As you may know, the original Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) units were established by Congress in 1925, and six universities including Northwestern, Harvard, Yale, UC Berkely, U of Washington, and Georgia Tech opened them in 1926. We are now celebrating our centennial, and would like to invite you to participate (if possible) at our gala 100TH Birthday party to be held in concert with this year’s Homecoming celebration weekend.
Dear Northwestern NROTC Alumni,
We are excited to invite you to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Northwestern NROTC on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during Northwestern Homecoming Weekend.
This milestone marks a century of leadership, service, and the enduring legacy of the men and women who have been part of the unit. We hope you will join us as we reconnect with fellow alumni and commemorate this historic occasion.
Throughout the day, alumni will have the opportunity to tour the unit, explore a historical exhibit highlighting the past 100 years of Northwestern NROTC, reconnect with classmates at a pregame tailgate, attend the Northwestern Homecoming football game, and conclude the celebration with a Centennial Gala Dinner.
Attached is a commemorative Centennial Celebration flyer. We encourage you to share it with fellow alumni and members of the Northwestern NROTC community.
To assist with planning, we kindly ask that you complete the RSVP form below. Your response will help us estimate attendance, finalize event logistics, and gauge interest in commemorative merchandise.
RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/9KmbUYsTETRsP3Ag6
Additional event details will be shared as the celebration approaches. We look forward to welcoming you back to Northwestern this October.
Very Respectfully,
Michael Jin MIDN 1/C
Centennial Celebration MIDN OIC
Northwestern NROTC
September Update
In 2026, Northwestern's Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps celebrates its Centennial - 100 years of preparing midshipmen to lead and serve as commissioned officers. To mark the milestone, we invite you back to Evanston for a day of celebration during Homecoming Weekend.
Join us Saturday, October 10:
9:00 a.m. - Unit Open House and Exhibit
11:00 a.m. - Homecoming Tailgate
2:00 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game, with a brief recognition and possible flyover
7:00 p.m. - Centennial Gala Dinner
Whether you commissioned recently or generations ago, we would be honored to have you return to reflect on a century of leadership and reconnect with the midshipmen, alumni, and mentors who shaped it.
To help us plan and to stay updated, please share your interest using the form below:
(Please make sure that YOUR email address shows correctly on the Interest Form before sending it.)
Click Here for the Northwestern NROTC Centennial Alumni Dinner RSVP
We look forward to welcoming you home,
Wildcat Battalion