OCTOBER 9 - OCTOBER 12, 2025
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.
Pre-registration COMING SOON!
If you haven’t yet registered, you will have the opportunity to when you come to Registration and Check-In in the Furr Welcome Center on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets for all paid events can be purchased at the door.
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Homecoming Chapel
Mabee Room | Garrison United Methodist Campus Center
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibits
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Alumni Registration
Furr Welcome Center
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Friends of the Library Lecture Series
Jay-Rollins Library Mezzanine
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Alumni Registration
Furr Welcome Center
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 1975 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 1975.
2:30 p.m. | Alumni Choir Rehearsal with Chanters
Ryan Choir Room (106N)
3:00 p.m. | Music Showcase
Ryan Recital Hall
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Science and Math Alumni Reception
Finch Gray Science Bldg, Room S105
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Fine Arts Reunion (Art, Music, & Theatre) Alumni Reception
Ryan Fine Arts East Foyer
TBD | Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences Alumni Reception
Cooke 104
5 to 7 p.m. | Friday Festival
The Quad
5 to 7 p.m. | Alumni Happy Hour
The Backyard Terrace
7:30 p.m. | Homecoming Coronation
Amphitheater | Garrison United Methodist Campus Center
7:30 p.m. | Ryan Review
Ryan Little Theatre
This special event is a celebration of the creativity and community that continues to thrive beyond graduation. Alumni are welcome to join our current students in the performance — sing, dance, recite a monologue, perform a scene, play an instrument. — or simply come enjoy the show, reconnect with friends, and support fellow students and grads. This Review will help us raise money for a new lighting system.
8:00 p.m. | Bonfire, Pep Rally, and Fireworks
Wah Wahtaysee Park
Back by popular demand – join us for a special fireworks display over Radford Auditorium.
Directly following the fireworks to 11 p.m. | Lawn Jam
Center Stage on the west edge of Wah Wahtaysee Park
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Alumni Registration
Furr Welcome Center
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Affinity Group Reunions (social clubs, Black Alumni Network, McMurry Student Government, Spirit Squad)
Old Main and Cooke Classrooms | Watch your email for classroom assignments
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Art Exhibits
10:15 to 11 a.m. Club Songs & Alma Mater
Atrium | Garrison United Methodist Campus Center
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tailgate
The Lawn Behind the Library
Join us for the Homecoming Tailgate! Hang out with your crew, McMurry students/faculty/staff, and fellow alumni before the game, grab lunch sponsored by Atmos Energy, and get excited to bring home a WIN!
1 p.m. | Football Game
Wilford Moore Stadium
7:30 p.m. | Ryan Review
Ryan Little Theatre
This special event is a celebration of the creativity and community that continues to thrive beyond graduation. Alumni are welcome to join our current students in the performance — sing, dance, recite a monologue, perform a scene, play an instrument. — or simply come enjoy the show, reconnect with friends, and support fellow students and grads. This Review will help us raise money for a new lighting system.
10 a.m. | Worship Service and Final Ala Cumba Ceremony
Mabee Room | Garrison United Methodist Campus Center
11 a.m.| Final Ala Cumba Reception
Atrium | Garrison United Methodist Campus Center
In case of rain
- The festival will be moved to the activities gym.
- The concert will be moved to Radford Auditorium.
Hotel Accommodations
Planning your stay for Homecoming just got easier! If you’re looking for a hotel, the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a comprehensive list of local accommodations. Visit the link to explore and book the option that best fits your needs.
Homecoming Galleries
Explore a vibrant visual archive of McMurry University’s annual Homecoming celebrations. Visitors can relive cherished moments through curated photo collections—from spirited parades and alums reunions to campus events and student performances. This gallery is a testament to the enduring connections and traditions that define the McMurry community.
Visit the galleries to experience the joy and camaraderie that make Homecoming a special time for alums, students, faculty, and friends.