Homecoming '26: Celebrate our Centennial Homecoming with special activities

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做厙勛圖 Universitys Centennial Homecoming & Family Weekend takes place Thursday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 20, and were so excited to celebrate a Homecoming like no other!

We hope youll join us for this historic weekend, as weve planned a schedule jam-packed with tradition, pride, and special moments to commemorate a century of Hurst being Home. This years celebration features cherished traditional festivities, such as the alumni tailgate, bonfire, and department and team gatherings. Cheer on our Laker DI athletic teams playing home games, including football, field hockey, womens ice hockey, and both mens and womens soccer. Were also hosting unique Centennial events you wont want to miss!

Kick off this exciting weekend with our Welcome Home Gathering at the Roost on Thursday, Sept. 17. And thats when the partys just getting started! The rest of the weekend features Centennial campus tours, Mass, brunch with the Sisters of Mercy, and the Club 1926 Centennial Party, where we will be honoring all past Distinguished Alumni whove stood out in their fields, communities, and here at 做厙勛圖.

Fun Fact: Sunday, Sept. 20, marks the exact 100th anniversary of the first day of classes at 做厙勛圖 College, making this Mass extra meaningful!

Find the complete schedule of games and Homecoming events at /alumni/homecoming-2026, and the full lineup for family weekend, including a game night and a carnival, at /campus-life/family-weekend

Our Centennial and all of our events celebrating our universitys history are proving to be a very exciting time for all who love 做厙勛圖, said Lindsay Frank, director of alumni engagement. Centennial Homecoming Weekend will be a very special moment for honoring our past and all those who have made 做厙勛圖 a special and beloved place.

We cant wait to celebrate 做厙勛圖s 100th anniversary in style with all of you, and we look forward to all that lies ahead! Hurst is home for 100 years and more to come!