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2024 graduation half century

Half-Century Reunion

Class of 1975, join us for your 50-year reunion! We invite you and your spouse/guest to celebrate this milestone anniversary May 15-16, 2025! Additionally, we are hosting members of the 55 and 60-year classes back on campus. This includes the classes of 1965 and 1970.

Class of 1975 Half-Century Reunion Tentative Schedule

Thursday, May 15th

5:00-8:00 pm Dinner & Dance
Crimson & Gold Ballroom, Jack H. Overman Student Center
Reconnect with classmates and enjoy live music from the 60's and 70's.

Friday, May 16th

8:30-10:00 am Breakfast
Crimson & Gold Ballroom, Jack H. Overman Student Center
Enjoy breakfast with former classmates and President Dan Shipp.

10:00-11:00 am Free Time
Explore Pittsburg, shop at the University Bookstore, or attend Military Commissioning (10:00 am, Veterans Memorial).

11:00 am Check-In
Crimson & Gold Ballroom, Jack H. Overman Student Center

11:30-1:00 pm Half-Century Induction Ceremony & Luncheon
Crimson & Gold Ballroom, Jack H. Overman Student Center
Receive 50-year medallion from University President Dan Shipp and celebrate induction into the Half-Century Club.

1:00-1:15 pm Class Picture

1:15-2:45 pm Bus Tour of Campus

  • Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
  • Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Simulation Hospital
  • Robert W. Plaster Center

3:00-4:00 pm Commencement
Attendees participating in commencement will stay at the Robert W. Plaster Center at the end of campus tours. Upon arrival at commencement (begins at 3:00 pm), you will receive regalia to participate in the processional. Please wear your medallion. Spouses and guests are invited to sit in a reserved section.

Class Picture

Classes of 1972, 1973, and 1974

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Browse the Kanza Yearbooks

They were the best of times… Relive the fashions, hairstyles, and shenanigans of your collegiate years.

Find Your Yearbook


Half-Century Memory Books

Check out the memory books from the reunions in 2021, 2022, and 2023!

2021 Memory Book

2022 Memory Book

2023 Memory Book


Half-Century Video Highlight

Registration & Additional Information

Registration Fees

For Half-Century Reunion Attendees (Class of 1975), registration is $75. This includes all meals for two days, Half-Century Medallion, certificate, commemorative glass, lapel pin OR necklace, and memory book.

Pitt State Faculty & Staff

To register, please email alumni@pittstate.edu. Include your department, number of attendees, and any dietary restrictions. Cost is $15/person. Your department will be invoiced.

Lodging Information

We encourage guests to reserve rooms as soon as possible due to the popularity for the weekend of graduation.

Comfort Inn & Suites*
620-231-8800

Holiday Inn Express*
620-231-1177

Days Inn by Wyndham (formerly Lamplighter Inn & Suites)*
620-240-9651

LaQuinta Inn & Suites*
620-670-5614

Hampton Inn & Suites*
620-231-3100

Super 8
620-232-1881

*Room blocks and discounted rates available.

50-Year Class of 1975

Registration coming January 2025!
Memory Book Submission
Attendee List


55 & 60-Year Classes of 1965 & 1970

Registration coming January 2025!
More Information & Attendee List


Current Half-Century Club Members

Registration coming January 2025!
More Information & Attendee List

Please contact Alumni & Constituent Relations with questions at 877-PSU-ALUM, 620-235-4758, or email alumni@pittstate.edu.