
Homecoming Weekend
IT'S A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 26-28, 2023
Make plans to join our students, alumni, families, and friends for one of McMurry’s largest annual gatherings as we continue our Centennial Celebration.
McMurry Homecoming 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.
Online registration will open Summer 2023.

Schedule of Events
Please check back for updates, as details may change.
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
presented by Dr. Sandra S. Harper
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Alumni Registration
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibits
1 to 2 p.m. | Event Honoring Dr. Joe Stamey
Bishop’s Hall
2 to 3 p.m. | J.W. Hunt Society Induction & Reception
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
3 to 4 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 “Better Together” Reunion
Ryan Fine Arts East Foyer
4 to 5 p.m. | Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences Alumni Reunion
Cooke 104
4:30 to 9 p.m. | Centennial Chanters Choir Reunion, Practice, and Dinner
Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church
5 to 8 p.m. | Celebrating Together Festival
McMurry Quad
8 p.m. | Homecoming Coronation
Radford
8:30 p.m. | Bonfire and Pep Rally
Wah Wahtaysee Park
9 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Concert
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Alumni Registration
8:30 to 10 a.m. | Social Club Reunion Breakfast
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Art Through the Decades Exhibit
Gypsy Ted II Gallery in Old Main 104
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Centennial Museum Exhibit
Ryan Fine Arts Gallery
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | History of McMurry by Jay Moore
Matthews Auditorium
10 to 11 a.m. | Alumni Band Rehearsal (mandatory for band alumni performing)
North-40 Practice Field
10:30 to 11 a.m. | McMurry 100 Awards Presentation
Radford Auditorium
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Centennial Chanters Choir Concert
Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tailgate & Club Songs
Lawn behind Jay-Rollins Library—Tickets $15/adult; $8/child (ages 6-12)
1 p.m. | Football Game
Wilford Moore Stadium—Tickets $5
5:30 p.m. | Final Ala Cumba
Sacred Wind statue on the Quad
7 p.m. | Centennial Gala
Abilene Civic Center—Tickets $150
In case of rain
- The Festival will take place in Kimbrell Arena.
- Coronation and the Concert will take place in the Activities Gym.
- The Tailgate will take place in Kimbrell Arena.
- Final Ala Cumba will be moved to Matthews Auditorium.
Several hotels in town have offered blocks of rooms at discounted rates for anyone attending McMurry Homecoming.
These hotels represent a variety of quality and prices. This listing is provided as a service and does not constitute an endorsement.
4350 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas 79606
Group Rate: $184 USD per night
Group Name: McMurry Homecoming 2022
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, October 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 29, 2022
4250 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
Group Rate: $104 USD per night
Group Name: McMurry Homecoming
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, October 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, October 7, 2022
Call to Book: 325.698.1234
4449 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, TX 79606
Group Rate: $142 USD per night
Group Name: McMurry Homecoming 2022
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, October 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 30, 2022
2141 Scottish Road Abilene, Texas 79601
Group Rate: $169 USD per night
Group Name: McMurry Homecoming 2022
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, October 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 6, 2022
2141 Scottish Road Abilene, Texas 79601
Group Rate: $169 USD per night
Group Name: McMurry Homecoming 2022
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, October 23, 2022
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 6, 2022