Alumni Weekend 2022

More than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for first time since 2019

By Miami University

June 16^th, 2022

MiamiFest and the Parade of Classes

Miami President Gregory Crawford and University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford, joined by Ivy and Newton, led the Parade of Classes across campus.

Alumni from various classes enjoyed coming together to celebrate Alumni Weekend.

This year’s Alumni Weekend — the university’s first on campus since 2019 — featured more than 1,400 Miamians for the two-day event.

Celebrations were held for the Classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972 to commemorate each group’s 50th anniversary.

MiamiFest was a hit with people of all ages.

Friends enjoyed getting back together on campus like when they were students.

50-year reunion milestone classes honored

The Class of 1972 celebrated its 50-year milestone reunion.

Above photo, Miami’s Class of 1972 attendees swapped stories about studying in the University Center’s Zebra Room, socializing over 3.2 beer at The Purity, and trying to find a way around the No-car Rule.

Miami University Class of 1971 celebrated their 50 year milestone reunion 1 year latter because of COVID-19.

Miami University Class of 1970 celebrated their 50 year milestone reunion 2 years latter because of COVID-19.

Beechwoods Hall on Western campus renamed Young Hall

Twenty-seven members of the Young family participated in the dedication of Young Hall on Western Saturday afternoon. (Not all of them are in the below photo.)