Reunion 2025: Development awards
At the end of May, Mount Holyoke welcomed more than 1,200 alums back to campus to reconnect with classmates and create new memories. As part of these celebratory weekends, we recognized the fundraising achievements of this year’s Reunion classes.
At the end of May, Mount Holyoke welcomed more than 1,200 alums back to campus to reconnect with classmates and create new memories.
Over the course of two Reunion weekends, we had the opportunity to recognize alums who are doing incredible work in the world, share powerful class histories and celebrate the tremendous outpouring of support for Mount Holyoke.
In all, Reunion classes raised $7.1 million* for all purposes at Mount Holyoke during the 2024–2025 fiscal year, with many classes surpassing their goals and rising to meet challenges.
We also celebrated the fundraising achievements of Reunion classes with the awarding of the Lyon, Sphinx, Griffin and Pegasus awards. These accolades were earned for fundraising achievements this year and for gains made in the years since each class’s last Reunion in 2020.
The Sphinx Award
Awarded to the reunion class with the highest total participation in giving to Mount Holyoke during the reunion fiscal year.
2025 Sphinx Award Winners
- Reunion I: Class of 1955 (85%* Participation)
- Reunion II: Class of 1960 (59%* Participation)
The Pegasus Award
Awarded to the reunion class that raises the most total dollars for immediate use through The Mount Holyoke Fund during the reunion fiscal year.
2025 Pegasus Award Winners
- Reunion I: Class of 1975 ($751,586* raised for The Mount Holyoke Fund)
- Reunion II: Class of 1970 ($289,642* raised for The Mount Holyoke Fund)
The Lion Award
Awarded to the reunion class with the highest total giving to all funds and purposes during the five-year reunion cycle.
2025 Lion Award Winners
- Reunion I: Class of 1975 ($13,289,084* 5-year comprehensive giving total)
- Reunion II: Class of 1960 ($12,995,418* 5-year comprehensive giving total)
The Griffin Award
Awarded to the reunion class with the highest percentage of Laurel Chain Society members.
2025 Griffin Award Winners
- Reunion I: Class of 1955 (94%* of class are members of the Laurel Chain Society)
- Reunion II: Class of 1960 (66%* of class are members of the Laurel Chain Society)
*Totals shown include giving through Reunion weekends.