Homecoming

Visit the First Ladies Garden, outdoor classroom, secret garden and serendipity garden, located behind Pattie Cobb Hall near Shores and Pryor halls.

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.

7:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair, Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center, Thornton Education Building, Room 334. All proceeds will help purchase books for the Watson Education Resource Center.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Welcome Center, David B. Burks American Heritage Building lobby in front of the alumni office

9 a.m. — Chapel, Benson Auditorium

4 - 5:15 p.m. — Debate Team Receptiont, Reynolds Recital Hall. The debate team will host both a reception and a showcase, with an actual live debate. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Harding faculty, staff, students, and Debate Team alumni, are all invited to attend.

5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Amy and Scott Sewell Digital Production Studio. Alumni are invited to sit in during the broadcast.

5 p.m. — Lady Bison Soccer vs. Southwestern Oklahoma University, soccer complex

5:30 p.m. — Heritage Circle Banquet, Founders Room, second floor of Heritage Building. Golden, Emerald, Platinum, Platinum Plus, Diamond and Diamond Plus Circles inductions and reunions will honor classes of  ’75, ’70, ’65, ’60, ’55, ’50. Two free tickets for inductees; $25 for others, hardingtickets.com.

6 p.m. — Bison Soccer vs Newman University, soccer complex.

7 - 9 p.m. — The Bison Shark Tank, Cone Chapel. Join us to cheer on Harding’s boldest students as they pitch their business, product, and impact ideas to a live panel of judges. You’ll be inspired by their creativity and innovation — and see who takes home the prize!

Black and Gold Visit Day — Hosted by Undergraduate Admissions, this is a one-day group visit event designed to provide a comprehensive overview of what Harding has to offer. You will have the opportunity to tour campus, meet with professors, sit in on classes, meet current students and much more. For more information, please contact admissions@harding.edu

Visit the First Ladies Garden, outdoor classroom, secret garden and serendipity garden, located behind Pattie Cobb Hall near Shores and Pryor halls.

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.

7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair, Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center, Thornton Education Building, Room 334. All proceeds will help purchase books for the Watson Education Resource Center.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Homecoming Central, Welcome Center, David B. Burks American Heritage Building lobby.

9 a.m. — Chapel, Benson Auditorium

9:45 a.m. — Heritage Circle Coffee, Liberty Room, first floor of Heritage Building.

11 a.m. Check-in and 12 p.m. Shotgun start — Bison Booster Club golf tournament, Course at River Oaks, $150 per person, $600 per team and/or $125 hole sponsorship. For questions, contact Scott Finley directly at 501-268-1312 or email sfinley@farmersagent.com. Link for tickets to register coming soon.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Occupational Therapy Open House, South Allied Health Sciences, 1300 South Main. 

12 - 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.

3 - 4:30 p.m. — Carr College of Nursing Reception, Swaid 201. Alumni come celebrate the 50th year of the College of Nursing.

4 p.m. — Good News Singers, C.L. Kay Plaza

5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Amy and Scott Sewell Digital Production Studio. Alumni are invited to sit in during the broadcast.

5 p.m. — 101st Anniversary Black and Gold Banquet, University Dining Hall. Tickets are $25 in the alumni office or online at hardingtickets.com. A wonderful evening to be reminded of favorite Harding memories, celebrated with some favorite Harding heroes and Harding’s outstanding and distinguished alumni.

5:30 - 8 p.m. — Department of Music Reunion, Reynolds Center lobby. Open to anyone who has been involved in music ensembles or academic programs in music.

7:30 p.m. — Homecoming musical, “The Addams Family” Benson Auditorium. Tickets are $22 in the alumni office or online at hardingtickets.com or $25 at the door. Immediately following the musical, join the cast for a meet and greet in the Hammon Student Center.

8 p.m. — Bison 3K G.L.O.W. Run (formerly Bison Stampede), Bison Park in front of the Ganus Activities Complex, $20 for early registration or $25 night of the race. HEAL @ Harding with the Department of Kinesiology challenge you to G.L.O.W. — Go Light Our World at the Bison 3K G.L.O.W. Run or Walk. Enjoy a fun jog or stroll around our beautiful campus and experience the GLOW zones that our student organizations, teams and clubs have for us!

Visit the First Ladies Garden, outdoor classroom, secret garden and serendipity garden, located behind Pattie Cobb Hall near Shores and Pryor halls.

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.

8-9:45 a.m. — President's Council Fall 2025 Meeting, Cone Chapel.

9 a.m. — Bison Soccer vs Fort Hayes State, soccer complex.

9:30 - 11 a.m. — Pied Pipers 38th Reunion, Benson lobby.

9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. — English Department Alumni Reception, American Studies Watson Center.

10-10:30 a.m. — Alumni chapel, Anthony and Wright Administration Building Auditorium. Remember the songs and share the memories of chapel with other alumni.

10-12 p.m. — Delta Gamma Rho's 36th Reunion, Liberty Room, first floor Heritage Building.

10-12 p.m. — Pi Theta Phi's Annual Alumni Brunch, Downtown Church.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair, Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center, Thornton Education Building, Room 334. All proceeds will help purchase books for the Watson Education Resource Center.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Harding PA Program 20th Anniversary Open House, Farrar 102. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Harding University PA Program! Alumni, preceptors, prospective students, and their families are invited to a come-and-go Open House. Reconnect with classmates and faculty, and take a walk down memory lane as we reflect on two decades of Harding PAs making a difference in healthcare. Light refreshments will be provided.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Occupational Therapy Open House, Occupational Therapy Living Learning Center, 605 East Center Street.

11 a.m. — Lady Bison Soccer vs Northwestern Oklahoma University, soccer complex.

11 a.m. — Pied Pipers children’s theatre troupe, Benson steps.

11 a.m. - 1 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.

11:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. — Harding family picnic, food trucks and giant tailgate celebration, Bison Park. Your lunch plans are made! There will be a food truck court located on the west side of the Ganus Activities Complex. Meal seating will be available to enjoy your meal while catching up with other Harding family. Enjoy inflatable games inside the GAC as well as a petting zoo in Bison Park. Reunion classes from 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, and 1950 be sure to stop by the alumni tent at the tailgate entrance, located at the arch on the west end of Bison Park. 

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — President’s Council Homecoming tailgate, Bison Park.

12 p.m. — Bison Stop Ticket Trailer for football tickets, First Security Stadium.

12:40 p.m. — Bison Football Brotherhood Walk. Line up in front of the Ganus Activities Complex and cheer on the Harding Bison football team as they prepare to meet Oklahoma Baptist University at 3 p.m. in an important Great American Conference game.

1 p.m. — Belles & Beaux live concert, Bison Park. 

2:30 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance, Bison Park.

3 p.m. — Bison football vs. Oklahoma Baptist University, First Security Stadium, Tickets coming soon.

7:30 p.m. — Homecoming musical, “The Addams Family,” Benson Auditorium. Tickets are $22 in the alumni office or online at hardingtickets.com or $25 at the door. Immediately following the musical, join the cast for a meet and greet in the Hammon Student Center.