — Watch Annie Halvorsen K’76, P’09 deliver the Kirkland Class of 1976 Half-Century Annalist Letter.

Celebrating Shared Connections

The MARC Mixer — Alumni come together at the Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee (MARC) Mixer.

Hamilton's President Steven Tepper greets alumni at the DU Clam Bake — President Tepper greets alumni at the DU Clam Bake.

David Nicholas '77 presents "Bold Toast Reserve" at the PSI U Steak Dinner — David Nicholas ’77 presents "Bold Toast Reserve" at the PSI U Steak Dinner.

Chuck Miller '85 presents WHCL 85th Anniversary: A Station History Lesson during Reunion Weekend. (Photo by Adam J. Brockway) — Chuck Miller ’85 presents WHCL 85th Anniversary: A Station History Lesson.

Professor of Sociology Emeritus Dan Chambliss with alumni at the NYC Program 25th Anniversary dinner.

Frank Anechiarico '71, Erol Balkan, Katherine Gross '16, and Kunter Kula '11 participate in the "Hamilton's NYC Program at 25 Years: Past, Present, and Future" panel, moderated by NYC Program General Director Robert Knight — Professor of Government Frank Anechiarico ’71, Professor of Economics Erol Balkan, Katherine Gross ’16, and Kunter Kula ’11 participate in the NYC Program's 25th anniversary panel, moderated by current NYC Program Director Robert Knight.

New Director of Athletics Kristine R. Fowler speaks to alumni in the Little Pub — Kristine Fowler, the College's new Thomas E. Murphy Director of Athletics and Chair of the Physical Education Department, speaks with alumni during a meet-and-greet in The Little Pub.

Music & More

Otis Shanty, formed by Sadye Bobbette '21, Ryan DiLello '21, Julian Snyder '22, and Jono Quinn '21, perform. — Otis Shanty, formed by Sadye Bobbette ’21, Ryan DiLello ’21, Julian Snyder ’22, and Jono Quinn ’21.

Steak Nite band members Bob Halligan Jr. ‘75, Bob Sollinger ‘75, and Donald Fram ‘75 — Steak Nite, featuring band members Bob Halligan Jr. ’75, Bob Sollinger ’75, and Donald Fram ’75.

Stage Road with Eddie Bluff P'04 — Stage Road with Eddie Bluff P’04.

Otis Shanty's Sadye Bobbette '21 — Otis Shanty's Sadye Bobbette ’21.

Bonfire & Fireworks

The final night of Reunions ’26 concluded with s'mores, bonfires, and fireworks. Returning favorites Steak Nite (Bob Halligan ’75, Donald Fram ’75, Jeb Guthrie ’75, and Bob Sollinger ’75) and Our Common Roots, an alternative rock and blues band from Utica with Graham Espe ’02.

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