2023 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend attendees

Alumni

As an alum of Lake Forest College, you're a Forester forever!

No matter where you are now or what you're doing, you'll always be welcome in the Forest and part of a community of 15,000 alumni. Take a look around at what your fellow alumni are up to, what exciting things are happening on campus, and how to get involved. We hope to see you soon.

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Save the Date: 2026 Homecoming is October 2-3

Mark your calendars for 2026 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! We can't wait to welcome you back to campus for a weekend of celebration on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3.

Join the Forester Society

Philanthropic support for Lake Forest College is an investment in the future of our students, the strength of our programs, our distinguished faculty, our beautiful residential campus, and the personalized wrap-around support for every Forester that can only be found here. The Forester Society recognizes the College’s most loyal and generous supporters who lift up the mission and vision of Lake Forest College.

Forester Society

Spencer Ivy ’02 on honoring Dr. Judith E.B. Harmon and building opportunity for future Foresters

A member of the Alumni Council for more than 13 years, Spencer Ivy '02 was deeply influenced by the legacy of former Professor of English, Dr. Judith Eilene Brown Harmon. Alongside fellow alumni, Ivy organized a fundraising soirée to support a scholarship in her name that would support African American students who embody intellectual curiosity and the Forester spirit.

Champion Student Career Success

Become a Career Pathway Affiliate, a team of alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and friends of the College who are eager to help our students find meaningful and productive careers. Pathway Affiliates are regularly contacted with opportunities to participate such as joining in career events, providing one-on-one mentorship, offering networking referrals, and recruiting activities.

Become a Pathway Affiliate.

Giving

Lake Forest College alumni know the power of a Forester education. To maintain the high-quality curriculum and transformative experiential learning opportunities we are so proud of, we need the support of generous donors. No matter the size of your donation, you are positively impacting students.

Make a gift to Lake Forest College.

Alumni Council

The Lake Forest College Alumni Council connects Foresters across generations, fostering engagement, service, and pride in our global alumni community. Building on a legacy of leadership dating back to the 1890s, the Council continues to strengthen the bond between alumni and the College.

Learn more about the Alumni Council.

Plan Your Milestone Reunion

In 2026, the Classes of 2021, 2016, 2002, 1986, and 1976 will celebrate milestone reunions. If you'd like to join your reunion planning team, please fill out this form. Each milestone class aims to have alumni volunteers to help create a memorable and meaningful celebration. Plan your milestone reunion.

Class Notes

Forester alumni always have something exciting going on. See what they've been up to or submit your own announcement about job updates, address changes, births, weddings/engagements, and more.

Read class notes.