Schedule of Events
Join us for Homecoming 2026 as we celebrate our Bicentennial year and all that we love about Furman!
Classes ending in 1 and 6 will celebrate reunions in 2026.
The weekend schedule may be found below. New events will be added regularly leading up to Homecoming & Reunion Weekend so please be sure to check back for updates.
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Thursday, October 22
| Time | Event | Location | Event Details |
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| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m |
Event
Baptists in American Life
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Location
Younts Conference Center
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Event Details
The Tocqueville Center will host an evening with Molly Worthen (UNC Chapel Hill), historian, author, and journalist, and The Summit Church (Raleigh-Durham, NC) Pastor JD Greear, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. These two Southern Baptist superstars will talk about the role of Baptists in American politics and society. The event will include questions from the audience. Free to attend; there will be a no-bag policy for this event.
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Friday, October 23
| Time | Event | Location | Event Details |
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| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Event
Golden Paladins Luncheon
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Location
Younts Conference Center
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Event Details
Join us for a fabulous luncheon celebrating the Golden Paladins. Alumni that graduated 50 or more years ago are invited to celebrate with an on-campus lunch. Attire for the event is smart casual. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased in advance.
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| 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Event
Bicentennial Walking History Tour
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Location
Cherrydale Alumni House
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Event Details
Join Dr. Courtney Tollison '99, Distinguished University Public Historian and Scholar, for a walking tour around Furman's campus. Learn about the significance of different on-campus locations and the role they played in Furman's 200 years of history. The tour will begin at Cherrydale Alumni House and end at the Bell Tower Bookstore.
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Event
A Machine Made of Human Parts
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Location
Daniel Chapel
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Event Details
Join us to celebrate 30 years of the MacDonald Medicine program, with featured speaker, Carl Elliott and panelists Dr. Warren Kinghorn, Dr. Betsy Bloodworth, Dr. Steve Martin, and Dr. Rhodes Hambrick. A Machine Made of Human Parts: In early 2026, Wired magazine reported that a biotech startup, R3 Bio, had been quietly pitching a proposal to investors: creating human bodies with no higher brain functions to serve as raw material for organ donation and medical research. Many people find this proposal unsettling yet struggle to explain why. I will use this case as a way of exploring language that was once used to express certain kinds of moral objections, but which is no longer supported by any larger conceptual scaffolding. Free to attend.
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| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Event
Theatre/Theater by Randall David Cook '91
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Location
The Playhouse
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Event Details
Our FURMAN MADE bicentennial celebration season begins at Homecoming with a return from Furman favorite Randall David Cook '91, whose work has delighted audiences here for years. Theatre/Theater dives headfirst into the chaos of a Southern regional company's mounting Romeo and Juliet, tracking the action from lobby to backstage and everywhere in between. As personalities clash and tensions rise, the offstage drama begins to rival Shakespeare’s own - reminding us that in theatre, anything that can go wrong just might…and often hilariously does. Ticket sales will open in the fall.
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| 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Event
Homecoming Carnival
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Location
Furman Mall
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Event Details
Relive the glory days of pep rallies and bonfires on the Furman Mall! Alumni and friends of all ages are encouraged to drop by the free Homecoming Carnival. Enjoy the bonfire, full-service food trucks, and family friendly rides in a fun carnival atmosphere before a special appearance by the Furman football team. Each carnival registrant will receive complimentary 2 food tickets at the Alumni Check-In tent. Students will pick up their tickets at the FUSAB tent. Additional food will be available for purchase from each vendor.
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| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Event
Then / Now / Next: FUArt Alumni Exhibition
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Location
Roe Art Building
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Event Details
This invitational exhibition brings together recent art by alumni, showcasing the range and depth of their artistic practices. Free to attend.
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| 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
Event
Prism Concert
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Location
McAlister Auditorium
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Event Details
As a prism refracts one beam of light to show all the colors of the spectrum, this fast-paced concert will showcase student soloists, chamber groups, and the large ensembles of the Department of Music. Ticket sales will open in August.
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Saturday, October 24
| Time | Event | Location | Event Details |
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| 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Event
Furman Pride Brunch
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Location
McAlister Auditorium Lobby
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Event Details
The Office of Alumni Engagement and LGBTQ+ Alumni Council are pleased to host a brunch connecting alumni, faculty, staff, and current students. The event is open to all members of the Furman community. While there is no cost to attend this event, all guests must register in advance.
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| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Event
Benefactors Green Ceremony
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Location
Benefactors Green
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Event Details
The Benefactors Green is a permanent space on campus that honors members of the White Oaks Giving Society, donors who have given $1 million or more over their lifetime. Each year, Furman hosts an event here to induct new members and celebrate the lasting impact of their generosity on our students and the university. Free to attend.
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| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Event
Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony
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Location
Joseph Vaughn Plaza, Furman Library
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Event Details
The Time Capsule Dedication invites students and alumni to reflect on the present while preserving memories for the future. Participants will contribute meaningful items, messages, and mementos that capture the spirit of Furman University. Join us to celebrate a shared moment of connection across generations and a tribute to the people, stories, and milestones that define our bicentennial year. This event is presented by the Student Alumni Council.
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| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Event
Tailgate Lunch on the Mall
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Location
The Furman Mall
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Event Details
Our lunch selection will be a delicious buffet-style barbecue tailgate. Vegetarian options will be available. Lines will close one hour before kickoff. While admission to the tailgate and Reunion Village is free, lunch tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in advance. Children 8 years and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult ticket. All guests must register in advance.
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| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Event
Reunion Village
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Location
Furman Mall
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Event Details
Join decades of Furman alumni, affinity groups, Institutes, and academic departments on the mall. Reunion classes, gather with your peers at class year tents to reconnect. Visit with former professors and staff at tents for academic departments and campus organizations.
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| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Event
Paladin Statue Ceremony
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Location
Pearce-Horton Football Complex
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Event Details
The Paladin Statue outside of the Pearce-Horton Football Complex honors donors who gave or inspired endowments in support of student athletes. Join us at the Paladin Statue ceremony to recognize the lasting impact of their generosity on our students athletes and the university.
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| Kickoff TBA |
Event
The Samford Bulldogs vs. The Furman Paladins
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Location
Paladin Stadium
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Event Details
Furman hosts Samford in the annual Homecoming football game. Tickets and parking passes are required to attend the football game in Paladin Stadium. Children under 38 inches tall are admitted free. A link to purchase single game football tickets, block seating by class year, and parking passes from Furman's Ticketmaster site will be added in June.
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| 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Event
Furman Remix After-Party
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Location
Timmons Arena
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Event Details
Furman Remix is the ultimate Homecoming after party—bringing together 200 years of Furman history, the milestone success of the Clearly Furman campaign, and the unforgettable spirit of reunion weekend. Step into a high-energy celebration with plenty of food and beverages, where every decade comes alive through music, memories, and the people who made your Furman experience extraordinary. Don’t miss your chance to relive it, reconnect, and be part of one epic night in the life of our Paladin community! Tickets are $15 per person.
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