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Homecoming 2026
Oct. 23-24

There’s no place like Truman for Home Sweet Homecoming! We have a fun weekend planned that will be filled with familiar faces, traditions and plenty of reasons to reminisce. Explore the schedule below and make plans to come home, reconnect and celebrate.

FRIDAY
October 238:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center Open
Stop by the museum to explore Truman's history or bring a prospective student along to learn more about the University.		Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center
October 2311:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Alumni Center Open
Make the Alumni Center your Homecoming headquarters! Stop by to check in, reconnect with fellow Bulldogs and learn about everything happening throughout the weekend.
• Pick up your official Homecoming swag, including a Truman-branded clear sling bag – perfect for game day!
• Enjoy snacks and refreshments
• Visit the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ photo booth
• Explore a special display celebrating the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Foundation reaching $100 million in assets and the donors and funds that made the milestone possible
• Share your own Truman story through a video testimonial
• Join the Alumni Association
• Purchase official 2026 Homecoming apparel
Down Under, Student Union Building
October 23 2:30 p.m. Walking Campus Tour
Take a guided walk around campus and see what's new while revisiting some of your favorite Truman places
Departs from Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center
October 236:00 p.m.
Bulldog Forever Homecoming Celebration
Join us for dinner to celebrate our Dogs of Distinction honorees and recognize our Golden Alumni with a special diploma ceremony.
Georgian Rooms, Student Union Building

SATURDAY
October 248:00 a.m.Donuts with the Dogs
Start your Homecoming morning with donuts, coffee and fellow Bulldogs before enjoying the parade.		Georgian Rooms, Student Union Building
October 248:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Alumni Center Open:
Make the Alumni Center your Homecoming headquarters! Stop by to check in, reconnect with fellow Bulldogs and learn about everything happening throughout the weekend.
• Pick up your official Homecoming swag, including a Truman-branded clear sling bag – perfect for game day!
• Enjoy snacks and refreshments
• Visit the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ photo booth
• Enjoy a special display celebrating the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Foundation reaching $100 million in assets and the donors and fund that made the milestone possible
• Share your own Truman story through a video testimonial
• Join the Alumni Association 		Down Under, Student Union Building
October 249:00 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Line Franklin Street to cheer on Truman students, alumni and friends as the Homecoming Parade makes its way toward Stokes Stadium. The Homecoming parade is co-sponsored by Blue Key and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Alumni Association. Register by Oct. 20th to participate in the parade.
Register for the Parade
Starts at corner of Franklin and Illinois and concludes at Stokes Stadium
October 2410:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Bulldog Forever Tailgate
Join alumni, students, families, friends and community members for one giant Bulldog reunion. At noon select student awards winners will be announced, you can meet Homecoming Royalty nominees, and watch the Showgirls and Cheerleaders perform.

Tailgate spaces are free, but pre-registration by Oct. 16th is required.
Reserve a Spot		Parking Lots 23 & 34 on SW Corner of Franklin and Patterson
October 2411:30 a.m. Golden Alumni Luncheon
Graduates of the Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to gather for a special luncheon.
Alumni Room, Student Union Building
October 241:30 p.m.Truman Bulldogs Football vs. Southwest Baptist University
Come to Stokes Stadium and cheer on the Bulldogs as Truman takes on Southwest Baptist University in the Homecoming football game.
Stokes Stadium

All events subject to change.

Questions? Contact us at 660-785-4133 or bulldogforever@truman.edu

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