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Congratulations, Class of 1976!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of your graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine! Reunion is a great opportunity to rediscover your alma mater and see all the exciting changes at both the College and the University since your time on campus. Join fellow alumni and friends as you reminisce and reconnect with classmates. Reunion will take place Thursday, May 7 – Friday, May 8, 2026.

This year, we are inviting you to participate in a special, new reunion tradition. As graduates of the Class of 1976, you are invited to lead the procession of candidates during the College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. You will be garbed in full academic regalia and be given a commemorative 50th anniversary stole to wear and keep as a memento. The Class of 1976 will then be welcomed back to the College the next day to kick off a full day of tours and activities. We hope you can join us for what will surely be a memorable two-day reunion celebration!

If you have questions, please contact Rachel Vigilante, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at (517) 355-8503 or vigilan2@msu.edu.

Online registration has closed. Please call 517-355-8503 to register for reunion.

We invite you to fill out the Class of 1975 Memory Book to share what you’ve been up to since graduation! All members of the class of 1975 will receive a copy of the memory book.

To allow for printing, Memory Book submissions are due by Friday, August 22.

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May we remember those from our class who have passed away.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Event Details

Thursday, May 7: Daytime campus events and activities

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8: College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement

Time: 10 a.m. - Robing Reception at the College of Veterinary Medicine (light food and beverages will be provided)
12:30 p.m. - College of Veterinary Commencement at Wharton Center

Schedule: Coming soon!

View photos from last year’s 50th reunion here!

Room Block:

We will have a reunion hotel block at the Candlewood Suites located at 3545 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910. Our block will be from May 6 - May 9. I encourage you to book your rooms as soon as possible as this will be a very busy time at MSU and rooms will surely book up quickly for all the many commencement ceremonies taking place.

Group Name: 50th MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Reunion

Links coming soon!

Schedule of Events
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Be a Part of Your 50th Reunion Commitee!

Interested in joining the 50th Reunion Committee? As a committee member, you will work with members of the alumni engagement team as well as fellow alumni to plan a successful reunion celebration.

Your role would be to:

  • Encourage classmates to participate in the reunion
  • Help us conduct outreach via phone or email to invite classmates back to campus
  • Contribute to music selection, photo sharing, and a guest list for faculty

If you are interested in serving on your 50th Reunion Committee or would like more information, please contact Rachel Vigilante at (517) 355-8503 or vigilan2@msu.edu.

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