Faculty & Staff

Nothing could dampen the incredible Camel spirit on display for Reunion Weekend 2026--not wind or rain or unseasonably chilly temperatures--as a record-breaking crowd of over 950 alumni and friends returned to campus for old favorites like the New England Style Lobster Bake and Parade of Classes, as well as new traditions including Floralia: The Encore and CC Cruisin’ on the River. Reconnecting with friends and classmates and the shared connections of the generations within the classes of 1956-2021 made for a truly memorable weekend.

Connecticut College’s 108th Commencement took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Class of 2026 was sent off by keynote speaker Chief Lynn Malerba—the 18th Mohegan Tribe chief and first Native American U.S. Treasurer—and student speaker Zoe Watts ’26, a government major and Posse Scholar from Chicago.

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