Reunion at Commencement 2026
Each Commencement ceremony promises to be a celebration of legacy and achievement, bringing together alumni spanning several decades. As we honor the graduating class of 2026, we also pay tribute to the rich history and enduring spirit of those who graduated in the distinguished years of 1946, 1951, 1956, 1966, 1976 and 1986.
Save the Date! The Milestone Reunion for the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976 and 1986 will be held on May 28, 2026 at Queens College’s Commencement.
The nostalgia of your own graduation day merges with the anticipation of witnessing the next generation embark on their journeys. It’s a powerful reminder of the enduring bond that unites generations of alumni – a shared love for knowledge, growth, and your alma mater.
Reunion members can access their yearbooks here.
Join Your Class Exclusive Group!
We encourage you to join your class-exclusive Facebook group! You’ll be asked to enter your QC grad year. There you will be able to reconnect with QC friends, exchange photos, messages and so much more!
Share Your QC Memories With Us!
The Office of Alumni Relations ENCOURAGES you to share your Queens College memories with us! Tell us an anecdote or a nostalgic story about your time at your alma mater. Email us at qcreunions@qc.cuny.edu.
In the year 1946...
- The United Nations held its first General Assembly meeting in London.
- The first Cannes Film Festival was held after being delayed by WWII.
- ENIAC, one of the earliest electronic general-purpose computers, was completed.
- The Baby Boom officially began.
In the year 1951...
- The first commercial computer, UNIVAC I, was delivered in the United States.
- The 22nd Amendment, limiting U.S. presidents to two terms, was ratified.
- Color television broadcasts began in the United States (CBS).
- Direct-dial long-distance calling debuted in the U.S.
In the year 1956...
- Elvis Presley made his national TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
- IBM introduced the first hard disk drive (RAMAC 305).
- The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Switzerland.
- TV dinners became a household staple.
In the year 1966...
- The Beatles released Revolver, considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
- NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon’s orbit.
- The U.S. launched the National Historic Preservation Act, creating the National Register of Historic Places.
- Star Trek premiered on television.
In the year 1976...
- Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.
- NASA’s Viking 1 spacecraft successfully landed on Mars.
- The first commercial Concorde flights began.
- Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen hit #1 in the UK and reached #9 in the U.S.
In the year 1986...
- The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) dominated the U.S. market, launching the modern video-game era.
- The Pixar animation studio was founded.
- Halley’s Comet made its once-every-76-years appearance.
- Oprah Winfrey launched her national talk show.
In the year 1996...
- The first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was announced to the world.
- DVDs were released in Japan (and soon globally), revolutionizing home media.
- The Spice Girls debuted with “Wannabe,” defining late-90s pop culture.
- Hotmail launched free web-based email.
In the year 2001...
- Wikipedia was launched as a free online encyclopedia.
- Apple introduced the first iPod, changing portable music forever.
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone premiered as the first film in the franchise.
- The Xbox entered the gaming market.
In the year 2006...
- Twitter was launched, beginning the era of microblogging.
- NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft launched toward Pluto.
- The Nintendo Wii was released and became a global sensation.
- High School Musical became a cultural hit.
In the year 2016...
- The Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time in 108 years.
- NASA’s Juno spacecraft entered Jupiter’s orbit, providing new insights into the planet.
- Hamilton became a cultural landmark as it expanded nationwide and dominated major awards.
- Pokémon Go became a global phenomenon.
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Office of Alumni Relations
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Queens, NY 11367-1597