In September, alumni who graduated in class years ending in 0 and 5 and emeritus alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago returned to Ann Arbor to celebrate Reunion. It marked the first time in decades that the Law School hosted a single Reunion weekend, which offered an opportunity for attendees to build cross-generational connections.
Reunion also took place when the football team was on the road. While some alumni expressed disappointment at not being able to attend a game, others lauded the increased programming and chances for social connection, including an “Ask a Law Professor” panel that covered a wide range of topics, a lecture by Professor Richard Primus, a panel discussion with the Law School’s associate and assistant deans, and a luncheon and the chance to pose on the field at Michigan Stadium.
This year’s changes were in response to survey feedback from alumni and were an attempt to counter the rising costs and limited availability of lodging and football tickets during home-game weekends. In 2026, the Law School plans to return to a home game weekend, with increased discounts for recent graduates and those working in the public interest.
“We want Reunion to be as accessible as possible for the most alumni possible,” says Lara Furar, director of alumni engagement and programming. “From Big Law to public defenders, recent grads to more seasoned grads, we want everyone to be able to ‘come home’ to the Quad.”
Beyond the strong football tradition, “We also want to offer programming and experiences on campus that appeal to a broad range of alumni, so that Reunion really feels like a can’t-miss event,” Furar says. “We will continue to solicit and evaluate feedback on this year’s changes as we look toward future Reunion planning.”
