Inauguration Celebration Event: Harding History Tour —Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

4:30 p.m. — Inauguration Celebration Event: "Extra Mile" Meet at Harding College Arch to begin, ends at Bison Park 

5 p.m. — Inauguration Celebration Event: "Extra Mile" Food Trucks, Bison Park

5 p.m. — Women's Soccer vs Ouachita Baptist, Stevens Soccer Complex

6 p.m. — Volleyball vs. Arkansas Tech, Rhodes-Reaves Field House

7 p.m. — Inauguration Celebration Event: Doublecamp Concert, Bison Park

7:30 p.m. — Men's Soccer vs Northeastern St., Stevens Soccer Complex

When you arrive on campus, stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby of the David B. Burks American Heritage Building to check-in and let us know you are here. Refreshments will be served. 

Inauguration Celebration Event: Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

7:30 a.m. — Inauguration Celebration Event: Prayer Breakfast

9 a.m. — Inauguration Celebration | Livestream will be available. Complimentary reserved tickets will be available at hardingtickets.com on Aug. 15.

10:30 a.m. — Inauguration Celebration Event: Coffee Reception with President Mike and Lisa Williams

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Attend Classes, You are invited to attend classes with your student. Come and see what the students are learning!  Has it been a while since you attended a college class?  Don't miss this opportunity!

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.—   Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History, The Story of Women for Harding, Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.

4 p.m. — Men's and Women's Cross Country - Steve Guymon Invite, Harding Cross Country Course, 1214 Fuller Lane, Searcy, AR 

5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Reynolds Center TV studio. You are invited to sit in during the broadcast.

7 p.m. — Concert: CEDAR HILL bluegrass band with special guest artist, TIM CROUCH, fiddle presented by Arts & Life Performance Series - Administration Auditorium, $8, tickets available at hardingtickets.com

9 p.m. — Good News Singers Concert and Devotional, Benson Auditorium outdoor steps  

Inauguration Celebration Event: Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. — Parent Network Breakfast, Cone Chapel, David B. Burks American Heritage Bldg. Reservations required. No charge to attend. 

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History, The Story of Women for Harding, Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.

10 a.m. — Songwriting Workshop with Tim Crouch, Reynolds Recital Hall

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Family Photos - available in a Harding Swing on the front lawn. $15 for two 5x7's. Other packages available.

Lunch — You may use your student’s meal plan or pay at the door in the cafeteria or dine in the Student Center food court.  Food trucks available at the tailgate. 

12 - 6:45 p.m. — Tailgate party and Food Truck Court at Bison Park under the pecan trees in front of the Ganus Activities Complex. Enjoy yard games and more.  Something for all ages. Bring your family. For details visit harding.edu/tailgateHU.

1 p.m. — Lady Bison softball exhibition, softball field

1 p.m. — Men's Soccer vs. Southern Nazarene, Stevens Soccer Complex

1 - 3 p.m. — Athletic Training Room Open House - Ganus Activities Complex, come by and tour the newly renovated area that keeps our student athletes on the field and court! 

2 - 3:30 p.m. —Open House for Families - Men's and women's dorms

4 p.m. — Belles & Beaux Concert, Bison Park, Belles and Beaux is a 13-member vocal and instrumental band sponsored by the Department of Music at Harding University. They perform a wide variety of today's hot new songs as well as the cool hits of yesterday! 

4:40 p.m. — Walk of Brothers with Harding University Drumline - Cheer on the Bison football team in front of the Ganus Activity Complex

6:25 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance, Bison Park

7 p.m. — Bison Football vs. Southern Arkansas University, First Security Stadium.  Be on hand for a Great American Conference matchup. Wear your black and gold and cheer for the Bisons. Tickets required. $15 reserved seats, $10 adults and $5 student general admission, on sale at hardingtickets.com.