Alumni Weekend 2026

Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18

Get ready for McDaniel College’s 4th Annual Alumni Weekend, April 17–18! Green Terrors from near and far are invited back to the Hill for a weekend of celebration, connection, and tradition, with milestone reunions honoring class years ending in 1 and 6.

The weekend begins Friday with a lively happy hour hosted by the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact, and capped off by the Alumni Association Awards ceremony. Saturday features a full slate of favorites, including Green Terror Teachings, the Vow Renewal ceremony in Little Baker, the return of the Alumni Weekend crab feast, milestone reunion celebrations, a gathering for former Green Terror athletes, and a family-friendly lawn party with games, activities, and music.

Join us April 17–18 for an unforgettable weekend on the Hill! Registration link to come mid-February.

Photos from Alumni Association Awards Celebration McDaniel College Alumni Association celebrates 2025 award winners [news release] Photos from Milestone Reunions & Saturday's Events

Apr 17

Alumni Weekend 2026

Friday afternoon/evening events include a happy hour traditionally hosted by the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact and the Alumni Association Awards celebration.

Nominate a deserving Green Terror today!

Apr 18

Alumni Weekend 2026

Saturday events traditionally include Green Terror Teachings (short personal enrichment classes for alumni), the Vow Renewal ceremony in Little Baker for alums that found love on the Hill, the Alumni Weekend crab feast, and milestone reunions (next up, years that end in 1 and 6). Interested in serving on your reunion committee? Let us know via the volunteer interest form!

2025 Alumni Weekend: A Look Back

Nearly 500 alumni and guests made their way to the Hill celebrate Alumni Weekend which including milestone reunions for class years ending in 0 and 5. Alumni Weekend kicked off with a Happy Hour hosted by the Alumni Association's Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact followed by the Alumni Association Awards Celebration on Friday. Alumni had a full day of events to choose from on Saturday including a wide variety of Green Terror Teachings, a Vow Renewal Ceremony in Little Baker, the crab feast, and milestone reunions. We were so glad to welcome our alumni home to the Hill and look forward to Alumni Weekend 2026!

Alumni Association Awards celebration

Alumni Assoc Awards celebration in Big Baker Chapel

Big Baker, host of the Alumni Association Awards celebration

Nupur Parekh Flynn '94 & Guy Flynn, Alum of the Year

Jacob R. McCurry 2009, MS 2013, Community Service Award — Jacob R. McCurry '09, MS '13, Community Service Award

Alexaundria Leonard '17, Young Alumni Award

Three generations Butler alumni attended the awards ceremony.

Dr. Patricia Dorsey M. Ed. '83, Bailer Award, with Dr. Skip Fennell

Saturday programs

Alumni try a selection of bourbons at a Green Terror Teachings session.

Alumni couples pose in front of Little Baker after the vow renewal ceremony.

Current students lead the Memorial Bell Ringing ceremony.

Dr. Richard Smith '00 leads a tour of the renovated BSU clubroom.

Alumni couples with the Green Terror after the vow renewal ceremony.

A future Green Terror plays cornhole at the lawn party.

Alumni visit Little Baker for the Memorial Bell Ringing ceremony.

President's Luncheon

President Julia Jasken visits with alums at the Alumni Weekend presidential luncheon.

Marion Geyer '50 visits with fellow Trumpeter Patty Punchasutthi '26. — Marion Geyer '50 chats with fellow Trumpeter Patty Punchasutthi '26.

80s alums reconnect at the Presidential Luncheon.

2000 alum gather at the Presidential Luncheon. — 2000 alums gather at the Presidential Luncheon.

Milestone Reunions

Class of 2010 reunion at the crab feast.

The Class of 1985 arrives for their reunion at Gill Stadium.

Class of 1980 assemble for their group photo.

Members of the Class of 1975 receive their 50th Reunion medallions from President Julia Jasken.

Members of the class of 1960 Zoom with classmates unable to travel back to the Hill.

Crab Feast

A future Green Terror scouting out some crabs.

Where to Stay

Best Western Westminster
Book Online
Call 410-857-1900. Mention Group Reservation 7Q6IC6C4.

Home 2 Suites by Hilton Owings Mills
Book Online
Call 410-363-0272. Mention Group Code MCU.

Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
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Call 800-228-9290 and use group code MDA.

Residence Inn Baltimore Owings Mills
Book Online
Call 410-363-1111. Mention Group Booking Code MCD.

McDaniel College Residence Halls
The closest and most cost-effective accommodations for Alumni Weekend! Book along with your Alumni Weekend registration or contact Alumni Engagement for group arrangements.

Airbnb & VRBO
While McDaniel College does not endorse any specific Airbnb or VRBO, we encourage guests to explore these options independently as part of their accommodation planning.

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