What is Alumni College?
Alumni College is a year-long conference where Reed alumni and faculty experts share their knowledge at a variety of virtual and in-person events to engage Reed community members worldwide. Engage with a global alumni network and reconnect with the Reed experience through structured learning and spontaneous conversation.
Alumni College 2026–2027: Shadows of the Truth
From Plato's Cave to deepfakes—join us for a year-long exploration of the philosophy and nature of perception, reality, and knowledge.
Program Highlights
Faculty lectures, alumni panels, and live discussions. Access to all sessions, recordings, and optional readings and follow-up materials through a secure webpage.
Four Virtual Events (October & December 2026, February & April 2027)
Registration is free and open to everyone in the Reed community anywhere in the world. You’re welcome to attend all of the events or just a handful of the ones that work for your schedule.
Presenters will be announced in summer 2026—keep an eye on your email inbox and Reedie News!
Paideia Session (January 2027)
A virtual brainstorming workshop where alumni and students discuss possible future Alumni College topics.
Panel Discussion at Reunions (June 2027)
Faculty Lecture at Reunions (June 2027)
Stay Connected
Contact the Alumni Relations team at alumni@reed.edu.