Thanks for Attending Alumni Reunion!
We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with Michigan Tech and each other during Alumni Reunion 2026. Be sure to check out photos from the weekend, and save the date for next year's Reunion Weekend: August 5–7, 2027.
Alumni Awards
Since the establishment of the first award in 1969, a very important role for our Alumni Board of Directors is recognizing our extraordinary students and alumni.
We are excited to share the 2026 Alumni Awards slate. These five awardees were celebrated at the Alumni Awards Ceremony during Reunion Weekend 2026. Congratulations!
- Distinguished Alumni — Tina Schmiedel '84
- Outstanding Service — Mark Gauthier '85
- Outstanding Young Alumni — Mary Kate Mitchell Lane '17
- Humanitarian — Derhun Sanders '97
Learn More about the Alumni Awards and Recipients
Reunion Class Giving
It is a long-standing Michigan Tech tradition for the honored reunion classes to have a friendly competition around the reunion gift program. Alumni from our honored classes can begin the celebration this year by making their gift today to any area of their choosing.
A special thank you to our 2026 Class Giving Chairs:
- 1971 — Kathleen (Fiori) and William Wassberg
- 1976 — Bruce Janda
- 1986 — Scott McBain and Steve Williams
- 1996 — Tonya Moore-Bouchard
- 2001 — Leanne (Kozicki) Jensen
- 2006 — Mitch Terhune
- 2016 — Marissa (Graziano) Gecse
Lodging
Lodging in the local area fills quickly during Reunion Weekend, so we encourage you to book your accommodations as soon as possible! The Office of Alumni Engagement does not block rooms or provide lodging options during Reunion Weekend.
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