We’re saving you a seat at Homecoming! Alumni, family, and friends are all invited for a week of student spirit events, reunions, traditions, and special gatherings, Nov. 2–9. Reconnect with the people, the campus, and the experiences that make FHU unforgettable.
To find out more information about Homecoming, please contact Chris Ramey at 731-989-6088 or cramey@fhu.bramblettgrp.com
To purchase tickets and view the full Homecoming schedule, see below.
Daily chapel services will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Dryden Auditorium and will feature special alumni speakers throughout the week. Friday’s ALUMination Day will then invite many FHU alumni to share their career and life experiences with various classes across campus – below is a more in-depth look at the homecoming week schedule.
PAINT IT UP
begins and continues until Sunday, November 2
Maroon Madness
9pm, Brewer Sports Center
Celebration of FHU Lion/Lady Basketball
Chapel: Tony Barham (’86)
10:30am, Dryden Auditorium
PUFF IT UP!
Social Club Flag Football
6pm, Intramural Field
CHEER IT UP!
Social Club Cheerleading Routines
6:30pm, Intramural Field
Chapel: Homecoming Court
10:30am, Dryden Auditorium
HOOP IT UP!
Social Club Basketball Competition
8 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
Chapel: Preview of “Anastasia”
10:30am, Dryden Auditorium
HOOP IT UP!
Championship
9 p.m. Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
SING IT UP!
Campus-wide singing
10 p.m., Chapel Hall
Chapel: Alumination Day Keynote Speaker Alan Groves (’15)
10:30 a.m., Dryden Auditorium
FHU Theatre Presents “Anastasia The Musical”
7 p.m., Dryden Auditorium
FHU Lady Lion Volleyball vs Georgetown College
7 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
CAN IT UP!
Social Clubs Compete in a Canstruction Competition Benefitting Local Non-Profit Organizations
6 -10 p.m.
ALUMination Day
All Day
Alumni return to teach classes
Food Truck Friday
10:30 a.m. – until, Brewer Sports Center
Chapel: Patsy Loden
10:30am, Dryden Auditorium
ALUMination Day Luncheon
11:30 a.m., ARC 150 A/B
FHU Block Party featuring the FHU Legacy Jazz Ensemble
5:00 – 6:30p.m., Brewer Sports Center Lawn
FHU Associates “Dinner and a Show—A Night in Paris
5 p.m., Jones Family Dining Hall
Lady Lion Basketball (Junior Varsity)
Lady Lion Basketball vs. Bryan College
6:30 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
FHU Theatre Presents “Anastasia The Musical”
6:30 p.m., Dryden Auditorium
Homecoming Concert Featuring Four Docs and a Jock
6:30 p.m., Chapel Hall
10 p.m., Dryden Auditorium Stage
Throughout the Day:
The Belfry
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lion’s Pride Dining Services
Enjoy a varied menu to satisfy any taste!
Jones Family Dining Hall Hours of Operation
Saturday, November 8
Brunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Chick-fil-A Hours of Operation
Breakfast 7 – 10:30 am
Lunch / Dinner 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Maroon & Gold Day/Tailgating
An opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to get a glimpse into college life at FHU
FHU 5K Benefitting the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
8 a.m., Five Wells Field Parking Lot
Parent Breakfast Reception with President and Mrs. David R. Shannon
8:30 a.m., Jones Family Dining Hall (large private dining room)
Legacy Student Pinning Ceremony
10 a.m., Chapel Hall, Old Main Administration Building
Classes of ’85, ‘95, ‘05, ‘15 Reunion Brunches
10:30 a.m., ARC 150
Zero-year Reunion — Celebrating the Class of 2025
10:30 a.m., ARC 150
Chorale Homecoming Concert
11:30 a.m., Chapel Hall
FHU Lady Lion Volleyball vs University of the Cumberlands
11 a.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
Lion Walk/FLOAT IT UP!
12 p.m., University Street
Tailgating
FHU Social Clubs Tailgate
12 p.m., Brewer Sports Center Lawn
Lady Lion Basketball vs. Bryan College
2 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
Homecoming Court Coronation (Halftime of Lady Lion Game)
3 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court
FHU vs. Faulkner University
4 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony
6 p.m., Brewer Sports Center Auxiliary Gym
Presentation of the Homecoming Spirit Competition Trophy and the Amy Glass Spirit Trophy
6:20 p.m., Smith-Kirk Court, Brewer Sports Center
Homecoming Court Family Reception
6:30 p.m., Brown-Kopel Business Center Lobby
FHU Theatre Presents “Anastasia The Musical”
7 p.m., Dryden Auditorium
Chapel Hall Singing
7 p.m., Chapel Hall
Annual Homecoming Worship Service
Speaker: President David Shannon (‘89)
9 a.m., Dryden Auditorium
Homecoming Brunch
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Jones Family Dining Hall
