Wharton Graduate Class of 1986
May 15–16, 2026
Registration is Live!
We're excited to welcome you back to campus in spring 2026.
Planning a Reunion Weekend Event?
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*Please check this site frequently, as events are continually being updated.
Class of 1986 – You’ve Been Challenged!
Your WG’86 Reunion Fundraising committee has committed to match, dollar for dollar, all Benjamin Franklin Society-level gifts made between now and Reunion Weekend, up to $150,000 total.
Your leadership gift to The Wharton Fund will not only celebrate your 40th Reunion — it will help unlock the full impact of this extraordinary opportunity for your class.
Join your class challenge today! Membership in the Benjamin Franklin Society starts at $2,500. Learn more about the society.
Class Gift Campaign
The Class Gift Campaign fuels the Wharton experience for current and future students, along with alumni benefits such as Lifelong Learning.
Power Wharton and leave a lasting legacy by supporting your Class Gift Campaign — today!
Class of 1986 Goal: $800,000 from 230 donors
Reunion Class Events
WG’86 Reunion Class Events & Programs
May 14-17, 2026
Join other WG’86 alumni for class-specific events, programs and more organized by your Class Committee!
MBA Class of 1986 – Private Reunion Kickoff Reception!
Liberty, Legacy & Camaraderie: WG’86 Reunites at 40
Friday, May 15
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
A very special museum location and experience
Class of 1986 only
Check your email for link to register, or contact a committee member.
Barnes Foundation Visit and Lunch Discussion
Friday, May 15
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2025 Benjamin Frankin Parkway
Come see the world-renowned art exhibit with other WG’86 alumni! Organized by Deebie Symmes, WG’86! Check your email for how to register/other details.
Pre-Mature Reunion
The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant
Thursday, May 14
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
247 South 17th St., Philadelphia
Come join your fellow early-bird WG’86 alumni at this drop in event. Social hour is from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Stay for dinner or venture to options nearby.
WG’86 Pre-Reunion Events
WG’86 Pre-Reunion Weekend in NYC
November 7-9, 2025
Philly-Area WG’86 Holiday Social-Hour & Dinner
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Pietro’s
36 N Radnor Chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
Come join other WG’86 alumni! Organized by Paul Mathison, WG’86.
All Class Reunion Events
Reunion Weekend's Friendly Soccer Game
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:00-8:30 a.m.
Ace Adams Field
3000 Walnut St, within Penn Park
In celebration of the World Cup, join us for a light, friendly soccer game open to all reunion classes. Kick off your Saturday morning at Ace Adams Field - kids and all skill levels welcome!
Bring the Red and Blue to your digital spaces.
Download one of the following custom images to use as your background on Zoom or as a wallpaper on your device.
BrightCrowd
Do you have exciting news to share with your fellow alumni? Or would you like to reminisce about your time together at Wharton?
BrightCrowd is a digital scrapbook, where you and fellow members of your graduating class can safely and securely share personal and professional updates, memories, and photographs.
Your Class Liaisons
Helen Formanes
Associate Director,
Alumni Relations
Jamie Lemisch
Senior Associate Director, Classes and Reunions
Ways to Give
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact The Wharton Fund at +1.215.898.7868 or whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu
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Wharton External Affairs
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Make checks payable to: “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania”
Please include your name (and your spouse’s name if applicable), affiliation(s) and how to allocate your gift (ex. The Wharton Fund).