Schedule of Events | Homecoming 2026
Welcome home, Lions! Alumni and friends from every class year are invited to reconnect, celebrate, and enjoy a full weekend on campus.
8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Joint Meeting of the President’s Advisory Council and Alumni Council
Floyd Conference Center, Campus Center
3:00 p.m.
Guided Walking Tour of Campus
Meet in front of Marshbanks Hall
3:00–4:00 p.m.
A Tribute to the Rev. Sue Fitzgerald
Floyd Conference Center, Campus Center
4:30–6:00 p.m.
All-Alumni Homecoming Celebration: The Soundtrack of Our Generation
Back Terrace of Campus Center (Rain location: Nash Social Lounge – 1st floor of Campus Center)
Music by Debbie Phillips Band featuring Debbie Phillips ’86. All class years and reunion groups are warmly invited.
5:00 p.m.
Biennial MHU Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibition
Weizenblatt Gallery in Moore Fine Arts Building
5:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Lincoln Memorial
Meares Stadium
6:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Wingate
Chambers Gymnasium
7:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Lincoln Memorial
Meares Stadium
Begins 9:00 a.m.
Homecoming Registration
Two locations: Athletic Street at Ammons Field House & Campus Center front entrance on Lunsford Commons
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Alumni Band Rehearsal with Mountain Lions Marching Band
Meares Stadium
9:30–10:00 a.m.
Band and Choir Alumni Brunch
Gather before the Choir Concert in the Fellowship Hall
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
Broyhill Chapel
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Alumni Gathering with Current and Former Faculty & Staff
Fireplace Lounge, Campus Center
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Kids Zone – CANCELED FOR SAFETY DUE TO THREAT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Guided Walking Tour of Campus
Meet in front of Marshbanks Hall.
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Choir Concert
Broyhill Chapel
1:00–1:30 p.m.
Bailey Mountain Cloggers
Moore Auditorium
1:45–2:30 p.m.
Mountain Lion Marching Band with Spirit and Dance Teams
Pre-game performance – Athletic Street in front of Wren Student Union
2:30 p.m.
Football vs. Tusculum
Meares Stadium
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Coker
Chambers Gymnasium