2026 Reunion

July 16-19

“Antioch Feast” 

Antiochians young and old, near and far: It’s time to reunite in YSO! Let’s break bread with a glass of wine. All are welcome at this table. Join Antiochians of every generation in Yellow Springs as we celebrate Antioch College’s unique commitment to the science, politics, history, culinary arts, and aesthetics of food and wine. 

The College’s thriving microfarm–recently awarded a grant recognizing the level of carbon sequestration in the farm’s soil–will serve as the weekend’s touchstone and central metaphor: its nutrient-rich Ohio soil contributing as much to what grows there as the seeds themselves.

At the same time, we will investigate the ways that social justice and sustainability are deeply tied to the food we eat, how and by whom it’s cultivated and distributed, and the politics of pleasure informing its never-simple enjoyment. 

We welcome Antiochians across the generations to Yellow Springs July 16-19 for a weekend of connection, learning, delight–and, of course, great wine and food. 

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This year we’re especially excited to honor the Class of 1976 as they celebrate their 50th anniversary and the Class of 2001 as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Plus there are many more years to celebrate: 5th (2021), 10th (2016), 20th (2006), 30th (1996), 35th (1991), 40th (1986), 45th (1981), 60th (1966) and 65th (1961).

With the class of 1976 celebrating their 50th anniversary, we are particularly interested in reflecting on the legacy of beloved music faculty John Ronsheim and his conception of a culinary arts program rooted in the College’s joyfully transformative spirit.

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Reunion is the perfect time to reconnect classmates and meet new friends. Whether you organize your friend group to attend, bring family, or travel solo, we hope you’ll join us for this special weekend. As always, alumni from all classes (or no class at all) are welcome to attend! 

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus and celebrating the Antiochian community. Alumni are key to Antioch’s future, and what better way to engage with your community than by attending this memorable Reunion with your friends and classmates. See you in July!

 

Schedule

Sessions marked with * will be live-streamed.

Thursday, July 16

• 5:00-6:30 pm – Opening Reception  >>>  Herndon Gallery

Reunion officially kicks off in the Herndon Gallery with refreshments and mingling.

• 7:00-8:30 pm – Welcome Dinner: Honoring Antioch Academics  >>>  Foundry Theater

Our first dinner together is an opportunity to celebrate academics at Antioch. Reunion attendees will have the opportunity to meet and talk with current faculty and swap memories of their favorite professors.

• 9:00-11:00 pm – Bonfire  >>>  Fire Pit

Wrap up day one by the fire and share stories of your time at Antioch over s’mores.

Friday, July 17

• 7:00-9:00 am – Breakfast  >>>  Cafeteria

Rise and shine with breakfast in the cafeteria in Birch Hall.

• 9:00-10:00 am – Glen Helen Photo Tour  >>>  ASB Cinema

Longtime Faculty Peter Townsend will present his popular photographic tour of the Glen and share his extensive knowledge of the history and nature of this magnificent preserve.

• 10:00-11:00 am – Program 1*  >>>  McGregor 113

Program 1: Coming soon!

• 11:00 am-12:00 pm – Antioch History Tour  >>>  OK Library

Each Reunion Archivist Scott Sanders leads a popular walking tour of Campus. There is no person on Earth who is more knowledgeable about Antioch than Scott. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from Antioch’s most important historian as he shares amazing stories, fascinating facts, and titillating tidbits about our alma mater.

• 11:30 am-1:30 pm – Lunch and Affinity Conversations  >>>  Cafeteria

Lunch in the Birch Cafeteria, with opportunities to meet with various Affinity Groups, such as Sciences, Theater, Environmentalism, and more.

• 1:45-2:45 pm – Program 2*  >>>  McGregor 113

Program 2: Coming soon!

• 3:00-4:00 pm – Alumni Award Plenary 1*  >>>  McGregor 113

The Alumni Association Awards honor Antioch’s extraordinary alumni community. Come hear from this year’s winners.

• 4:15-5:15 pm – Program 3* >>>  McGregor 113

Program 3: Coming soon!

• 5:30-6:30 pm – Decades Reception & Photos  >>>  Foundry Theater

Reunite with your contemporaries and reminisce about your “golden era” at Antioch. We will take group photos of each decade of alumni!

• 7:00-8:30 pm – BBQ Dinner and Horace Mann Award Presentation  >>> Foundry Theater

This annual barbecue celebration will feature food grown on the Farm while our Chefs grill onsite. This is as “farm to table” as things get!

• 9:00-11:00 pm – Double Feature: Dance and Performance

Folk Dance  >>>  Red Square
D.J. Jay Williams ’75 will be spinning music for the folk dance in Red Square, a Reunion tradition. All are welcome, whether you dance or just come for the music and story swapping!

Cabaret Horace  >>>  Foundry Theater
M.C. Beth Richards ’06 hosts this entertaining open mic talent show on the stage of the Foundry Theater! Want to bring your own talent to the stage? Information on signing up forthcoming.

Saturday, July 18

• 7:00-9:00 am – Breakfast  >>>  Cafeteria

Rise and shine with breakfast in the cafeteria in Birch Hall.

• 9:00-10:00 am – Program 4*  >>>  McGregor 113

Program 4: Coming soon!

• 10:30-11:30 am – Alumni Award Plenary 2 >>>  McGregor 113
  

The Alumni Association Awards honor Antioch’s extraordinary alumni community. Come hear from this year’s winners.

• 11:30 am-1:30 pm – Lunch and Chapter Organizers  >>> Cafeteria

Lunch in the North Cafeteria, with opportunities to meet with alumni from various chapters such as NYC, Bay Area, Phoenix, and more.

• 1:00-2:00 pm – Alumni Association Meeting and College Address by President Fernandes*  >>>  McGregor 113

The Antioch College Alumni Association will call to order a brief meeting, followed by a speech from President Fernandes. The President will touch on the current state of the College and plans for the future.

• 2:00-7:00 pm – Antioch Community Art Fair  >>>  Horseshoe Lawn

This celebration on the lawn is a collaboration between alums of all eras and local artisans and performers of Yellow Springs. There will be art vendors, jewelry, home decor and more. Live music, performance, food and beverages, and fun. This event is open to the public.

• 2:15-2:45 pm – Reunion Photo on the Steps  >>>  Main Steps

Each year we gather on the Steps of Main Building for a group photo. Don’t miss this important moment of commemoration!

• 3:00-4:00 pm – Program 5*  >>>  McGregor 113

Program 5: Coming soon!

• 4:15-5:45 pm – Program 6* >>>  McGregor 113

Program 6: Coming soon!

• 7:00-9:00 pm – Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser  >>> Foundry Theater

The Saturday night dinner is an evening of excitement looking forward to Antioch’s future.

• 9:00 pm-12:00 am – Div Dance  >>> Annex Awning

The dance you know and love! Let’s shimmy and shake the night away to music from the 1960’s through the hits of today. This event is when we revel in our shared experience before the “division” that follows when we leave Campus. Before we say goodbye in the morning, we celebrate late into the night!

Sunday, July 19

• 9:00-11:00 am – Farewell Brunch  >>>  Cafeteria

Bid farewell to old friends and new acquaintances as the weekend concludes. Exchange information to keep in touch!

• 11:30-1:00 pm – Time for Remembrance*  >>>  Herndon Gallery

Deane Oliva ’67 leads this annual Quaker-like memorial that provides space to speak of alumni who have departed.

 Check back often as information is added to the schedule!

 

Alumni Association Awards

Each year the Alumni Association honors Antiochians with awards celebrating their achievements and contributions. The 2026 awards process is underway. Winners of the Horace Mann Award, Walter Anderson Award, Arthur Morgan Award, JD Dawson Award, Rebecca Rice Award; and Eleanor Holmes Norton Award will be honored throughout the weekend. Self nominations are welcome. Nominations are now open!

View the award descriptions and nominations form.

Read about last year’s winners in the Antiochian.

 

Event Details

Call for Cabaret Horace Performers
Our alumni are a talented bunch. It’s time to show off! Cabaret Horace is a wildly entertaining talent show open mic night. Whether you sing, dance, do magic, read your writing, perform stand-up, tell stories, spin plates, or eat fire, you’re welcome to sign up. Host Beth Richards ‘05 is seeking performances of 5 minutes or less with minimal set up. Strut your stuff, share your art, and have a night of fun with your friends and peers. Contact Beth Richards with questions. The call will remain open until the spots are filled. Sign up coming soon.

Check back soon. More ways to get involved to be announced!

 

Volunteer Work Project

This uniquely Antiochian effort is an alumni-led initiative where community members return to campus for a week 1-4x a year to donate hands-on labor to the College. These efforts help maintain campus infrastructure while creating connections in a collaborative, community-focused setting. Alumni and friends from all generations travel from around the country to participate in this fun and fufilling event.

The summer 2026 Volunteer Work Project (VWP) will start Sunday, July 12th with a reception. Work starts Monday morning and will cover a variety of physical and administrative tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, event preparation, mailings, etc.). Meals during the week will be provided for you by a team of volunteer chefs. Your housing will be provided to you for free during the work week. If you attend Reunion, you may continue to stay in your room for free.

You’ll need to register for Reunion and RSVP for Volunteer Work Project separately. Since you’ll already have housing for the weekend, when you register for Reunion you do not need to add housing.

For questions about Volunteer Work Project, contact VWP’s Roger Huff.

RSVP for VWP.

Housing

There are two types of housing available for Reunion:

• On Campus, Dorm Rooms
• Area Hotels, B&Bs, and Airbnbs

Campus Dorm Rooms:

We have a number of on-campus dorm rooms available. To stay on campus, each adult attendee will need to select from the “Registration + Housing” options. Each “Registration + Housing” includes one bed. If you register with your spouse or a guest, you’ll be housed in the same room unless otherwise specified.

Linens and towel provided.

We are planning for Birch Hall, which has an elevator.

We will have a family-friendly hall for those attending with children.

To share a room with someone who is registering separately or for other housing requests (sharing a hall with classmates, adding children, etc.), email the Alumni Relations office.

Area Accommodations:

Yellow Springs features many B&Bs, Airbnb and Vrbo listings.

Yellow Springs
Mills Park Hotel
The Springs Motel

Springfield
Hampton Inn Springfield
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield
Quality Inn
Days Inn & Suites
Motel 6
Red Roof Inn

Cedarville
Hearthstone Inn

Xenia
Hampton Inn & Suites

Please reserve ahead of time; Yellow Springs is still the popular tourist destination it always has been!

 

Additional Details

Alumni from the Classes of 2015-2026 are able to register for FREE!

Alumni from the Classes of 1980-2008 receive a special “TMH” rate.

If you’d like to volunteer to help with Reunion staffing in exchange for a free Program Pass, please contact Alumni Relations.

Registrants will receive the contact information for airport transportation in their registration confirmation email. You will receive several email reminders in advance of the event.

Didn’t graduate? No problem! If you attended Antioch for at least two semesters you are considered Alumni.

Cancellations and Refunds: If you are unable to attend, you may choose to forgo your refund and have your registration fee treated as a charitable contribution to Antioch College. Otherwise, cancellations received on or before June 1 will receive a full refund, less a 6% credit card processing fee. Cancellations received between June 2 and July 10 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after July 10. To request a refund, please contact Alumni Relations.

 

Registration

 Choose one of the below options:

General Registration includes programming/events, meals, and drinks, plus a tshirt. This is the standard registration that includes meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as noted above), two happy hours, and six drink tickets.

Registration + Housing includes programming/events, meals, and drinks, plus a tshirt. This is the standard registration that includes meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as noted above), two happy hours, and six drink tickets PLUS dorm housing for one person in Birch Hall.

Program Pass includes programming and events ONLY. Meals and drinks are not included with this pass. This is the basic entry pass for the weekend. It’s the budget-friendly option, so you’ll have to do meals and drinks on your own. You will be able to buy drink tickets at the event.

Young Alumni from the classes of 2015-2026, your registration is FREE! Use the code YoungAlum26 in the General Registration. You may add campus housing, if desired, by using the code YoungAlumwHousing26 in the Registration + Housing option. These rates expire on 7/10 and will not be available onsite.

Rates

Type

Early Bird through 6/1

Regular through 7/10

Onsite 7/16-19

General Registration	$500	$550	$600
Registration + Housing	$650	$700	N/A
Saturday Only	$150	$175	$200
Program Pass	$150	$200	$250

Discount codes–including Young Alumni and TMH–are valid until 7/10.

 

Who’s Coming?

Check back for attendee updates!