Class of 1976
Class of 1976 Reunion Weekend
We can't wait for the celebration back on campus from June 5 to June 7, 2026!
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Reunion Chair Spotlight
My years at Davidson were instrumental in shaping the person that I am today. I am deeply grateful for the people I met at Davidson, and what I learned at Davidson - both in the classroom and from all the people I met at Davidson. Our 50th Reunion is a significant milestone, and I am both humbled and honored to serve as a 50th Reunion Chair.
Brad Swalwell
2026 Reunion Co-Chair
I said yes because this is a milestone event in our lives as Davidson alums, and I wanted to be part of the excitement. It will be yet another great gathering of what was only briefly the largest, but probably still the dumbest class.
Doug Ey
2026 Reunion Co-Chair
Campus Resources
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Welcome Center | Harry L. Vance Athletic Center, Baker Sports Complex | The official check-in location for the weekend. Stop in if you have any questions about your weekend registration. Lost and Found is also located here. |
| Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Wildcat Pit Stops | Chambers and Alvarez College Union | In a hurry? Stop by to grab water. Need to slow down? Sit, visit with friends and enjoy the air conditioning! |
| Friday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | The Oasis | Chaplain's Office, 4th Floor Alvarez College Union | You are invited to visit The Oasis, a reflection, meditation and prayer space provided by the Chaplain's Office. |
| Thursday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Coworking Space | Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 210 Delburg St. | Need a place to work before Reunion? Enjoy our coworking community to take calls, answer emails and meet with fellow alumni. For any questions, contact Kelly Weaver at keweaver@davidson.edu. Reserve a Spot |
| Friday and Saturday | What’s Next, Wildcat? | Matthews Center for Career Development | Career coaching sessions during Reunion provide clarity, strategy and momentum for wherever you are in your professional journey. Book your session here. |
| Ongoing | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | Davidson College Front Campus | Visit With These Hands, a powerful memorial dedicated to the enslaved and exploited individuals whose labor built Davidson College, created by artist Hank Willis Thomas. |
| Time TBD | Artmate Exhibit | Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center | Take time to walk through these 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facilities. Stop in the Smith Gallery to see the Artmate exhibit on display. |
Friday, June 5 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noon - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion Lunch, Opening Session | Location TBD | Hear from President Doug Hicks and David Holthouser regarding the campus plan, followed by campus tours. |
| 12 - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Davidson College Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of Davidson’s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures. |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | The Hub @ Davidson Open House | 210 Delburg St | Meet the team, explore innovative student projects and discover how you can engage with our programs at the Jay Hurt Hub. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson Reunites the World | Atrium of Duke Building | Join staff from the Dean Rusk International Studies Program, International Student Engagement and Office of Education Abroad and Away. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Davidson College Stadium Tour | 109 Patterson Court Circle | Tour the Game Changers Field House, an innovative facility serving scholar-athletes and the greater community. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| Time TBD | Bill Reed's Friends Gathering | Location TBD | Friends of Bill Reed, together with Molly Reed, gather to remember Bill and celebrate the life he lived. |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | A Celebration of Giving (Invitation Only) | Location TBD | Special reception for members of the Ne Ultra Society and Maxwell Chambers Society. |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Welcome Back Party | Tent on Chambers Lawn | Enjoy a relaxed gathering with a Southwestern buffet and open beer and wine bar. |
| 9 - 11 p.m. | Alumni of Color Reception | Location TBD | Celebrate our vibrant alumni community with DAASPAN, DBAN, and LAND. All are welcome! |
Saturday, June 6 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Alumni Cake Race | Baker Sports Complex | Join in this family-friendly tradition for a 1.6-mile run around campus. Cakes awarded to top runners! |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering Davidsonians Lost | Flagpole, Chambers Lawn | Join us as we honor alumni veterans who are no longer with us. Taps will be played at 8:30 a.m. |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building | Join a student tour guide to see how campus has recently changed. |
| 9 - 9:30 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Davidson College Front Campus | Space for reflection and education regarding the college's ties to the institution of slavery. |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Class of 1976 Memorial | Location TBD | Join us in honoring and remembering classmates who are no longer with us. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Locations | Self-guided tours of Chambers, Wall Academic Center, Watson Life Sciences, and Sloan Music Center. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | A Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Hear about key college initiatives and updates followed by a Q&A session. |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Picnic and Lawn Party | Chambers Lawn | Family-friendly afternoon of food, fun, bounce houses, and games. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | DLAN Reception | Spencer-Weinstein Center | Join the Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network for fellowship and connections. All are welcome. |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 50th Reunion Class Dinner | Location TBD | Class dinner featuring a buffet, open bar, and Alumni Award presentations. |
| 9:30 p.m. - Midnight | All-Alumni Late-Night Party | Brown Atrium, Alvarez Union | Festive event featuring music, dancing, and open beer and wine bar. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Wrap up the weekend with a classic buffet spread. Kids 4 and under eat free! |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | Davidson College Presbyterian Church | Service featuring guest preacher Peter Bynum '91. |
| Noon | On-Campus Housing Check-Out Deadline | Residence Halls | Residents must be out of rooms and return keys/CatCards to designated drop boxes. |
Pricing
50th Reunion Pricing
| Early Bird | Regular Registration | Kids 5–14 | |
| Saturday Class Dinner | $95 | $100 | n/a |
| Friday Lunch and Afternoon Reception | $45 | $50 | n/a |
| Friday Welcome Back Party | $45 | $50 | $15 |
| Saturday Picnic and Lawn Party | $25 | $30 | $15 |
| Sunday Farewell Brunch | $13 | $13 | $13 |