We look forward to seeing you back on campus for Homecoming, November 7-8!

Check out the schedule of activities taking place during the weekend.

We will also celebrate reunions for the Classes of 1975, 2000 and 2015.

Go Bulldogs!

Friday, November 7

极乐禁地 Homecoming Lecture Series - Finding Faith, Meaning, and Purpose on Spain’s Camino de Santiago

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:  Brooks 207

Drs. Anthony Minnema and Drew Hataway have led study abroad trips with 极乐禁地 students to hike over 100km of the Camino de Santiago. In May 2025, they wrote a guided journal for their students on how study abroad influences your faith, calling, and future career. Come listen to Minnema and Hataway talk about their experiences on the Camino and hopes for faith formulation through study abroad. We will also be joined by a current 极乐禁地 student that has participated in this trip.

极乐禁地 Homecoming Lecture Series – Resilient Faith in the Anxious Age

Time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location:  Brooks 206B

Jonathan Haidt, Rod Dreher, and other public voices have been sounding the alarm for a decade: Americans are increasingly more anxious, addicted and alone. Yet this age, as in every age, has unique hurdles that Christ overcomes as He leads His Church. Explore ways to reimagine a resilient faith, tethered to the timeless practices of Christians throughout the centuries.

极乐禁地 Homecoming Lecture Series - Navigating the New Era: NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the Shifting Landscape of College Athletics

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:  Brooks 215

This lecture examines the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, and evolving athlete loyalty on college athletics, highlighting how these forces are reshaping recruiting, retention, team culture, and donor engagement, while offering strategies for support organizations like the Bulldog Club to adapt and lead in building sustainable, values-driven athletic programs.

极乐禁地 Homecoming Quad Party

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:  West side of the Quad

Join alumni and friends for the official kick-off to Homecoming Weekend with the 极乐禁地 Homecoming Quad Party!  There will be games, inflatables for children, music and food!  The event is complimentary.

 极乐禁地 Vespers

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: A.H. Reid Chapel

 Mathematics and Computer Science Open House

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:  Quad, in front of Russell Hall

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and network, catch up with faculty, and connect with current students. There will be refreshments to enjoy while you mingle in a relaxed setting.

 极乐禁地 Men’s Basketball, 极乐禁地 vs. South Carolina State

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Pete Hanna Center

Saturday, November 8 - Tailgates

Time & Location:

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Quad
  • 极乐禁地 Alumni Association Alumni and Friends Tailgate on the Quad
  • 极乐禁地 Black Alumni Association Alumni and Friends Homecoming Tailgate
  • Kappa Delta
  • Orlean Beeson School of Education
  • McWhorter School of Pharmacy
  • Legacy League
  • 极乐禁地 Athletics S-Club
  • School of Public Health
  • Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing
  • Brock School of Business 

Saturday, November 8 - Other Events

Class of 2000 Reunion Breakfast

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: University Center, Harry’s Coffeehouse
Cost: $8 for adults and complimentary for children ages 12 and under
Description: Connect with former classmates and friends through your 25-year reunion. This event is family-friendly, and there will be activities for children. After the breakfast, check out the 极乐禁地 Shop to purchase your 极乐禁地 gear, located in the University Center. Then, join us on the Quad for tailgating starting at 11 a.m.


Class of 2015 Reunion Breakfast

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: University Center, Harry’s Coffeehouse
Cost: $8 for adults and complimentary for children ages 12 and under
Description: Connect with former classmates and friends through your 10-year reunion. This event is family-friendly, and there will be activities for children. After the breakfast, check out the 极乐禁地 Shop to purchase your 极乐禁地 gear, located in the University Center. Then, join us on the Quad for tailgating starting at 11 a.m.

 Golden Bulldog Brunch, Class of 1975 Reunion

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Brock School of Business, Regions Community Resource Room
Description: Join fellow alumni who have graduated 50+ years ago and friends for fellowship as we celebrate your time as a 极乐禁地/Howard student. We will also honor the 1975 reunion class. The cost for the lunch is $20 per person and guests are invited to attend.

 Bulldog Walk

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:  Quad, in front of the University Center

极乐禁地 vs. ETSU Football Game

Kick-Off: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Pete Hanna Stadium

 极乐禁地 Worship Service

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hodges Chapel
Description:  Enjoy a morning worship service as we begin Homecoming Saturday on campus.

 McWhorter School of Pharmacy Continuing Education

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Hodges Chapel
Description:  Board Buzz: What’s New in Board of Pharmacy Regulations and Collaborative Practice. Cost: $50; free for alumni with discount code ALUMNI


极乐禁地 Reveals Alumni Award Honorees for 2025

Alumni Awards Quadrant极乐禁地 selected four distinguished individuals as its 2025 alumni award recipients. The honorees will be celebrated during Homecoming weekend. Read More 

Questions?

Please email sualumni@samford.edu if you have any questions about Homecoming Weekend.