During the 2025–26 academic year, Wellesley will celebrate its 150th anniversary with gatherings that bring our community together. These events will honor the College’s legacy of leadership and progress while addressing the ideas, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the next 150 years.
Events Wellesley at 150
Women Leading the Way
Wellesley women have led the way for generations, shaping industries, breaking barriers, and driving change. In spring 2026, alumnae leaders will gather in New York City to address today’s most pressing challenges and explore how Wellesley’s legacy continues to inspire.
Wellesley at 150 Celebration During Friends & Family Weekend
In October, over Friends and Family Weekend, we honored 150 years of educating women who make a difference in the world with the Alumnae Achievement Award presentation, faculty- and alumnae-led panels, concerts, and varsity and club sports, as well as Wellesley trivia, treats, and traditions. Nearly 400 alumnae joined us for this very special celebration.
Reunion 2025
We were excited to welcome back classes ending in 0 and 5! Alumnae reconnected with classmates and experienced everything new on campus. Activities included class gatherings, faculty lectures, a College update from President Paula Johnson, an alumnae panel celebrating Wellesley at 150, a Commencement Exercise for the Class of 2020, departmental open houses and tours, shared identity group open houses, the Alumnae Parade, and more.
The Power of Presence: Leadership Across Generations and Borders
In March, more than 180 guests gathered at Asia Society Hong Kong to celebrate Wellesley’s 150th anniversary. President Paula A. Johnson and distinguished alumnae reflected on leadership, community, and Wellesley’s enduring mission to advance gender equity.
Event highlights
Watch and listen to recorded highlights from recent 150th events.
Wellesley at 150: A Force for Change, Dr. In Ho Lee ’60
Dr. In Ho Lee, Korea’s first female ambassador and 2007 Wellesley Alumnae Achievement Award recipient, discussed how Wellesley shaped her path to becoming ambassador.
Wellesley at 150: A Force for Change, Kisha Brown ’00
Kisha Brown, Esq. and Founder and CEO of Justis Connection, spoke about facing rejection and persisting through adversity.
Wellesley at 150: A Force for Change, Regina Montoya ’75
Regina Montoya, CEO and Chairperson of Regina T. Montoya, PLLC and the Executive Director of the Tricolor Foundation, Trustee Emerita of Wellesley College, talked about what it takes to break barriers and lead with purpose.
Class of 2020 celebrates commencement at reunion weekend
Over 300 of the 569 members of the red class of 2020 returned to Wellesley on reunion weekend for their long-deferred but joyous official commencement exercises.
Mentorship, leadership, and resilience in an interconnected world
In honor of Women’s History Month and Wellesley’s 150th, the Asia Society Hong Kong hosted a panel discussion, “the Power of Presence: Leadership Across Generations and Borders.” President Johnson delivered opening remarks, while alumnae Lulu C. Wang ’66, Jinqing Cai ’91, and Stephanie Lo ’04 joined the panel discussion, moderated by CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout.