Celebrate
Reunion at Thurtene Carnival is packed with exciting events on campus and around St. Louis, but there are a few extra-special reunion experiences you don’t want to miss. These signature events include the Welcome Back Party and the Alumni BBQ, and – of course – your Class of 2022 Party! We’re eagerly working on a full schedule, so check back in early 2027 to read about all the receptions, tours, and events we have planned.
1st Reunion Happy Hour
Reconnect with the Class of 2026. Enjoy an open bar, gourmet food stations, and fun photo opportunities while sharing memories with old friends.
Saturday Night After-Party
The Class of 2026 reunion committee invites 1st reunion celebrants to join classmates following Saturday night’s Class Party. Join for a night cap, to reconnect with friends, great conversation, or simply to extend the fun. Classmates will gather for an informal meet-up immediately following the Class Party. No need to register. Just attend. Pay-as-you-go bar.
Featured events
Welcome Back Party
Friday, April 16 • Evening
Day one of reunion concludes with our signature Welcome Back Party. As the sun sets, catch up with old friends over heavy appetizers, desserts, and beer, wine, and soda.
Alumni BBQ
Saturday, April 17 • Afternoon
Join classmates and their families for a fun-filled afternoon of great BBQ catered by Pappy’s Smokehouse. Beer, wine, and soda will be complimentary.
Goodbye Brunch
Sunday, April 19 • Morning
Gather with friends once more and toast to a successful reunion weekend. Enjoy classic brunch favorites and, of course, mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Get involved, give back, and celebrate your class
Class of 2026 reunion class gift
Campaign Progress
At WashU, we believe in the power of tradition, community, and the transformative impact of education. Your reunion year is not only an opportunity to reconnect with old friends but also a chance to make a meaningful contribution to the institution that played a significant role in shaping your journey.
Be a part of the time-honored tradition of giving back through your reunion class gift. Regardless of the size of your contribution, every gift makes an impact on the university, its students, and the larger community.
In celebration of the Class of 2026’s 1st Reunion, Colleen Conrado Ferguson, BFA ’26, and Tom Ferguson, MBA ’26, JD ’26, are pleased to offer a special class challenge. Their generous $500,000 commitment will match, dollar for dollar, all new, renewed, and multi-year pledge gifts made in honor of reunion.
WashU has played a meaningful role in both Colleen’s and Tom’s lives. Colleen’s undergraduate experience as a member of the Class of 2026 established a lifelong connection to the university, while Tom’s time as a graduate and law student further deepened their shared WashU ties.
WashU has played a meaningful role in both Colleen’s and Tom’s lives. Colleen’s undergraduate experience as a member of the Class of 2026 established a lifelong connection to the university, while Tom’s time as a graduate and law student further deepened their shared WashU ties.
Class giving Honor Roll
Coming soon
Class of 2026 reunion committee
Want to help plan Reunion and make sure it’s a huge success? Check out this list of classmates who have already signed up:
Grace Abbott
AB '26
Bo Canfield
AB '26
Grady Freeman
AB '26
Ashton Lee
AB '26
Jasmine Najari
AB '26
Hannah Pignataro
AB '25
Tata Toure
BS '26
Nigina Aripova
AB '26
Eli Davis
AB '26
Le-Anne Johnson
AB '26
Alexia Leek
BSARCH '26
Brenda Navarro
AB '26
JP Pineda
BS '26
Don Ung
AB '26
Nicole Briceno
BS '26
Ha-Ya Davis
BS '26
Grace Kahler
AB '26
Andrea Leng
AB '26
Jalen Patel
BS '26
Samira Saleh
AB '26
Ash Withrow
AB '26
Looking back at 2026
Slideshow: Class of 2026 Convocation
Wearing the bold colors of their residential colleges and waving WashU pennants, the 1,826 members of the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2026 converged Saturday, Aug. 27, in Brookings Quadrangle for the annual Convocation ceremony, one of the university’s most beloved (and loudest) traditions.
The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose
WashU researcher Douglas Chalker almost never misses the Undergraduate Research Symposium. After 25 years of teaching and mentoring hundreds of students, he knows it’s important to show support. But a different reason pulls Chalker back each semester.
Class of 2026 arrives on campus
Caleb Feaman was among hundreds of university employees and students who welcomed the Class of 2026 to the South 40 on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20. Hailing from 48 states and 27 countries, this class is the most diverse in university history: 20% of students are Pell Grant-eligible, 15% are the first in their families to attend college and 51% identify as students of color.
favorite hangouts
Coming soon
W.I.L.D Performer
Spring 2026 – The Kid Laroi
Class of 2026 photos and memories
Take a walk down memory lane with these photos of the Class of 2026! This photo gallery was collected from WashU, University Archives, and personal photos submitted by your classmates.
Coming soon
Planning to attend
Search for classmates who have registered for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 16-18, 2027.