Two dozen alumni and students contributed their voices and talents to a video tribute to Kenyon’s bicentennial, which features words by P.F. Kluge '64, narration from John Green '00, Josh Radnor ’96 and Laura Hillenbrand '89, music by Annie Blackman '20, and many more. 

Watch the video.

Get Involved

Kenyon is celebrating its bicentennial throughout 2024 on campus and with alumni and friends across the country. There are many ways for everyone to be part of this historic moment for Kenyon. Browse the opportunities below, and learn more about the celebration at kenyon.edu/bicentennial.

Explore Kenyon History

Most know the story — and songs — of Philander Chase settling on the location for Kenyon College, but what came next? Explore our historical timeline, from that initial ascent through two centuries of change and growth.

Attend an Event

Members of the Kenyon community are invited to celebrate this milestone year at a variety of regional and on-campus events, including Reunion Weekend May 23-26 and Founders’ Day Oct. 24. We're also hosting events around the country, including a Bicentennial Tour with President Julie Kornfeld and a virtual event series, 200 Years of Learning in the Company of Friends.

Sign the Bicentennial Book

We’ve taken a figurative page from the Matriculation Book to create the Bicentennial Book, which will travel to every event that takes place throughout 2024. Anyone who attends an event will be invited to sign it — at each event they attend.