We are a College built from the hopes and dreams of a young nation and named—by the inspired citizens of Easton—for a Revolutionary War hero.
We are a pioneering institution that continues to change and adapt to best serve our educational mission. And in 2026, we mark the 200th anniversary of our founding. Starting in fall 2025 and continuing through fall 2026, the College will celebrate this momentous occasion with activities and events on campus and far beyond for all to enjoy.
As planning moves forward, we will make this website the hub for updates, announcements, and opportunities to participate in the Bicentennial.
We invite your ideas for activities, programming, publications, events, creative offerings, and more that can best mark this history occasion for the College and its role in our community, our nation, and our world.
President Hurd has appointed the following groups to oversee planning for the Bicentennial:
The Planning and Management Group will oversee all Bicentennial planning and will include the following members:
Fran Della Badia ’91
Vice president of the Alumni Association Board
Pete Mackey
Interim Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Trustee Wynne Whitman ’86
Elaine Stomber ’89 P’17 P’21
Co-director of Special Collections & College Archives and College Archivist
Chair of the Academic Affairs Bicentennial Task Force
Mary Neuenschwander
Director of Alumni Engagement, Division of Development and College Relations
Chair of the Alumni and Parents Bicentennial Task Force
Prof. David Sunderlin
Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences and Faculty Athletics Representative
Chair of the Athletics and Recreation Bicentennial Task Force
Holly Akers
Associate Director of Employer Relations and Outreach, The Gateway Career Center
Chair of the Community Relations Bicentennial Task Force
Mark Sapara
Associate Vice President of Student Life
Chair of the Student Life Bicentennial Task Force
Each task force is responsible for gathering, evaluating, and recommending ideas that ensure the quality and breadth of Bicentennial activities and events. The task forces are:
Annie Toohey ‘26