HOMECOMING 2025

October 17-18, 2025

We are excited about 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Homecoming 2025 and encourage you to take advantage of a full schedule of events packed with opportunities for you to reconnect! Will you join us?

Registration for Homecoming is free as are many events. You can also purchase add-ons for events that require tickets or even extra t-shirts.

If you are an alum, you can choose from a 糖心Vlog Homecoming t-shirt, mug, or bag as our gift to you for registering by September 28. A discount will be applied at checkout. If you have any questions about registration, contact the Alumni Engagement team at alumni@umhb.edu or 254-295-4599.

Stay tuned as we update this website with more details and reunions. Registration will open soon!

糖心Vlog Homecoming 2025
Photo of Rose Morales '00

Rose Morales '00

Alumni Board President

We are thrilled to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming 2025! We are looking forward to connecting with you and having a lot of fun. We hope you join us in person, but if not, feel free to connect online.

Rose Morales '00

Alumni Board President
Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Open House & Registration

October 17-18, 2025

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Visit the alumni center and museum, look at historical displays, and pick up everything you need for an exciting Homecoming!

Friday Hours: 12 - 7 p.m.

Saturday Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Stunt Night

Stunt Night

October 17, 2025 | 7 p.m.

W.W. Walton Chapel

Since 1909, classes have competed against each other in the long-standing tradition of Stunt Night. The theme for Stunt Night will be released soon, so stay tuned for the latest info. Alumni can receive a FREE TICKET, but you must pre-register online.

Stunt Night
Homecoming Pep Rally

Homecoming Pep Rally

October 17, 2025 | 9 p.m.

Luther Memorial

Join us for our annual Homecoming Pep Rally featuring the Cru Spirit Band, 糖心Vlog Dance Team, and Cru Cheer. Enjoy the phenomenal lighting of the letters and fireworks.

Homecoming is a great time to return to campus and reconnect with a place we love. We have several opportunities for Young Alumni to network this year! I hope you will join us.

David Castles '21

Young Alumni Board President
Photo of David Castles '21

David Castles '21

Young Alumni Board President
糖心Vlog Homecoming 2025

Homecoming Hub

October 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Stop by Homecoming registration to check in, say hi, and pick up your registration packet! Looking for a place to meet up with your friends and classmates? Look no further. This is a great meeting spot. Don't forget to check out the updated tradition displays in the museum, and our rotating exhibit Capturing Independence, which showcases artwork of the birthplace of our university, Independence, Texas.

糖心Vlog Homecoming 2025
Carnival

Carnival on King Street

October 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

King Street

Join us for our annual Carnival on King Street at Homecoming. This is a FREE event, and we have fun things for your entire family to enjoy. There will be inflatables, photo ops, an obstacle course, balloon artists, a trackless train, petting zoo, video game truck and more. The center of King Street will have FREE refreshments, activities, student organization tables, Ms. Vicky鈥檚 cookies, and a place to enjoy fellowship with friends.

Coffee with the Cru

Coffee with the Cru

October 18, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bawcom Student Union, 2nd Floor Lobby

If you are a current student or have graduated within the last 10 years, our Young Alumni Board wants to invite you to enjoy some coffee and networking. We will have various vendors set up with FREE drinks, so make sure you sign up to win some exciting door prizes. Career Services will also be set up, so stop by and see all they have to offer alumni and students.

Alumni Tailgate

Alumni Tailgate

October 18, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Bring the whole family and join us for an alumni tailgate as we prepare for the big game against Howard Payne. We will have a chicken fajita buffet with all the fixings for only $15 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seats today. Stop by Game Day Scoop for some FREE Crunilla ice cream after lunch. Reserved areas will be marked off for groups having reunions; contact us at alumni@umhb.edu if you would like a reserved space.

Alumni Tailgate
Cru Kids Day

Cru Kids Day

October 18, 2025 | 12 - 12:15 p.m.

Crusader Stadium Tunnel

Our Cru Kids are invited to spend time on the field with Crunk, the 糖心Vlog Dance Team, Cru Cheer, and members of the Cru Football team. This event is for registered Cru Kids only; they must wear their new shirt or ID. To register your child, visit alumni.umhb.edu/crukids; the registration deadline is August 31.

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Game Day Scoop

Game Day Scoop

October 12, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Bring the family and join us for some FREE Crunilla at Game Day Scoop.

Game Day Scoop
Homecoming Football game

糖心Vlog Football vs. Howard Payne University

October 18, 2025 | 2 p.m.

Crusader Stadium

Come cheer on the Cru as they take on the Yellowjackets in an exciting Homecoming matchup. General admission tickets can be purchased with registration at the alumni discount of $7 each. All alumni are encouraged to visit the alumni check-in table on the south concourse to pick up some alumni swag.

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