LWU Homecoming Schedule 2025
All times Central
Thursday, October 23
11-1 p.m. – Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Reunion
Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship
The LWU Alumni Association and Alumni Council celebrate the incredible faculty and staff of Lindsey Wilson University. All current and former faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to join us as we honor our dedicated employees who live out the LWU mission of “Every Student, Every Day!” Register Here by October 15:
https://form.jotform.com/252394196483164
7 p.m. – Homecoming Kickoff: Fireworks & Pep Rally
Hosted by: Student Government Association
Campus Quadrangle
Let’s kick off our Homecoming festivities in style! Join the LWU football team, cheerleaders, Blue Raider Marching Band, and Blue Raider Bob for a Homecoming pep rally & fireworks display - complete with s’mores!
Friday, October 24
11:30–1 p.m. – Fall Trustee Appreciation and Endowed Scholarship Luncheon
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining and Conference Center
The annual Fall Trustee Appreciation and Endowed Scholarship Luncheon recognizes members of the following Giving Clubs for supporting the mission and students of Lindsey Wilson University.
2 p.m. – 20th Annual Morris Shepherd Ping Pong Tournament
Cralle Student Union Building
Join alumni and current students in this single-elimination tournament in memory of Morris Shepherd ‘53. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners of the singles and doubles tournaments. Registration begins on-site at 1:45 p.m.
2 p.m. – Fungo Golf Tournament
Campus Quadrangle
Want to relive your L-DUB Fungo Golf Days? Want to learn more about this Lindsey Wilson tradition from the 2000s? Get a group of 4 together and compete for prizes on
October 24th at 2 pm CST. Register by October 15th at the link below! Rules and a 9- hole map will be sent before the tournament. Bring your own golf club. Tennis balls will
be provided. Contact Allison Cross at crossa2@lindsey.edu or Seth Ousley at sethaniel.ousley@lindsey.edu for more information.
Register here by October 15: https://form.jotform.com/252526836728164
2 p.m. – Hip Kiln – Paint the Heart of Lindsey Wilson
Outside Slider
Enjoy an artistic view of the Heart of the Lindsey Wilson. Paint your own ceramic piece based on what you believe the Heart of Lindsey Wilson is all about. Take it home that day or leave it to be fired at Hip Kiln, of Somerset, an alumni-owned business.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252526386693165
4:30-6 p.m. – Bonner 20th Reunion
Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship
Join Bonner staff, community partners, and fellow Bonner Alums for a special celebration of 20 years of LWU Bonner. Light refreshments provided. Details to follow via Bonner social media. RSVP to bonner@lindsey.edu.
5-7 p.m. – Alumni Fine Art Exhibition
Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery in W.W. Slider Humanities Center
Exhibition Dates: October 20 – December 13, 2025
Reception: Friday, October 24 | 5–7 p.m. (during Homecoming!)
5-7 p.m. – Homecoming Reception
Alumni House
You are cordially invited to attend the Homecoming Reception, hosted by the LWU Alumni Office. The entire LWU family is encouraged to attend, but special guests of the
evening will include the 2025 Alumni Award recipients. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Saturday, October 25
8 a.m. – Homecoming Registration
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center
Register for the Alumni Awards Breakfast
9 a.m. – 2025 Alumni Awards Breakfast Celebration
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center
The LWU National Alumni Association invites you to its 92nd-annual Alumni Awards Celebration. Always a highlight of Homecoming weekend.
Join classmates and friends as we honor this year’s Alumni Award recipients. Cost: $15 per person, $25 per couple.
Please pre-register by October 20: https://lindseyedu.networkforgood.com/events/91252-alumni-awards-breakfast
1:30 p.m. – Football Game, LWU vs. Faulkner University (Ala.)
Parnell Family Stadium
Let’s cheer on the Blue Raiders to a Homecoming victory and celebrate the crowning of the King and Queen. Tickets to the Homecoming football game can be online for $5.
(Tickets at the gate cost $10.)
*Pre-paid football tickets can be picked up at Will Call at Blue Raider Stadium on game day.
A block of rooms has been set at The Sleep Inn under Lindsey Wilson University Homecoming at a special rate. For more information about reunions and events, contact the LWU Alumni Office at alumni@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8400.
All alumni and registrants of Homecoming 2025 will receive a FREE weekend pass to the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. Pick up your pass during Homecoming Registration! For more information about reunions and events, contact the LWU Alumni Office at alumni@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8400.