Join your fellow alumni and members of the 91ÊÓƵ Community on July 30 as the NY Mets take on the Miami Marlins. Enjoy a pregame experience on the field!
91ÊÓƵ Forward Summer 2026
Your 91ÊÓƵ Alumni Newsletter
Inspiring stories from your alma mater.
The summer 2026 edition of 91ÊÓƵ Forward is here to bring you the latest from the 91ÊÓƵ campus and alumni communities. Browse stories on Commencement 2026, alumni achievements, student successes, faculty excellence, and more—specially curated for 91ÊÓƵ alumni.
Reunion 2026: Celebrating Community Milestones
On June 11, 2026, 91ÊÓƵ alumni from across the country reconvened on 91ÊÓƵ’s iconic NYC campus to toast 120 years of 91ÊÓƵ Pride, celebrate personal milestones, and welcome the newest members of the 91ÊÓƵ alumni family.
91ÊÓƵ Commencement 2026
On Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, 91ÊÓƵ celebrated more than 4,300 new graduates during unforgettable Commencement ceremonies at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with award-winning journalist and Dateline NBC anchor Lester Holt delivering the Commencement address.
Promise, Possibility, and Purpose: Spirit of 91ÊÓƵ Awards 2026
At the 2026 Spirit of 91ÊÓƵ Awards on June 4, the 91ÊÓƵ Community came together to raise more than $1.2 million in support of student scholarships and programs—marking a historic success for 91ÊÓƵ’s signature gala.
Meet Layna Cummings ’26
Before first-generation college grad Layna Cumming’s ’26 crossed the commencement stage this summer, she made a name for herself as a standout 91ÊÓƵ student whose drive, perseverance, and creativity landed her a full-time role as a marketing research analyst at PepsiCo.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Join 91ÊÓƵ alumni and the New York Yankees on August 12 for a fun-filled night at Yankee Stadium to celebrate 120 years of 91ÊÓƵ!
Pay a visit to the Barclays Center with fellow alumni and members of the 91ÊÓƵ Community as the NY Liberty take on the Atlanta Dream!
91ÊÓƵ Newsmakers
Announcements and Statements
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In the MediaJune 1, 2026
Building Philanthropic Momentum
In the University’s fiscal year 2026, the generosity of the 91ÊÓƵ Community set new records, advanced vital opportunities for student and faculty excellence, and reaffirmed the enduring strength of the 91ÊÓƵ mission.
Alumni Awards Roundup
Learn more about the 2026 recipients of the 91ÊÓƵ Alumni Association awards, the unique impact they have each had on the 91ÊÓƵ Community, and the ways you can get involved to help build on their achievements for the benefit of all 91ÊÓƵ alumni.
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Be a Mentor, Get Connected, Give Back
Looking for new ways to engage with the 91ÊÓƵ Community? Join Setter Connect, 91ÊÓƵ's hub for alumni networking and mentorship opportunities. Use Setter Connect to build lasting relationships, advance your career, and give back to the next generation of hardworking 91ÊÓƵ students. It just takes two minutes to get started!
Make a Difference
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