Schedule of Events

The schedule is still a work in progress. Registration will be available in early March. Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ‘96, director of alumni engagement, at alumni@transy.edu or (859) 233-8213.

Thursday, April 23

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center
  • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. —Alumni Day at the Races — Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Road
    Join us in the Ivy Room located on the 2nd floor of the gorgeous new Paddock Building. Tickets are $125 and include general admission, racing program, and a buffet lunch. Business casual attire.
  • Connecting with Friends — This evening is a great opportunity to plan an informal gathering with your Transy friends at one of Lexington’s many restaurants.

Friday, April 24

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center
  • 9 – 11 a.m. — Back to Class, Part 1 (Class listing TBA)
  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. —Registration — Hearth Room, William T. Young Campus Center
    Pick up your pre-ordered Transy T-Shirt, name tags, etc. Parking in campus lots off 4th Street or Graham Cottage.
  • 1-3 p.m. — Back to Class, Part 2 (Class listing TBA).
  • 3 p.m. — The Tour & Tasting — RD1, 113 Turner Commons Way
    Take a guided tour through the RD1 forest, the research and development distillery, and the wood finishing lab. Afterward, head upstairs to taste through the award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon and wood-finished expressions. Enjoy a quarter-ounce pour of each of their four portfolio bourbons and discover your new favorite. Cost: $20 per person.
  • 5 – 6:30 p.m. — Pioneer Hall of Fame Induction — William T. Young Campus Center, Pioneer Rooms
    Join Transy athletics in celebrating the 2026 Hall of Fame honorees (stay tuned for the names). Hors d’oeuvres served. Cost: TBA
  • 5 – 8 p.m. — Class of 1971 55th Reunion Dinner — Ramsey’s Diner, 151 W Zandale Drive
  • 5 – 6 p.m. — Class of 1976 50th Reunion Cocktail Hour — Home of Betsy Brooks Bulleit ‘76 and Tom Bulleit, 760 Montclair Drive
  • 6:30 p.m. — Class of 1976 50th Reunion Dinner — Malone’s Prime, 3347 Tates Creek Road (free of charge to 1976 classmates; $85 per person for guests and other alumni)
  • 6 – 8 p.m. — Classes 1980, 1981 & Friends Gathering — Home of Marc ’80 and Gwen ’88 Mathews, 500 S Mill Street
  • 6 – 8 p.m. — Class of 1986 40th Reunion Social — Ethereal Brewing, 1224 Manchester Street
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 1991 35th Reunion Social — — Home of Claria Horn Boom ‘91
  • 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Class of 1996 30th Reunion Celebration — West Sixth Brewing, 501 West Sixth Street, cost TBD
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 2001 25th Reunion Social — Old North Bar, 101 West Loudon Avenue, cost TBD (*voucher to use for food)
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 2006 20th Reunion Social — District 7 Social, 1170 Manchester Street, $25 per person
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 2011 15th Reunion Social — District 7 Social, 1170 Manchester Street, cost TBA
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 2016 10th Reunion Social — Brewer Dude, 740 National Avenue, $15 per person (includes food; cash bar)
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 2021 5th Reunion Social — District 7 Social, 1170 Manchester Street, cost TBA
  • 7 – 9 p.m. — Class of 2025 Reunion Zero — Old North Bar, 101 West Loudon Avenue, complimentary food voucher and cash bar

Saturday, April 25

  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Registration — Hearth Room, William T. Young Campus Center
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center
  • 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. — Alumni Celebration Convocation — Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center. We are excited to celebrate this year’s recipient of the Morrison Medallion, Betsy Brooks Bulleit ’76, and recognize several fellow alumni for service to Transylvania and their communities, as well as professional achievements (recipients TBA).
  • 11:45 a.m. — Campus Tour I — Depart from Alumni Plaza
  • 12 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Connect — The Great Hall, William T. Young Campus Center, $15 per person (free for kids under 12). Members of the Robert Barr Society (Classes 1975 and prior) will gather in the Presidents Dining Room.
  • 1:30 p.m. — Campus Tour II — Depart from the Campus Center
  • 2 – 3 p.m. — Sweet Connections in Greek Life — Back Circle and Chapter Rooms, Bassett Hall
    Enjoy sweet treats and visit with collegiate and alumni members of fraternities and sororities outside Bassett Hall. Chapter rooms will be open for tours.
  • 4 – 5 p.m. — Connecting W. T. Young Scholar Alumni — Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt Humanities)
  • Time TBA — LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Connections — TBA
  • 5:30 – 9 p.m. — Decades of Connection: Dinner & Dancing — Old Morrison Lawn
    Connect with friends over dinner and enjoy music and dancing. Cash bar. The cost per person TBA. All alumni are invited to join us while we spotlight reunion classes ending in “1” and “6”! We will take class reunion photos at Old Morrison steps on the following schedule:
    • Barr Society Classes at 5:15 p.m.
    • Class of 1976 at 5:30 p.m.
    • Class of 1981 at 5:40 p.m.
    • Class of 1986 at 5:50 p.m.
    • Class of 1991 at 6 p.m.
    • Class of 1996 at 6:10 p.m.
    • Class of 2001 at 6:20 p.m.
    • Class of 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
    • Class of 2011 at 6:40 p.m.
    • Class of 2016 at 6:50 p.m.
    • Class of 2021 at 7 p.m.
    • Class of 2025 at 7:10 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

  • 9:30 a.m. — Robert Barr Society Breakfast — Pioneer Rooms, William T. Young Campus Center
    The Class of 1976 will be inducted into the Barr Society. Members of the classes 1975 and prior are encouraged to attend. (no charge for 1976; $18 for others)
  • 11 a.m. — Chapel Service — Old Morrison Chapel. Led by Rev. Chris Hamby ’08.
  • 2 p.m. — Making Music, Making Connections — Haggin Auditorium, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
    Choir, band, and orchestra alumni are invited to join the collegiate musicians for a special performance. There will be an optional rehearsal on Friday, April 24 (12:30-2 p.m. Orchestra, 2:30-4 p.m. Band, 1-3 p.m. Choir) and a mandatory rehearsal on Saturday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m. for all three ensembles. Stay tuned for more info.

Other events held in conjunction with Alumni Weekend:

  • Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Dinner — Friday, April 24, 6-9 p.m., Lexington Club
  • HCAC Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships — April 24 & 25, 4th Street Athletics Complex. More info.
  • Transy Tennis vs. Anderson University — Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m., Top Seed Tennis Club, 777 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville
  • Transy Softball vs. Bluffton University — Saturday, April 25 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., John and Donna Hall Field, 304 N Upper Street
  • Transy Softball vs. Wilmington College — Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., John and Donna Hall Field, 304 N Upper Street
  • Campus Sing — Sunday, April 26 (time TBA), Clive M. Beck Center

Explore on Your Own

  • Lexington Art Walk Tour — Starts at 21C Museum Hotel and ends at Artist’s Attic
  • Lexington Scavenger Hunt — Solving riddles, finding clues, and completing challenges, your smartphone will lead you across the city’s best landmarks.
  • African American Heritage Trail — self-guided walking tour of more than 35 stops highlights the rich history of African Americans in Lexington and their contributions to the city. You will learn about Lexington’s history of slavery, segregation, the Black Freedom Struggle, and the many achievements of Black Lexingtonians. 
  • Mural Challenge — self-guided tour; explore street art and win prizes!
  • Pride Of Place — self-guided walking tour of Lexington’s LGBTQ sites.

Get more information on other walking tours in Lexington.