Honors 50th Reunion

Please join us for the 50th anniversary celebration of Honors at William Paterson University on Friday, September 18, 2026. This milestone occasion presents a unique opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, current and retired faculty, and current students. The event will include networking and mentoring opportunities, updates from current track directors and students, and dinner with your favorite faculty members and friends. There will also be campus tours and interactive displays to help us preserve special memories and stay connected with Honors.

A registration link was emailed to the alumni addresses on file. If you are an Honors alumni and did not receive the registration link, please email Honors@wpunj.edu. Please feel free to share the registration link with friends and former classmates.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Updates on Honors Track Research
Conversations about the history of Honors at WP and campus tours
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: University Commons 168 and 171

Networking Event
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: University Commons, Room 211

Dinner
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: University Commons, Ballroom
Event Fee: $30.00 per person Alumni, Faculty/Emeriti Faculty
$40.00 per Guest

Opportunity to Share a Message in our Event Program and Directory
A printed event program and directory will be provided to all in-person attendees and shared electronically with more than 1,000 Honors alumni. Consider showing your support for the Honors community by placing a 100% tax-deductible congratulatory message in the program. For more information, please email honors@wpunj.edu or check back for additional details and updates which will be available soon.

Traveling for this event? Please see the hotel information below:

Hilton Garden Inn
15 Nevins Road (6min via Valley Road/Hamburg Tpk)
$156 (WP rate)
Ask for Fran

Residence Inn Marriott
30 Nevins Road (6min via Valley Road/Hamburg Tpk)
$156 (WP rate)
Ask for Fran

Baymont by Wyndham
140 NJ-23 N, Pompton Plains (14min via Ratzer)
$109

Days Inn by Wyndham
185 NJ-23, Wayne (12min via Ratzer)
$119 + tax

We’re excited about seeing everyone back on campus in September! Please contact honors@wpunj.edu with any questions.