Reunion 2026: 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 more than $8 million* for all purposes at Mount Holyoke during the 2025–2026 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 2021.
The Sphinx Award
Awarded to the reunion class with the highest total participation in giving to Mount Holyoke during the reunion fiscal year.
2026 Sphinx Award Winners
Reunion I: Class of 1966 (56%* Participation)
Reunion II: Class of 1971 (61%* 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.
2026 Pegasus Award Winners
Reunion I: Class of 1976 ($892,674* raised for The Mount Holyoke Fund)
Reunion II: Class of 1971 ($330,466* 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.
2026 Lion Award Winners
Reunion I: Class of 1976 ($19,467,171* 5-year comprehensive giving total)
Reunion II: Class of 1961 ($5,619,110* 5-year comprehensive giving total)
The Griffin Award
Awarded to the reunion class with the highest percentage of Laurel Chain Society members.
2026 Griffin Award Winners
Reunion I: Class of 1956 (68%* of class are members of the Laurel Chain Society)
Reunion II: Class of 1961 (51%* of class are members of the Laurel Chain Society)
*Totals shown include giving through Reunion weekends.