Homecoming Events
We hope to see you for Homecoming 2026 on Sept. 24-27! Check out the Homecoming events below. If you are planning a visit to Liberty, here are some overnight accommodations close to campus.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
The Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 recognizes Cardinal legends Mark Capra ’80, Dan Cox ’74, Erica Ferguson ’10, Rachel Burrell ’14, Chris Trout ’94, and the 2007 women’s basketball team. The event begins at 6:15 in Yates-Gill College Union.
> Register
Friday, Sept. 25
Celebration of Golden Classes and Alumni Awards
Social Hour High Upon the Hill!
5:30 p.m., Yates-Gill College Union, Atrium and Terrace
Gather with friends, old and new, while celebrating our milestone classes and our 2025 Alumni Award Honorees!
6 p.m., Quad
Alumni Celebrating their 50-, 60- and 70-year reunions are encouraged to join us on the Quad for a group photo.
Dinner and Program
6:30 p.m., Yates-Gill College Union, Gill Family Meeting Rooms (221-222)
Join us for a program that will feature our alumni who are celebrating their 50-, 60- and 70-year reunions with special individual recognition. We will also hear from our Alumni Board of Governors as they present our 2026 Alumni Award Honorees.
> Register
Cardinal Soccer
Women at 5 p.m.; Men at 7:30 p.m.
Jewell Soccer Field
Saturday, Sept. 26
Homecoming Chapel
11 a.m., Gano Chapel
Join us for a service of welcome, remembrance and hope.
Freedom Walk
Noon
Homecoming Pregame Tailgate
1-3 p.m., Greene Stadium Parking Lot
Bring your family and friends and join us for some fun at the tailgate and pre-game celebration! To reserve a tailgate spot for your group, email us at alumni@william.jewell.edu and include total number of guests expected. Space is limited!
Cardinal Football
3 p.m.
Greene Stadium
Sunday, Sept. 27
??Cardinal Soccer
Women at 12 p.m.; Men at 2:30 p.m.
Jewell Soccer Field
We hope to see you for Homecoming 2026 on Sept. 24-27! Check out the Homecoming events below. If you are planning a visit to Liberty, here are some overnight accommodations close to campus.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
The Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 recognizes Cardinal legends Mark Capra ’80, Dan Cox ’74, Erica Ferguson ’10, Rachel Burrell ’14, Chris Trout ’94, and the 2007 women’s basketball team. The event begins at 6:15 in Yates-Gill College Union.
> Register
Friday, Sept. 25
Celebration of Golden Classes and Alumni Awards
Social Hour High Upon the Hill!
5:30 p.m., Yates-Gill College Union, Atrium and Terrace
Gather with friends, old and new, while celebrating our milestone classes and our 2025 Alumni Award Honorees!
6 p.m., Quad
Alumni Celebrating their 50-, 60- and 70-year reunions are encouraged to join us on the Quad for a group photo.
Dinner and Program
6:30 p.m., Yates-Gill College Union, Gill Family Meeting Rooms (221-222)
Join us for a program that will feature our alumni who are celebrating their 50-, 60- and 70-year reunions with special individual recognition. We will also hear from our Alumni Board of Governors as they present our 2026 Alumni Award Honorees.
> Register
Cardinal Soccer
Women at 5 p.m.; Men at 7:30 p.m.
Jewell Soccer Field
Saturday, Sept. 26
Homecoming Chapel
11 a.m., Gano Chapel
Join us for a service of welcome, remembrance and hope.
Freedom Walk
Noon
Homecoming Pregame Tailgate
1-3 p.m., Greene Stadium Parking Lot
Bring your family and friends and join us for some fun at the tailgate and pre-game celebration! To reserve a tailgate spot for your group, email us at alumni@william.jewell.edu and include total number of guests expected. Space is limited!
Cardinal Football
3 p.m.
Greene Stadium
Sunday, Sept. 27
??Cardinal Soccer
Women at 12 p.m.; Men at 2:30 p.m.
Jewell Soccer Field