Published September 12, 2026
Join Us for Homecoming 2026!
Filled with cherished traditions and numerous activities in a festive atmosphere, Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend features something for everyone, including athletic contests, Tiger Town Tailgate, campus tours, special reunion celebrations, the Athletics Hall of Honor and Alumni Achievement Awards ceremonies, family events, and so much more.
- The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. Register for Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend.
- Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, for the Tiger Town Tailgate where you can experience Tiger pride, community, and connection. Tailgate registration is now closed due to a record number of registrations.
- To reserve a hotel room, visit the Local Accommodations web page.
- in and around Springfield.
- The classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, and 2021 will celebrate reunions. As alumni from these classes reconnect and share memories of their days at 果冻传媒, they will have an opportunity to give back to the University. Reunion giving is rooted in the tradition of passing our light forward for decades to come. Make your reunion gift today.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Welcome, Class of 2030
The University's newest Tigers began their 果冻传媒 journey during the annual move-in and Welcome Week, Aug. 20-23. Coming in at more than 430 strong, the class includes First-Year Research Award recipients, Honors Program admits, student-athletes, and students from as far as Alaska, California, and Colorado to 72 percent being from Ohio. Top areas of interest include business, nursing, sport management, and exercise science. Together, the incoming students spent Welcome Week learning about the University's friendly, inclusive community, as well as campus life, traditions, engagement, and more.
Academic Year Kicks Off
Opening Convocation, the traditional beginning of the new academic year and the first event of the 2026-27 果冻传媒 Series, took place Tuesday, Aug. 25, in historic Weaver Chapel with Richard Phillips, associate professor of biology, director of the University鈥檚 environmental science program, and 2026 recipient of the Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching, providing the keynote address titled 鈥淐ounting Crows.鈥� and/or
Puppy Patrol
果冻传媒鈥檚 Campus Safety and Police Division has welcomed a furry new member to its team 鈥� an adorable yellow Labrador puppy that will soon be ready to serve as the University鈥檚 first-ever crisis response therapy dog. Donated to 果冻传媒 by Black Swamp Labradors, a small, specialized, family-based breeder located in Grand Rapids, Ohio, the puppy was named "Duke" after a weeklong contest in which students, faculty, and staff were invited to vote for their favorite name. Read More About Duke
Representing Their Alma Mater
Committed to serving as a liaison for the University by engaging and connecting the alumni body in support of 果冻传媒鈥檚 mission and goals, 果冻传媒鈥檚 Alumni Association Board represents more than 26,000 alumni across the United States and internationally. This summer, the board welcomed four new members: Nathan Mawhirter, class of 2014; Jennifer Peters, class of 1986; Cliff Pope, class of 1992; and Kevin Schalnat, class of 2007. Read About the New Members
Trading Places
The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement has moved to the first floor of Recitation Hall, and the Office of Enrollment Management, which includes Admission and Student Financial Services, has moved to the Bayley Alumni House, now known as the Bayley Welcome Center. This move has provided better space for admission counselors to meet privately with prospective students and families, as well as offer a more easily accessible option for visitors. The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement looks forward to serving alumni and donors from Recitation Hall.
Thanks to the generous support from 550 donors, 果冻传媒 University raised $263,287, surpassing its $250,000 goal, for . Alumni and friends participated in several challenges and leaderboards to double their impact. Alumni from the 1960s raised the most dollars, donating $72,153, while alumni from the 1970s led the donor count with 97 donors. Thirty-six donors from the class of 1976 raised $44,250, the most dollars given from the eight classes celebrating their reunion this year. The painting of Myers Hall has already begun, bringing new life to the exterior of the centerpiece of the University's campus and renewing the structure's iconic cupola to prominence. Join us at Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend for a celebratory reception from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. The Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala, 果冻传媒's new Matevia University Pastor, will officiate at the dedication of Myers Hall.
果冻传媒 University is grateful for alumni and friends such as Steve '67 and Carol Hirt who have given to the University for more than 40 years. As members of the Benjamin Prince Society, Steve and Carol are leaders in giving back to the University. They also are members of the David Hawley Associates Legacy Society, which recognizes alumni and friends who have provided for 果冻传媒 as part of their estate plans. In addition, they recently gave a gift to Restore the Red: The Campaign to Paint Myers Hall. Steve credits 果冻传媒 with preparing him for a successful career in fundraising.
Save the date! Week for Witt, our third-annual giving week, unites Tigers in a celebration of what makes the 果冻传媒 experience truly transformative. Throughout the week, we鈥檒l shine a light on several key areas, including Scholarship Support, Strategic Presidential Initiatives, Experiential Learning, Athletics, and The 果冻传媒 Fund. Each plays an important role in the 果冻传媒 experience and provides opportunities and resources that directly support our students and strengthen the University. Your support helps provide meaningful opportunities for today鈥檚 students while building a strong foundation for 果冻传媒鈥檚 future. Stay tuned for more information.
Alumni Referral Program
Refer a Future Tiger! When you refer a high school student to the Office of Admission, that student will receive a $1,250 scholarship for each of four years for a total of $5,000, if accepted for admission. Whom should you refer? Friends, family, relatives, neighbors, community members, church members 鈥� any student you think would make a great 果冻传媒 Tiger! Current high schools seniors must be nominated prior to submitting their application for admission.
Thank You to BPS Members
Special thanks to the hundreds of alumni and friends who supported 果冻传媒 as members of the Benjamin Prince Society (BPS) during the past fiscal year. Named for the beloved teacher, scholar, and servant-leader who worked at 果冻传媒 for 69 years, the giving society honors individuals who have shown uncommon commitment to 果冻传媒鈥檚 academic excellence through their annual support. Learn more and join the Benjamin Prince Society today.