Open House & Registration

Visit the alumni center and museum, look at historical displays, and pick up everything you need for an exciting Homecoming!

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Stunt Night

Since 1909, classes have competed against each other in the long-standing tradition of Stunt Night. The theme for Stunt Night is Remember When… and will feature highlights of some of your favorite decades at UMHB. Alumni can receive a FREE TICKET, but you must pre-register online.

W.W. Walton Chapel

Homecoming Pep Rally

Join us for our annual Homecoming Pep Rally featuring the Cru Spirit Band, UMHB Dance Team, and Cru Cheer. Enjoy the phenomenal lighting of the letters and fireworks.

Luther Memorial

Homecoming Hub

Stop by Homecoming registration to check in, say hi, and pick up your registration packet! Looking for a place to meet up with your friends and classmates? Look no further. This is a great meeting spot. Don't forget to check out the historical displays in the museum, especially the Crusader Vintage exhibit, which showcases UMHB t-shirts through the years.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Carnival on King Street

Join us for our annual Carnival on King Street at Homecoming. This is a FREE event; we have fun things for your entire family to enjoy. There will be a climbing wall, obstacle course, bullseye challenge, mechanical bull, wax hands, and a bounce house. Stop by the Family Zone in the center of King Street for FREE refreshments, activities, student organization tables, and a place to enjoy fellowship with friends.

King Street

Campus Store Open

Please stop by the Campus Store in the Bawcom Student Union and see all the new Cru gear on display. Make sure to use your Alumni Benefits Card to receive a discount.

Bawcom Student Union - 1st Floor

Band Alumni Rehearsal

Calling all former UMHB Band members. Join us for a reunion and a chance to play with the band during the Homecoming football game. Alumni will need to pre-register for this event to be included.

Bawcom Student Union - Farris Band Hall

Share Your Story

Stop by the Marketing Media Room and share your UMHB story. We invite you to this unique pop-up experience where you can answer questions, offer advice to prospective UMHB students, and share meaningful memories on camera with our marketing team. Photos and videos may be featured in marketing campaigns and online. Let's celebrate our shared history and inspire future generations together.

Bawcom Student Union - McLane Great Hall A&B

College of Education Reunion & Open House

Calling all College of Education graduates and current students! Join us for a special reunion and open house in the new Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation. We will have light refreshments, a facility tour, and an opportunity to connect with the dean, faculty, students, and other education alumni.

We will take a group photo at the front entrance of the building at 9:45 a.m. and would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation

Scott & White School of Nursing Reunion & Open House

Are you nursing alumni or a current nursing student? You are invited to join us for a networking opportunity, open house, and a chance to meet Dr. Shanna Akers, the new Dean of Nursing at UMHB. There will be refreshments and special gifts for our nursing alumni.

We will take a group photo at the front entrance of the building at 10:00 a.m. and would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

Legacy Families Breakfast

Do you have a child or grandchild attending UMHB? If so, they are a Legacy, and we want you to join us for our Legacy Family Breakfast. Meet other families and enjoy breakfast together.

We will take a group photo at 10:15 a.m. and would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

Bawcom Student Union- McLane Great Hall E

Coffee with the Cru

If you are a current student or have graduated within the last 10 years, our Young Alumni Board wants to invite you to enjoy some coffee and networking. We will have various vendors set up with FREE drinks, so make sure you sign up to win some exciting door prizes. Career Services will also be set up, so stop by and see all they have to offer alumni and students.

Bawcom Student Union - 2nd Floor Lobby

Cru Craft Time

Show off your artistic ability and visit the Homecoming Hub to create a custom canvas tote bag to take home as a memento of Homecoming 2024.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Spirit Stop

Check out the Spirit Stop hosted by First Year Collective and let them share Cru Spirit before the Homecoming game. They will offer temporary tattoos, spirit paint, and hair color to help everyone get decked out in purple, white, and gold. You do not want to miss this!

King Street

Alumni Tailgate

Bring the whole family and join us for an alumni tailgate as we prepare for the big game against Hardin-Simmons. We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the fixings for only $15 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seats today. Stop by Game Day Scoop for some FREE Crunilla ice cream after lunch.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Cru Kids Day

Our Cru Kids are invited to spend time on the field with Crunk, the UMHB Dance Team, Cru Cheer, and members of the Cru Football team. This event is for registered Cru Kids only; they must wear their new shirt or ID.

Baseball Alumni Tailgate

Baseball alumni and their families are invited to join us to hang out and enjoy a special tailgate as we prepare for the football game against Hardin-Simmons. We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the fixings for only $15 per person. We will have reserved space at the north end of King Street near Gettys Hall.

We will take a group photo at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Baseball Alumni sign at the tailgate, and we would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

Game Day Scoop

Bring the family for some FREE Crunilla ice cream at Game Day Scoop.

CRUise

Be part of our great pregame tradition of welcoming the team to Crusader Stadium and getting everyone unified and ready for the game.

UMHB vs. HSU Football Game

Come cheer on the Cru as they take on the Cowboys in an exciting Homecoming matchup. General Admission tickets can be purchased with registration at the alumni discount of $7 each. All alumni are encouraged to visit the alumni check-in table on the south concourse to pick up some alumni swag.

UMHB vs. ETBU Women's Soccer

Cheer on Cru Women's Soccer as they take on ETBU. Alumni can check in during the game to receive some free UMHB alumni swag.

UMHB vs. ETBU Men's Soccer

End the day with Cru Men's Soccer as they take on ETBU. Alumni can check in during the game to receive some free UMHB alumni swag.

Alma Mater Display

This year marks the 30-year anniversary of our beloved alma mater. The music was written by John Hollan '89 and Todd Blackhurst '90 with the lyrics written by Kori Whatley Yates '94 and Heath Peloquin '96. Stop by this display to learn more and post a picture with our alma mater!

Reunion Photos

See the full schedule of details for locations, but make sure you are included in these reunion photos.

9:45 a.m. | Education Alumni

10:00 a.m. | Nursing Alumni

10:15 a.m. | Legacy Families

11:00 a.m. | Band Alumni

12:00 p.m. | Baseball Alumni