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Summer 1921. A ragtag group of Reedies. One goal: Keep a struggling resort town running.

Learn how the Reedies of a century ago worked together to keep a dream alive: https://www.reed.edu/reed-magazine/articles/2026/one-historic-summer-the-bayocean-bunch.html

In her Commencement address, Elizabeth Rush ’06 encouraged graduates to hold tight to the rituals, people, and places that ground them—especially when life feels uncertain.

Read more about her inspiring message: https://www.reed.edu/newsroom/stories/2026/to-this-you-can-always-return.html

What draws Reed’s creative writing students to the sea butterfly?

Learn more in the spring issue's edition of object of study: https://www.reed.edu/reed-magazine/articles/2026/object-of-study-ecological-play-pteropoda.html

📸 Alexander Semenov

Former Cooley Gallery curator Stephanie Snyder ’91 reflects on her retirement and a life of enriching Reed’s artistic community.

“Reed College has been so lucky to have someone with Stephanie’s deep knowledge of art history, her commitment, her creativity, and her sheer capacity for joy managing the Cooley Gallery for these last two decades,” says Professor Jay Dickson [English and humanities].

Learn more at:
https://www.reed.edu/reed-magazine/articles/2026/cooley-gallery-stephanie-snyder-retirement.html

📸 Leah Nash / NASHCO

Congratulations graduates! 🎓️⁠

We loved celebrating the class of 2026 at Commencement on Monday. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for each and every one of you.
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📸 Lauren LaBarre

As we gear up for today's Commencement ceremony, let's take a moment to look back at some cherished memories from past celebrations. Wishing all our Reedies a bright future ahead! 🎓🎉

Take a look behind the lens! Meet Forrest Feist ’27, Sokounhana San ’29, and Henry Kallerud ’26—our talented student photographers who work hard to capture campus life and highlight the people and moments that shape Reed.

Photo 1: Forrest Feist ’27
Photo 2: Sokounhana San ’29
Photo 3: Henry Kallerud ’26

Some traditions never fade. 🔥 📜 Reed’s thesis burn carries on through the years. Can you guess what year this original photo was taken? 🎞️ 📸

Photo courtesy of Special Collections and Archives, Eric V. Hauser Memorial Library, Reed College.

📸 now photo by Forrest Feist '27

Laura Jedeed ’19 recently returned to campus to give a talk titled: “What is to Be Done? How to Take Action in Horrifying Times.”

Drawing from her own experiences, she shared one piece of advice that stuck with everyone: If you want to change the world, start with soup.

She pointed to a network of community soup nights in New York as an example of how simple acts of gathering and sharing food can strengthen relationships, build trust, and create meaningful change.

Learn more about Laura's work:
https://www.reed.edu/newsroom/stories/2026/why-laura-jedeed-19-believes-true-change-begins-with-human-connection.html