Homecoming '26: Celebrate our Centennial Homecoming with special activities
Mercyhurst University’s Centennial Homecoming & Family Weekend takes place Thursday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 20, and we’re so excited to celebrate a Homecoming like no other!
We hope you’ll join us for this historic weekend, as we’ve planned a schedule jam-packed with tradition, pride, and special moments to commemorate a century of Hurst being Home. This year’s celebration features cherished traditional festivities, such as the alumni tailgate, bonfire, and department and team gatherings. Cheer on our Laker DI athletic teams playing home games, including football, field hockey, women’s ice hockey, and both men’s and women’s soccer. We’re also hosting unique Centennial events you won’t want to miss!
Kick off this exciting weekend with our Welcome Home Gathering at the Roost on Thursday, Sept. 17. And that’s when the party’s just getting started! The rest of the weekend features Centennial campus tours, Mass, brunch with the Sisters of Mercy, and the Club 1926 Centennial Party, where we will be honoring all past Distinguished Alumni who’ve stood out in their fields, communities, and here at Mercyhurst.
Fun Fact: Sunday, Sept. 20, marks the exact 100th anniversary of the first day of classes at Mercyhurst College, making this Mass extra meaningful!
Find the complete schedule of games and Homecoming events at https://www.mercyhurst.edu/alumni/homecoming-2026, and the full lineup for family weekend, including a game night and a carnival, at https://www.mercyhurst.edu/campus-life/family-weekend
“Our Centennial and all of our events celebrating our university’s history are proving to be a very exciting time for all who love Mercyhurst,” said Lindsay Frank, director of alumni engagement. “Centennial Homecoming Weekend will be a very special moment for honoring our past and all those who have made Mercyhurst a special and beloved place.”
We can’t wait to celebrate Mercyhurst’s 100th anniversary in style with all of you, and we look forward to all that lies ahead! Hurst is home for 100 years and more to come!