Homecoming

Welcome back, Class of 1976! Kick-off your reunion weekend here! Whether you pre-registered online or are a walk-in our registration desk can get you all the information you need to have a great weekend. Light refreshments will be served.

All are invited to celebrate this years’ alumni award recipients and Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Alumni Honor Award Recipients:

• Dr. Howard Petty ’76
• Keith Strauss ’74
• Shawn Kobb ’99

Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award Recipients:

• Andrea Mekonnen ’12 ’16PharmD
• Erica Albertin ’10 Hedges

Albertin Hall of Fame Class of 2026:

• Trey Forbes ’12 (baseball)
• Kristen Frick ’05 Flory (women’s tennis)
• The 2015-2016 Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Team

Adults: $28.00

Children age 12 and under: $14.00

Bring the whole family! There’s something for everyone—you won’t want to miss out! Whether you pre-registered online or are a walk-in, stop by the Registration Tent, located by the entrance to Spartan Stadium, to pick up your name tag, tickets, a final schedule with the most up-to-date event locations, and additional information.

Football Alumni Breakfast | 8:30am | Toyota Round | Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center

Wrestling Open Practice and Alumni Cookout | Women 9 am, Men-10 am | Stauffer-Wolfe Arena
Join the current team and their families for a cookout behind the PERC following the open practice session.

Women’s Basketball Alumni Game | 11 am | Stauffer-Wolfe Arena

Softball Alumni Game | 11 am | Spartan Field

Men’s Soccer Game | 3:30 pm | Good Field
Alumni are invited to watch the game and then join the team and their families for a meal afterwards.

Hear from President Young about the current plans and future of Manchester University. There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the session.

Peace Studies Plaque Dedication | 10 am | Muir Peace Gardens
Join the Peace Studies Institute as the honor and recognize the work of professor emeriti, Dr. David Waas ’48.

Environmental Studies Meet Up | 11 am – 12 pm | Teaching Garden along East Street by the entrance to PERC parking lot

Literacy Lab Open House | 11 – 11:45 am | 2nd Floor Funderberg Library

Fun, games, bounce houses, face painting and more! 

Class of 1976 50th Reunion Luncheon | 11 am | 2nd Floor, Jo Young Switzer Center

Golder Class Reunion Luncheons | 11:30 am | 2nd Floor Jo Young Switzer Center
Reunions for the classes of ‘56, ’61, ’66, ’71

Class Reunion Luncheons | 11:30 am
Class photos: Wine Recital Hall
Luncheon. Reunion Tent on East Street. Reunions for the classes of ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06, ’11, ’16, ’21

Class of 2026 Zero Class Reunion | 2 pm | Beer Tent
Class of 2026 are invited to celebrate your first Homecoming as alumni! Meet in the Beer Tent and receive a complimentary drink package. Includes 2 drink tickets, food, and a commemorative Homecoming koozie. Class photo will take place at 2:15pm.

Pharmacy Class Reunions | 6:30 pm
Classes of 2016 and 2021 are invited to celebrate their reunions at Manchester University Fort Wayne.

Women’s Soccer vs. Hanover 1 pm Good Field

Kids ages 5+ are invited to run out onto the field with the team. Meet at the entrance to the track at by 1:15pm.
Tickets: $10 or free with Homecoming and Family Weekend nametag.

Hear from alumni author and Board or Trustee member, Lily Qi, who will share about her book, Elected American.

Men’s Soccer vs. Hanover 3:30 pm Good Field

$8 or free entry with Homecoming and Family Weekend nametag