We’re excited to welcome the 789 graduates of the Class of 2026 as the newest members of the SUNY Purchase Alumni Association.
We also proudly congratulate Kyle Abraham ’00, Audrey Tyrka ’88, and Maxwell Pearce ’18, whose achievements in dance, medicine, research, athletics, and the arts were recognized during the Commencement ceremony on May 15.
If Purchase made a difference for you, now’s your chance to make a difference for Purchase!
The PCAA is seeking self-nominations from creative, dedicated, and energetic alumni to serve on its Board of Directors for the three-year (2026–2029) term.
SUNY Purchase alum Jill Bargonetti-Chavarria ’85 was named a CUNY Distinguished Professor—the highest academic honor at the City University of New York—for her cancer research.
SUNY Purchase professors Hakan Topal and Rob Swainston and MFA alumna Kakyoung Lee ’03 won 2026 NYFA Artist Fellowships selected from 3,985 applicants statewide.
Whether you’re looking for career help from the Career Development Center, information on University and alumni events, or the opportunity to give back to your alma mater, we can help make it happen.
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Looking Back on Alumni Weekend 2026
Thank you to the hundreds of alumni, families and friends who helped make Alumni Weekend 2026 so much fun! Check out more than 400 images on the event photo gallery and awesome videos from the 360° Photo Booth at the Night of Reunions.
