Homecoming

Join us Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2025!

#comehomeHU25

Come home for Homecoming 2025! While you are here, share your photos and memories using #comehomeHU25, and follow along on the official Harding University Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms!

 

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Faith in the Workplace

Join us for Faith in the Workplace, a speaker series that offers a unique opportunity to hear from our distinguished alumni who have made their mark in various fields.

Allied Health (pdf)

Arts and Sciences (pdf)

Bible and Ministry (pdf)

Business (pdf)

Education (pdf)

Nursing (pdf)

Pharmacy (pdf)

2025 Homecoming Schedule

Check out the schedule of events planned for Homecoming 2025 Oct. 30 - Nov. 1! More events and information about specific events will be available as Homecoming approaches.

Invite prospective students to visit Harding during Homecoming weekend for Black and Gold Day! Tickets for the musical and football game are available to prospective students and their families for 50% off. Ask your admissions counselor for the code to receive the discount.

 

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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

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.

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

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; Tickets coming soon.

Black and Gold Visit DayHosted by Admissions, this is a one-day group visit event designed to provide a comprehensive overview of what Harding has to offer you. 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

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

9:45 a.m. — Heritage Circle Coffee, Regions Room, second floor of Heritage Building

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.

4 p.m. — Good News Singers, McInteer Plaza

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

5 p.m. — 101st Anniversary Black and Gold Banquet, University Dining Hall. Tickets coming soon. A wonderful evening to be reminded of favorite Harding memories, celebrated with some favorite Harding heroes and Harding’s outstanding and distinguished alumni.

7:30 p.m. — Homecoming musical “The Addams Family Benson Auditorium, Tickets coming soon. Immediately following the musical, join the cast for a meet and greet in the Hammon Student Center.

 

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.

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.

11 a.m. — Pied Pipers children’s theatre troupe, Benson Steps/McInteer Fountain

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 for you to enjoy your meal while catching up with other Harding family. Enjoy inflatable games inside the GAC as well as a petting zoo at Bison Park on the lawn of the GAC. 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. 

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 East Central University at 3 p.m. in an important Great American Conference game.

1 p.m. — Belles and Beaux live concert, Bison Park in front of Ganus Activities Complex

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 coming soon. Immediately following the musical, join the cast for a meet and greet in the Hammon Student Center.

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