OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Make plans to join our students, alumni, families, and friends at McMurry’s largest annual gathering.
McMurry Homecoming & Reunion Weekend unites the past with the present, creating a wonderful opportunity for alumni to rekindle ties with their classmates and families to reconnect with their students while experiencing an array of cultural, athletic, and entertainment events.
Experience a weekend full of McMurry history, traditions, fellowship, and celebration.
REGISTRATION will open in summer 2024!
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibits
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Alumni Registration
6 p.m. | Friends of the Library Lecture Series
Jay-Rollins Library Mezzanine
Join Professor of Religion and Director of Honors Program Dr. Philip LeMasters as he presents “Martyrs, Monks, and Myth: My Favorite Readings to Teach in Honors Introduction to Christianity.”
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Alumni Registration
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibits
2 to 3 p.m. | J.W. Hunt Society Induction & Reception
Matthews Auditorium
Join us as we induct the class 1974 as the newest members of the J.W. Hunt Society — an esteemed group of alumni — followed by a reception celebrating ALL McMurry alumni who graduated prior to 1974.
2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Alumni Choir Rehearsal with Chanters
Ryan Choir Room (106N)
3 p.m. | Music Showcase
Ryan Recital Hall
The Department of Music invites you to the annual Homecoming Music Showcase! Enjoy an hour of live music from Chanters and the McMurry Band in Ryan Recital Hall.
4 to 5 p.m. | Science and Math Reunion
Finch Gray Science Bldg, Room 105
4 to 5 p.m. | Band and Chanters Reunion
Ryan Fine Arts West Foyer
4 to 5 p.m. | Fine Arts Reunion
Ryan Fine Arts East Foyer
4 to 5 p.m. | Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences Alumni Reunion
Cooke 104
5 to 7 p.m. | Friday Festival
The Backyard (new space west of the Dining Hall)
8 p.m. | Homecoming Coronation
Radford Auditorium
8:30 p.m. | Bonfire and Pep Rally
Wah Wahtaysee Park
Directly following the lighting of the bonfire | Centennial Fireworks
Over Radford Auditorium
Join us for a special fireworks display over Radford Auditorium.
9:05 to 11 p.m. | Lawn Jam Concert
Center Stage on the west edge of Wah Wahtaysee Park
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Alumni Registration
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Affinity Group Reunions (social clubs, Black Alumni Network, McMurry Student Government, Spirit Squad)
Garrison United Methodist Campus Center
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Art Exhibits
10:30 a.m. Club Songs & Alma Mater
Garrison United Methodist Campus Center Atrium
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tailgate
Lawn behind Jay-Rollins Library
1 p.m. | Football Game
Wilford Moore Stadium—Tickets $5
7 p.m. | All Alumni Party
Mabee Room
10 a.m. | Worship Service and Final Ala Cumba Ceremony
Matthews Auditorium
In case of rain
- The festival, coronation, and concert will be moved to the activities gym.
Planning your stay for Homecoming just got easier! The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau has compiled a comprehensive list of all the hotels in town. Simply visit the link below to explore and book accommodations that suit your preferences.
Abilene Hotels