2023 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend attendees

Alumni

As an alum of Lake Forest College, you're a Forester forever!

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.

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Join us at 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend

We are so excited to see so many members of our Forester Family back on campus on October 3–5, 2024 and to celebrate all that makes the College such a special place. Our schedule of events includes everything you need to connect with classmates and faculty, explore campus, celebrate your favorite teams, and enjoy everything you love about being a Forester.

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Every person I have met through Lake Forest College has been welcoming. The community aspect tied with small class sizes and professors, staff, and fellow students who wanted to see you succeed is something I will forever be grateful for.
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From Richter Scholar to PhD student: Jack Curtis’s ’23 journey into robotics research

Jack Curtis ’23 began his research career as an 18-year-old Richter Scholar the summer after his first year at Lake Forest College and is now a PhD student in the electrical and computer engineering program at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying systems and controls. As a physics major and math minor at the College, his journey into the world of engineering has been smooth—thanks to the foundational knowledge of his undergraduate classes—but not without its challenges.

Read more about Curtis's program

New rankings are out!

Wall Street Journal ranked Lake Forest College the best liberal arts college in the Midwest and #27 on its list of the Top 100 Colleges.

The New York Times recognized Lake Forest College as #13 of  the Top Colleges with the Greatest Economic Diversity.

U.S. News & World Report ranked lake Forest College #1 for Social Mobility.

Give to Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College alumni know the power of a Forester education. To maintain the high-quality curriculum and transformative experiential learning opportunities we are so proud of, we need the support of generous donors. No matter the size of your donation, you are positively impacting students. 

Lake Forest College let me do everything I dreamed of. I've carried that into my life after Lake Forest College as well, maintaining my drive to pursue everything I want. I never feel stuck or handcuffed to one thing — I feel confident I can go after whatever goals I want, whether they're personal or professional.

We're here for you

The College aims to be a resource for our alumni even beyond graduation. The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center provides resources for alumni through Handshake, newsletters with open job opportunities and upcoming webinars, access to virtual or in-person appointments with a career advisor, and more. 

Get involved

We love connecting with our Forester alumni. Whether you visit campus, mentor a student, support a student scholarship, or let us know what news you want to see, engaging with your Forester community is as easy as clicking a button.

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Contact Information

Office of Advancement

555 North Sheridan Road, North Hall
847-735-6000

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.