No matter where you are now or what you're doing, you'll always be welcome in the Forest and part of a community of 15,000 alumni. Take a look around at what your fellow alumni are up to, what exciting things are happening on campus, and how to get involved. We hope to see you soon.
3,075 donors—alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends—raised $3.2 million for the Forester Fund, the most support in College history.
Because of your support of the Forester Fund, students have access to scholarships and financial aid, exceptional faculty and dedicated staff, career preparation, athletics, the arts, and the life-changing opportunities that define a Lake Forest College education.
Join us in October for the best celebration of the year: Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! Return to campus on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, for a weekend filled with tradition, connection, and Lake Forest College spirit. If you're celebrating a milestone reunion and interested in planning your reunion, complete this form.
Plus, register by Saturday, August 15, to receive a 2026 commemorative Koozie, perfect for summer adventures!
Philanthropic support for Lake Forest College is an investment in the future of our students, the strength of our programs, our distinguished faculty, our beautiful residential campus, and the personalized wrap-around support for every Forester that can only be found here. The Forester Society recognizes the College’s most loyal and generous supporters who lift up the mission and vision of Lake Forest College.
On the longest day of the year at 4:20 a.m., Sara Barbera ’93 P’23 P’25 began swimming in the pitch-black, 57-degree water of the English Channel, leaving the White Cliffs of Dover behind her and swimming toward France. A lifelong dream born from writing a research paper in fifth grade about Gertrude Ederle—the first woman to swim across the English Channel—Barbera attempted to do the same on June 21, 2026. While she was unable to complete the swim, the attempt left her with more drive than ever to one day achieve her goal.
