Distinguished Alumni to Return to Campus for Commencement and Reunion

Molly Miller Jahn ’76, an internationally recognized scientist, educator, and former government research leader, will serve as keynote speaker for the Kingswood Commencement Ceremony on Friday afternoon, June 5. Her groundbreaking work in agriculture, biotechnology, food security, and national defense has helped develop innovative solutions for some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Send congratulations to Molly by clicking here. 
Read her full Tradition profile by clicking here.
Watch the livestream of the Kingswood Commencement service, including Molly's remarks by clicking here at 3:30 pm ET on Friday, June 5. 

Mark Davidson ’86, whose career included more than two decades as an undercover CIA operations officer before moving into global intelligence and crisis-management leadership in the private sector, will deliver the keynote address at the Cranbrook Commencement Ceremony Friday morning, June 5.

Both alumni will be honored at the Alumni Assembly and Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation at Kingswood Auditorium on Saturday, June 6 at reunion. Click here to register for this and all reunion events.

Send congratulations to Mark by clicking here. 
Read his full Tradition profile by clicking here.
Watch the livestream of the service, including Mark's remarks by clicking here at 10:30 am ET that day. 

The following day, both alumni will be honored during Reunion Weekend. Alumni and guests are invited to attend the Distinguished Alumni Presentation at 11 a.m. Saturday in Kingswood Auditorium as part of Reunion 2026 festivities.

Their classmates — from the Classes of 1976 and 1986 — are already sharing in the excitement and pride surrounding these well-deserved honors.

Read more about Molly and Mark in the upcoming issue of Tradition magazine, and join us on campus for Reunion Weekend.

Visit the Reunion page for more information about reunion weekend and to register.

Go to the Reunion Information Page