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JACKSON, Miss. (August 25, 2026) — Ò»Æð²Ý will welcome alumni, students, parents, families, and friends to campus October 23–25 for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026, a three-day celebration of the relationships, traditions, and experiences that connect generations of the Ò»Æð²Ý community.

This year’s weekend will feature alumni celebrations, campus traditions, Blazer athletics, class reunions, and opportunities for families to experience life at Ò»Æð²Ý. Highlights include the Alumni Awards Banquet, 50-Year Club gathering, alumni campus tour, tailgating, Homecoming football, volleyball and women’s soccer, and a Sunday worship service.

Homecoming & Family Weekend begins Friday, October 23, with Discover Day at 8:30 a.m. in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. Designed for high school juniors and seniors, Discover Day gives prospective students an inside look at Ò»Æð²Ý through conversations with current students, classroom and residence hall visits, information about financial aid, and an opportunity to hear from University leadership.

Friday evening, Ò»Æð²Ý will recognize outstanding graduates and members of the University’s athletic community during the Alumni Awards Banquet at 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. The event will honor this year’s distinguished Alumni Award recipients as well as the newest inductees into the Ò»Æð²Ý Sports Hall of Fame. Dinner will be served, and advance tickets are required.

Saturday, October 24, begins with an Alumni Tour of Campus at 9 a.m. Alumni will gather at the Welcome Desk in the McCravey-Triplett Student Center for a guided walking tour highlighting the Ò»Æð²Ý campus.

At 10 a.m., members of the Class of 1976 and earlier, along with their spouses, are invited to the 50-Year Club gathering in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. The annual tradition gives longtime alumni an opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their lasting connection to Ò»Æð²Ý over brunch.

Blazer athletics will be at the center of Saturday’s Homecoming festivities. Ò»Æð²Ý volleyball hosts Asbury University at 10 a.m. in Rugg Arena before the celebration moves to the Ò»Æð²Ý Bowl. The Alumni Tailgate begins at 11 a.m. on the north patio of the Stadium Operations and Media Center, with food trucks available and Blazer fans gathering ahead of kickoff.

Ò»Æð²Ý football takes on Southern Virginia University at noon in the Homecoming game at the Ò»Æð²Ý Bowl. Admission is free. The day of competition continues at 4 p.m. when Ò»Æð²Ý women’s soccer hosts Covenant College, also at the Ò»Æð²Ý Bowl.

Saturday evening, members of the Class of 1981 and surrounding classes will celebrate their reunion at the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. The gathering begins with hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., providing classmates an opportunity to reconnect and share memories of their years at Ò»Æð²Ý.

Homecoming & Family Weekend concludes Sunday, October 25, with worship at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Jackson. Members of the Ò»Æð²Ý community are invited to attend either the 8:30 or 11 a.m. service.

Whether returning to campus for a reunion, visiting a current student, cheering on the Blazers, or reconnecting with longtime friends, Homecoming & Family Weekend offers the entire Ò»Æð²Ý community an opportunity to celebrate what makes the University special.

for select events, including the Alumni Awards Banquet, 50-Year Club, and Class of 1981 Reunion. Hotel accommodations with special Ò»Æð²Ý rates are also available, with booking deadlines beginning September 23.

For the complete schedule, registration information, hotel accommodations, and other Homecoming & Family Weekend details, visit Ò»Æð²Ý’s Homecoming & Family Weekend website.

For alumni event questions, contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at 601-968-8719 or alumni@belhaven.edu. For student and family events, contact the Office of Student Development at 601-968-5969 or sdevelopment@belhaven.edu.