Reunions

Save the Dates! Reunions ’27: June 10-13, 2027

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.

Photos Reunions Highlights

Reunions 2026 — Watch highlights from the weekend.

Reunions Spotlights: Alumni Stories

Dan Trachtman '75: ‘It’s Just Better to Be There’

Shelley Gertzog Cowan K’75: Telling the Stories of Kirkland

Did You Know? WHCL Is 85 Years Old in 2026

Julia Martin ’21, right, welcomes students to campus during Orientation 2019

Julia Martin '21: ‘Why Wouldn’t You Come Back?’

The Highlight Zone

Moments from Reunions 2026

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.

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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