Some details for the 2026 celebration are still being finalized. For more information to help you plan your visit, please contact us at alumni@dental.upenn.edu.
Schedule
Please select a day below to view scheduled events:
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00–12:00 PM | Hospitality Suite & Trivia Lerner Pavilion, Penn Dental Medicine Stop in to peruse old yearbooks and memorabilia as well as test your Penn Dental trivia with Laurel Graham, head of the Dental Library. Enjoy a selection of coffee, mimosas, and light breakfast treats. |
| 12:00–1:30 PM | Luminary Society & Dental Hygiene Luncheon Fonseca Courtyard, Penn Dental Medicine In recognition of the distinction and achievement of Penn Dental Medicine alumni celebrating their 50th reunion or more, the School invites alumni from the dental classes of 1976 and earlier as well as dental hygiene alumni to the annual Luminary Society Luncheon. Meet fellow Penn Dental Medicine graduates, share memories of your time at Penn Dental, and hear how your alma mater is shaping the future of care in 2026. |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | The Samuel I. & Hilda B. Shames Lecture The William W.M. Cheung Auditorium, Penn Dental Medicine Delivered by Dr. Flavia Teles, DDS, MS, DMSc, Professor, Department of Basic & Translational Sciences Continuing Education Credits Available (1 CDE) |
| 3:00–3:30 PM | Meet & Greet with Penn Dental Medicine Admissions Lerner Pavilion, Penn Dental Medicine Stop by to meet Penn Dental Medicine’s Admissions team, including Mark Mitchell, Assistant Dean of Admissions; Brian Hahn, Director of Admissions; Menty Bayleyen, Associate Director of Admissions; and Kara Fraiman (D’92 GD’94), Assistant Director of Admissions. |
| Beginning at 3:30 PM | Friday Guided Tours
Tours depart from the Henry Schein Atrium in the Robert Schattner CenterTour highlights include the School’s Personalized Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library, and more! |
| 4:00–5:00 PM | Alumni Awards Reception Penn Dental Medicine Recipients of this year’s alumni awards will be honored and awards will be presented prior to the Reunion Celebration. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of the following Penn Dental Medicine Alumni: Thomas Evans Achievement Award Dr. Robert Collins, D’71 Alumni Award of Merit Dr. Angela Austin, D’04 Dr. Abigail Quinn Peterson, C’96, D’02, GM’23 2026 Young Alumni Award of Merit Dr. Yu-Cheng Chang, GD’15, GD’16, D’18 Dr. Andrew Fraser, D’16 2026 Charlotte J. Sullivan Award Dr. Susan Kass, DH’75 2026 Honorary Alumnus Dr. Faizan Alawi, Vice Dean of Academics |
| 5:00–7:00 PM | Penn Dental Medicine Reunion Celebration Lerner Pavilion & Fonseca Courtyard Come together with classmates and friends at a special reception commemorating all Penn Dental reunion classes. Enjoy a delightful spread of substantial hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and explore the recently renovated spaces of the School during guided tours. |
| Beginning at 6:00 PM | Reunion Class Celebrations
Many of this year’s reunion classes are planning special class celebrations on Friday and/or Saturday evening. Visit our class reunions page for more information » |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00 AM | Dean’s Council & Alumni Society Executive Committee Combined Meeting
This is a closed meeting to current members of the Dean’s Council and Alumni Society Executive Board. |
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Penn Dental Hospitality Suite Henry Schein AtriumDoors will be open for alumni to stop in, peruse old yearbooks and memorabilia, and relax with mimosas and light breakfast treats. |
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Saturday Guided Tours Tours depart from the Henry Schein Atrium in the Robert Schattner CenterTour highlights include the School’s Personalized Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library, and more! |
| 11:15–11:30 AM | Parade Line-Up Henry Schein AtriumGrab your class flag before heading down to the parade. We will depart the School at 11:30 AM to line up for the University’s Alumni Parade on Locust Walk. You are invited to walk with us from the School or meet us on Locust Walk in the designated Professional School line-up area. |
| 12:00–12:30 PM | Alumni Parade Locust WalkDisplay your Penn pride by marching with Dean Mark Wolff and members of the Penn Dental Alumni Society and Dean’s Council. The parade will conclude at the Penn Dental Medicine picnic tent located inside the Lower Quadrangle.Please note we will depart the School at 11:30 AM to line up for the Parade on Locust Walk. You are invited to walk with us from the School or meet us on Locust Walk in the designated Professional School line-up area. |
| 12:30–3:30 PM | Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Picnic Tent Located inside The Lower QuadrangleJoin fellow Dental alumni and their families for a picnic lunch with Dean Mark Wolff as well as members of the Penn Dental Alumni Society and Dean’s Council; and Penn Dental student ambassadors. This is a great opportunity for the entire family. Vegetarian and Kosher meals will be available. Guests must enter through the east entrance nearest to Spruce Street & 36th Street Walk. |
| Beginning at 5:00 PM | Reunion Class Celebrations
Many of this year’s reunion classes are planning special class celebrations on Friday and/or Saturday evening. Visit our class reunions page for more information » |
Advances in Clinical Care & Education Day (ACCE)
Thursday, May 14 | 12:00 PM–5:30 PM
ACCE Day will celebrate faculty, resident and student scholarship in community service, educational initiatives, and advances in clinical care. Faculty presentations will focus on the initiatives of Penn Dental Medicine’s Center of Integrative Global Oral Health. There will be a poster competition as well. For information, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/acceday.
University Events
May 15–18, 2026
A variety of social, cultural, and educational activities are planned across the University from Friday, May 15, through Monday, May 18, culminating with Commencement. For a schedule of all University events, visit Penn’s Alumni Weekend website at www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend.
Please note, advanced registration is required for most University events. All questions regarding the University Alumni Weekend schedule or registration should be directed to Penn Alumni Relations as 215-898-7811.
Take the Alumni Weekend Class Survey
Share your preferences for your class celebration as well as submit a class memory or note. Take the survey »
For More Information
Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement:
215-898-8951
alumni@dental.upenn.edu