Homecoming Headquarters
Homecoming 2026: Thursday-Saturday, October 15-17
Welcome to Centre's 2026 Homecoming Headquarters. Below you'll find a partial schedule of events, plus information about ticketing, reunions, where to stay, where to eat, and more. Continue to check back throughout the summer as we finalize additional events. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus!
Reunions
We're celebrating classes that end in 1 or 6 (2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, etc.). Reunion parties will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at no additional cost. Locations for each party will be announced later this summer.
Homecoming Weekend Schedule
Subject to change. Additional events pending, please check back soon.
* Indicates tickets or advanced registration required
Thursday, October 15th
11:00 am
Keeneland Fall Meet, Phoenix Room*
Friday, October 16th
10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Welcome & Check-in (Champions Hall)
11:30 am
50th Reunion Luncheon (Beaumont Inn) *
Calling all members of the Class of 1976 - Kick-off your 50th Reunion celebration with lunch at the Beaumont Inn.
11:30 am
Golden Reunion Luncheon (Evans-Lively Room, Old Carnegie) *
Kick-off Homecoming weekend with the Golden Reunion luncheon celebrating all attendees in the 55th reunion class and up. A buffet lunch will be served in the Evans-Lively Room of the Old Carnegie Building (in front of Sutcliffe Hall).
2:00 pm
Back in the Classroom with Dr. Dan Stroup: The Roberts Court and the Separation of Powers (Weisiger Theatre, Norton Center)
3:30 pm
100 Years of Women at Centre Alumnae Panel Discussion led by Dr. Sara Egge (Weisiger Theatre, Norton Center)
Panelists include: Anita Britton '76, Cary Kemp Larson '01, Crit Luallen '74
6:00 pm
Centre Women's Soccer vs. Maryville (Andrew P. Amend Field)
7:30 pm
Centre Volleyball vs. Trinity (Alumni Gymnasium, Sutcliffe Hall)
8:00 pm
Centre Men's Soccer vs. Maryville (Andrew P. Amend Field)
Saturday, October 17th
8:30 – 10:00 am
President’s Golden Reunion Breakfast (Craik House)
Start your Homecoming Saturday at the Craik House. President and Mrs. Moreland invite all alumni in the classes of 1976 and older to join them for breakfast and fellowship.
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Welcome & Check-in (Champions Hall)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alumni/Faculty Author Fair (Location TBD)
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greek Row Open
10:30 am
Alumni Recognition & Hall of Fame Ceremony (Weisiger Theater, Norton Center)
11:00 – 1:00 pm
Campus Pre-game Tailgate (Bell Tower Plaza)
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Alumni Luncheon (Cowan Dining Commons) *
If food trucks and tailgates aren't your style or if you just want to relive the glory days of meals in Cowan, join us for lunch. Don't worry - men and women can sit at the same table!
1:00 pm
Centre Football vs. Rhodes (Andy Frye Stadium)
1:30 pm
Centre Volleyball vs. Southwestern (Alumni Gymnasium, Sutcliffe Hall)
2:00 pm
Art Reception (JVAC)
4:00 pm
Jurassic Park Reunion (Emeritus House)
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Reunion Parties
We welcome those celebrating 5th-50th reunions, to reunite with classmates, reminisce and catch up on where life has taken you since your Centre days. Reunion parties will take place in various locations. Details will be shared with each class later this summer.
5:30 pm
Centre Volleyball vs. Berry (Alumni Gymnasium, Sutcliffe Hall)
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Morley’s After Party, including Nervous Melvin & The Mistakes beginning at 8:00 pm (Morley’s Backyard)
If you have any questions, please contact Krista Rinehart.
