Thank you for joining us for our second Black Alumni Weekend. From campus tours and curated conversations to city excursions and signature gatherings, the weekend honore the brilliance, joy, and impact of Black alumni across generations.
All WashU community members were invited to be part of the weekend.
Larry Thomas Black Alumni Weekend challenge
This year, alumnus and With You campaign co-chair Larry Thomas is challenging the community to show up in a big way. Larry is a former scholarship recipient himself, and since making his first gift in 1986, he has focused his WashU philanthropy on student excellence, helping fund the education of more than 50 students.
Help us reach 500 donors and unlock Larry’s $100,000 gift.
The first 400 donors to join the challenge will receive a limited-edition t-shirt designed by Jeff Taylor, BFA ’07, as a thank you for helping us meet our goal.
Only gifts made through this campaign qualify. Promotion ends October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Gifts made after the promotion period are not eligible. Offer is only valid for one shirt per household. Gifts made before October 11 will be eligible for t-shirt pickup at the event. Gifts made after October 11 at 11:59pm will be mailed. Please allow four to eight weeks for delivery; domestic shipping only.
FAQs
October 9-11, 2026 on Washington University’s Danforth Campus
Black Alumni Weekend offers three days of reconnection, reflection, and celebration. From campus tours and curated conversations to city excursions and signature gatherings, this weekend honors the brilliance, joy, and impact of Black alumni across generations.
The entire WashU community is invited to Black Alumni Weekend.
Registration is available by phone at 1-800-689-8291 beginning June 24. You may register for just one event, or the entire weekend. Additional events may be added in the future – keep an eye on the BAW schedule for updates!
No problem! Please fill out the registration form again, but ONLY sign up for the new/additional events you would like to add.
Yes! Please plan to bring your entire family to enjoy the fun-filled fall weekend in St. Louis! For evening events, our Bear Club child-care program is available for children from infant through age 17. Relax and catch up with classmates while your children are cared for by professionally screened, vetted, vaccinated, and trained Jovie caregivers.
Bear Club is available on Friday, October 9, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 10, from 5-11 p.m.
Many BAW events are free to attend. There is a nominal fee for adults and children ages 6 and over to register for events like the BAW Block Party and Soulful Sunday Brunch. Please check the schedule for more information, including cost.
Special rates for BAW weekend are available at select hotels. Please make note of reservation deadlines for each hotel.
Please email us to let us know if you have any accessibility needs, and a staff member will follow up.
Questions?
Black Alumni Weekend 2023 rewind
More than 300 alumni from seven decades celebrated the first university-wide Black Alumni Weekend in 2023. They reconnected with the university community and explored St. Louis, all while celebrating the powerful legacy of Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni at WashU.
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