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Rady Return

The Rady Return: Alumni Weekend, Nov 6–8, 2026
Nov 6–8

Save the date for Rady Return 2026 —Join us for a weekend celebrating the entire Rady alumni community, featuring a special Reunion Celebration honoring the Classes of 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021—including our first-ever 20-year reunion.

Why “The Rady Return”

R‑A‑D‑Y: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Every Rady Return is built around four ideas — the same ones that will show up across this weekend’s events, stories, and conversations.

R

Remember

Nostalgia & Connection

Stories, throwbacks, and “Then & Now” moments with classmates and faculty.

A

Achieve

Career ROI

Celebrating career milestones, founders, and executives from every class.

D

Discover

Network & Opportunity

Showcasing the Rady network and new ways to connect before the weekend even starts.

Y

Your Rady Future

School Momentum

What’s next for Rady — and the students carrying the momentum forward.

Weekend Schedule

More details and invitation to follow.

2026 Michael Kriegler Memorial Lecture

Friday

November 6

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

2026 Michael Kriegler Memorial Lecture

Open to the public

Beyster Auditorium, UCSD Rady School of Management

Join the Rady School of Management for the 2026 Michael Kriegler Memorial Endowed Lecture and reception, featuring Richard Heyman, Ph.D., presenting "Biotech's Big Bets: Lessons in Science, Innovation, Leadership, and Trust".

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Rady Alumni Reunion Reception & Dinner

Saturday

November 7

5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Rady Alumni Reunion Reception & Dinner

Reunion classes only (2006, 2011, 2016, 2021)

Downtown San Diego, CA

Join us for a special celebration with your classmates as we commemorate the 5-, 10-, 15-, and the first 20-year milestone classes of 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021! (adults only)

Registration opening soon
Rady Family Alumni Picnic

Sunday

November 8

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Rady Family Alumni Picnic

Open to all alumni

Rady School of Management Lawn

Join Rady alumni and their families for a delicious lunch, beverages, lawn games, face painting, and more. Fun for the whole family!

Registration opening soon

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Get Involved

Get updates on the reunion and more via the Rady Network.

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Looking Back at 2025

Thank you to all the alumni who came out to celebrate the classes of 2010, 2015, and 2020!

View Alumni Reunion Photos View Alumni Family Picnic Photos

Plan Your Visit

Traveling to campus for Rady Return? Here’s what you need to know.

Bartell Hotels is UC San Diego’s official host hotel. Choose from one of their eight distinguished properties, including Sheraton La Jolla, just a short driving distance to campus. All Bartell Hotels gladly extend a 15% discount off their best available room rate to UC San Diego alumni.

Book Your Stay

Or call 800.345.9995 and mention that you are affiliated with UC San Diego.

Questions? Email alumniadmin@rady.ucsd.edu