Introducing a new chapter in Reed’s signature academic program for alumni.
What is Alumni College?
Alumni College, a long-standing tradition where Reed alumni and faculty experts share their knowledge at a multi-day conference, is evolving into a new, year-long format in 2025–2026. Informed by alumni input, this change blends virtual and in-person experiences to provide more comprehensive and engaging opportunities for alumni worldwide.
This new expanded evolution of Alumni College comes at a critical moment, as higher education and the liberal arts face growing public scrutiny and political pressure. These events offer a space for Reedies to reconnect with the ideas, values, and questions that are core to a Reed education.
Anchored in the theme The Value of a Liberal Arts Education, the series invites meaningful dialogue, intellectual exploration, and collective reflection on the role of education in society.
Alumni College 2025–2026: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Program Highlights
Alumni College registration will open in late August 2025. Stay tuned for more information.
Four Virtual Events (October & December 2025, February & April 2026)
Faculty lectures, alumni panels, and live discussions. Topics may include:
- Liberal arts and democracy
- Science and the humanities
- Cross-disciplinary learning in the 21st century
- Alumni reflections on the enduring impact of Reed
Paideia Session (January 2026)
An open-format virtual workshop where alumni and students collaborate on future ideas.
Faculty Lecture at Reunions (June 2026)
A featured event during Reunions, open to all attendees and also shared online.
What to Expect
A series of events, one shared conversation.
Throughout the year, join fellow alumni and Reed faculty for events that examine the liberal arts from academic, personal, and societal angles.
What’s Included
- Access to all live sessions and recordings
- Optional pre-readings and follow-up materials
- Secure online archive and discussion space
Why Participate?
- A Fresh Take on a Reed Tradition: This year marks a new evolution of Alumni College, designed to bring the Reed experience to alumni wherever they are.
- Timely Conversations: In an era of political attacks on academic freedom and skepticism about the value of higher education, this program makes the case for the liberal arts through intellectually rich inquiry and honest dialogue.
- Connection That Lasts: Engage with a global alumni network and reconnect with the Reed experience through structured learning and spontaneous conversation.
Registration & Updates
Registration opens late August 2025.
Fall session details and featured speakers will be announced later this summer. Stay tuned.
Stay Connected
Contact the Alumni Relations team at alumni@reed.edu.