One of the highest alumni honors awarded by the University, the award recognizes exceptional career achievement.
Maroon For Life
Since 1896, Lab has nurtured the exceptional minds of thousands of students and our alumni network continues to grow stronger with every graduating class.
Welcome Lab Alumni
This dedicated page connects you, our valued alumni, to the vibrant Laboratory Schools community. Reconnect with classmates, explore upcoming events, and relive the cherished memories that make you a proud Lab graduate.
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There are many ways to reconnect with your fellow Lab classmates, from attending alumni events and mentoring current students to joining online communities and giving back to the school that shaped you.
Upcoming Events
May 2-3, 2025
If your class ends with a 0 or 5, it's your reunion year! Please reach out to Director of Alumni Relations Suresh Mudragada if you are interested in helping with your class reunion.
May 2-3, 2025
If your class ends with a 0 or 5, it's your reunion year! Please reach out to Director of Alumni Relations Suresh Mudragada if you are interested in helping with your class reunion.
The Lives & Times
Jose Corpuz ’85 built the Millennium Falcon. 30 years later, this Lab alumnus serves as a mentor to his alma mater’s Robotics team.
Exploring Lab's growing connection to the prestigious MacArthur award.
Senior Getaway was the turning point for one couple. An invitation to listen to the new Miles David record marked the beginning for another.
Karim Sulayman, a Class of 1994 alumnus, will deliver the commencement address.
Interim Early Childhood Principal Heather Duncan will remain in her role on a permanent basis.
One of the highest alumni honors awarded by the University, the award recognizes exceptional career achievement.
Voting is open to the public, link included.
Highlighting Lab alumni who were pioneers of Chicago's house music and hip hop genres.
Even though academics is the priority for most Labbies, athletic participation often gives way for other successes.
Sam Rezaei and James Dill recollect their walk from New York to California as a “completely different chapter of our lives.”
Gigi Reece, '21
David B. Wilkins, '73
Victoria M. Rogers, '08
Ben Epstein, '99
During her years as alderwoman, Hairston says she has a lot of memorable moments
Tokoyo Williams, '00 wanted to be a cardiac surgeon when she began medical school, but a cancer diagnosis during her final year put that plan on hold
Even before becoming a “Labbie” she was no stranger to Lab
Kenneth Ebie, ’97
Amy Solomon, ’10
Alumni and Laboratory Schools teacher Michael Moses, '81, uncovers his father's prolific collection of work
Adrienne King, ’82
Labbie roots lead three journalists to Pulitzer-winning projects on police brutality, the American incarceration system, and the COVID-19 pandemic
Williams credits her Lab roots as one of the many influences that have shaped her career
Congratulations to 2006 Lab graduate Zach Kleiman, named NBA Executive of the Year for his leadership of the Memphis Grizzlies
Congratulations to executive producer Maria Hinojosa, '79, and the entire Futuro Media team in New York and PRX in Boston!
The board is a truly intergenerational effort to support and shape the school that they all love
On this week's Big Brains podcast, Lab's very own Nobel-winning scientist examines the monster at the center of our galaxy—and how we got here