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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

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Homecoming 2026

November 5–8, 2026

Make plans to join students, alums, families, and friends for McMurry’s largest annual gathering. Homecoming & Reunion Weekend brings together McMurry traditions, fellowship, athletics, entertainment, and opportunities to reconnect with the War Hawk community.

Plan Your Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now closed. If you missed pre-registration, you can register in person at the Furr Welcome Center during the registration and check-in hours listed below.

McMurry Homecoming 2026 maroon T-shirt

Homecoming Check-In & Shirts

Homecoming pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now closed.

A limited number of Homecoming shirts will be available for purchase at the Furr Welcome Center during check-in, while supplies last.

Football Tickets

Cheer on the War Hawks during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, November 7.

Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Location: Wilford Moore Stadium

Homecoming Theatre

Enjoy McMurry Theatre’s Homecoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Theatre admission is purchased separately from Homecoming registration.

Homecoming Schedule

Explore Homecoming events by day. Select a date to view the full schedule, and check back regularly for updated times, locations, and activities.

Thursday, November 53 EVENTS

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Alumni Registration & Check-In

Furr Welcome Center

6–7 p.m.

Friends of the Library Lecture Series

“A Little Girl, a Book, and Stories I’ve Heard”
Presented by Terry Young, Retired Jay-Rollins Library Director

Jay-Rollins Library Mezzanine

6–7 p.m.

Hall of Honor Reception

Mabee Room

Friday, November 69 EVENTS

8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Alumni Registration & Check-In

Furr Welcome Center

2–3 p.m.

J.W. Hunt Society Induction & Reception

Matthews Auditorium

2:30–3 p.m.

Alumni Choir Rehearsal

Ryan Recital Hall

3 p.m.

Music Showcase

Ryan Recital Hall

3:30–5 p.m.

Academic and Athletic Reunions

Multiple Locations

College of Business and STEM Reunion

S104, S105 & S106

Speaker: Mr. Todd Neer ’10

“The Exchange Rate Between Science and Business”

A McMurry Physics graduate turned Chief Strategy Officer shares an unlikely career path, from oil rigs to corporate business to AI, and makes the case that one of a science degree’s most transferable strengths is teaching you to translate technical thinking into business results.

College of Liberal Arts & Education Academic Reunion

Ryan East Lobby

Join us for the College of Liberal Arts & Education Academic Reunion during Homecoming. Our newly formed college brings together 11 departments. If your departmental home or favorite gathering place at McMurry was Art & Design, Communication Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, English Studies, History & Political Science, Music, Religion & Philosophy, Servant Leadership, Sociology & Criminology, Spanish Studies, or Theatre, you are part of the Liberal Arts & Education family.

5–7 p.m.

Friday Festival

The Quad

5–7 p.m.

Alumni Happy Hour

Front Steps of the Jay-Rollins Library

Drinks provided by KAO Lounge
Pay as you go

7:30 p.m.

Homecoming Coronation

Wah Wahtaysee Park

8 p.m.

Pep Rally, Fireworks, and Lawn Jam Concert

Wah Wahtaysee Park

Saturday, November 75 EVENTS

8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Alumni Registration & Check-In

Furr Welcome Center

9–10 a.m.

Affinity Reunion Breakfast

Old Main and Cooke Classrooms

Breakfast tickets were available only during pre-registration and are no longer available for purchase.

10:15–11 a.m.

Club Songs & Alma Mater

GUMCC Atrium

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Tailgate

The Lawn Behind the Jay-Rollins Library

Betty Rose’s meal tickets were available only during pre-registration and are no longer available for purchase.
Food provided by Betty Rose’s Little Brisket

1 p.m.

Homecoming Football Game

Wilford Moore Stadium

Purchase Football Tickets

Sunday, November 81 EVENT

10 a.m.

Final Ala Cumba Ceremony and Reception

Mabee Room and Atrium

Plan Your Stay

Make the most of your Homecoming visit by finding accommodations that fit your needs. Explore local lodging options and book your stay in Abilene.
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