Kenyon’s first Women’s Conference will take place Oct. 23-25, 2026. The conference will provide opportunities to explore issues facing women and the world today and hear from some of Kenyon’s most accomplished alumnae. While you can’t possibly make it to every session — we hope we’ve made it hard to choose — we encourage you to take breaks to meet your fellow attendees and make new Kenyon connections.
Online registration will close Monday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
Browse the featured activities below, or view the full schedule of events for each day (please note the schedule is not yet final).
Featured Activities
The Women's Conference will welcome many impressive alumnae and guests to the Hill alongside current faculty and staff members.
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Friday, 9:30 a.m.
Networking Reception
Alumni and current students are invited to connect over a free continental breakfast. Build connections, share experiences, discuss industry trends and exchange insights about career paths.
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Friday, 5:30 p.m.
Kickoff Celebration
The inaugural Women’s Conference at Kenyon will kick off with a celebratory welcome reception for alumni and guests. Students are invited for music, s'mores and a complimentary food truck from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Saturday, 11 a.m.
Keynote by Diana Nyad
The keynote address at 11 a.m. on Saturday will be given by Diana Nyad, the only person to swim non-stop between Cuba and Florida, followed by a lunch recognizing the impact of Kenyon women.
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Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Seminar: Political Science 449
Join alumnae with domestic and international relations expertise for a seminar version of Professor Pam Camerra-Rowe’s course.
Conversations & Celebrations
Dozens of Kenyon’s distinguished alumnae, faculty and staff will engage in expert, engaging conversations, and other events will celebrate anniversaries for student groups and athletic teams.
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Alumni Seminars
Kenyon faculty and staff will join alumnae to share their expertise on a variety of topics including a collaboration between the Department of Biology and The Gund and a distinguished lecture by acclaimed artist and Ohio native Ann Hamilton.
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Panel Discussions
Discussion topics will range from climate change to health care to building purpose-driven businesses. Conversations about death with medical and end-of-life planning experts, and Professor Emeritus Royal Rhodes, and happiness with Professors Leah Dicken and Laura A. King ’86 will bookend the conference.
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Outdoor Explorations
Visit the full daily schedules and Kenyon’s facilities for opportunities to learn about and explore green centers and other activities on the Hill and beyond, from the Brown Family Environmental Center and Kokosing Nature Preserve to goat yoga and athletic events.
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Concurrent Celebrations
50 years of Women’s Swimming and Diving and reunions for Sisterhood, Zeta Alpha Pi and Theta Delta Phi will be celebrated with special activities and gatherings throughout the conference.
Full Schedules by Day
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