October 23–25, 2026

Alumni
Homecoming

Reconnect with faculty and fellow alumni, cheer on the Gyrenes, and celebrate the mission that makes our community home.

A weekend made for coming home.

Come home to Ave Maria University for a joyful weekend celebrating the people, memories, and mission that make our community “home.”

Welcome reception with a distillery tasting
Alumni career panel featuring favorite alums
First-ever Alumni Awards at football halftime — honoring the classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006

Child tickets are for ages 3–12. The Hall of Fame Induction Dinner requires separate registration and is not included with Homecoming tickets. Questions? Email meagan.schneider@avemaria.edu.

October 23–25, 2026

Adult Ticket$40

Weekend events · dinner not included

Child Ticket$30

Ages 3–12 · dinner not included

Subtotal$0.00

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Tentative Schedule

More details and locations will be shared as the weekend approaches.

Friday

October 23

5:30 p.m.Alumni Reception

6:30 p.m.Hall of Fame Induction DinnerSeparate registration required

9:00 p.m.Ledo's After Party

Saturday

October 24

9:30 a.m.Pickleball

2:00 p.m.Alumni Career Success Panel opened by Dr. Dinan

3:00 p.m.Alumni Website Party and Networking Coffee Hour

5:30 p.m.Booster Club Opens Early for Alumni

7:00 p.m.Gyrene Football Kickoff

8:00 p.m.Alumni Awards Halftime

9:00 p.m.Ledo's After Party Buffet

Sunday

October 25

12:00–4:00 p.m.Alumni Beach Day at Vanderbilt

An unforgettable Homecoming at your Alma Mater — see you in October. Go Gyrenes!