Class of 1986
It feels like just yesterday we were studying in Rush Rhees Library, walking across the Eastman Quad and celebrating commencement, how time flies. Use this hub to stay connected with the School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Catch up on Class of 1976 news, explore upcoming events, join classmates on social media, and prepare for Meliora Weekend, October 1–4, 2026. Registration will open this summer.
Questions? Contact us at alumni@rochester.edu.
Your reunion is all about celebrating your connection—to your peers, to Rochester, and to the University. Discover how the For Ever Better campaign is amplifying that impact for today’s students and unlocking boundless possibilities for the future.
Class Committee
Make an impact! Class Committee volunteers drive the success of your reunion by connecting with classmates, elevating events, championing the class gift campaign, and building excitement for Meliora Weekend. Step behind the scenes and help create something unforgettable.
Jenifer Bunis
Jessa (Margoshes) Kilgore
Laura Hunt-King
Joan (Farley) Pellegrino
Lisa (Hardy) Norwood - Co-Chair
Anne Marie Stilwell
Reunion Rally
Reunion Rally is a fun, friendly competition designed to spark engagement throughout your reunion year. Classes compete to see who can achieve the highest participation across four core reunion activities. It’s a great way to reconnect with classmates, support the University of Rochester community, and enjoy a little spirited fun along the way.
Pre-Reunion Gathering
Reconnect with classmates before Meliora Weekend! Host a casual gathering—happy hour, coffee meetup, picnic, or virtual call—between February and June to build excitement for your milestone reunion. We will provide the planning tools, outreach templates, and University-branded materials to make it easy.
Alumni Contact Initiative
Help reconnect alumni with whom the University has lost touch. View this list of graduates who are currently unreachable, and let them know their contact information is needed. If your name is on the list, please update your information using this secure online form.
Class Notes
Learn what’s happening with classmates or other Rochester friends—and share your own news! Did you get married or started new job, retired, or moved to a new city? Tell us about your recent travels, career developments, family updates, or anything else you want to share.
Giving
Help your class make a difference by participating in your Reunion Gift Campaign, a tradition that helps thousands of UR students striving to follow in your footsteps. All gifts, of any amount, to any area within the University or its Medical Center count. Whether you donate to help students in need, contribute to a scholarship fund, a student-run organization you were once part of, or support a beloved professor's research, you are making an important impact.
Upcoming Events
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In Memoriam List
We pay respect and mourn the loss of fellow Rochester alumni who have passed away.