Homecoming

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Welcome Center, David B. Burks American Heritage Building lobby in front of the alumni office

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair, Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center, Thornton Education Building, Room 334. All proceeds will help purchase books for the Watson Center.

9 a.m. — Chapel, Benson Auditorium

Visit the First Ladies Garden, outdoor classroom, secret garden and serendipity garden, located behind Pattie Cobb Hall near Shores and Pryor halls.

Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Latin Fest, McInteer Rotunda, presented by Walton Scholars and organized by Smiles for Christ and Educating for Life, Walton Scholars will showcase their home countries (Central America and Mexico) with food, displays, traditional dress and dance. Admission is free but there is cost for food at the event. Proceeds support volunteer mission efforts in Guatemala and Honduras.

3:45 - 5 p.m. — Debate Team Reception and Demonstration, Reynolds Recital Hall, the debate team will host a reception and hold demonstration debates for alumni, faculty, administrators, and students.

5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Reynolds Center TV studio. Alumni are invited to sit in during the broadcast.

5:30 p.m. — Heritage Circle Banquet, Founders Room, second floor of Heritage Building. Golden, Emerald, Platinum, Platinum Plus, Diamond and Diamond Plus Circles inductions and reunions will honor classes of  ’74, ’69, ’64, ’59, ’54, ’49. Two free tickets for inductees; $20 for others, hardingtickets.com.

6 p.m. — Bison Shark Tank, Cone Chapel, second floor of Heritage Building. Join us to witness the innovative ideas our students have created! Vote for your favorite and help decide the winner of the People's Choice Award. A total of $15,000 in prizes will be awarded to the best entrepreneurial pitches.

Black and Gold Visit Day — Hosted by Admissions, this is a one-day group visit event designed to provide a comprehensive overview of what Harding has to offer you. You will have the opportunity to tour campus, meet with professors, sit in on classes, meet current students and much more. For more information, please contact admissions@harding.edu

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Welcome Center, David B. Burks American Heritage Building lobby in front of the alumni office

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair, Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center, Thornton Education Building, Room 334. All proceeds will help purchase books for the Watson Education Resource Center.

8:30 a.m. — Mental Health and Wellness Alumni and Stakeholder’s Breakfast, Founder’s Room, second floor of Heritage Building

9 a.m. — Chapel, Benson Auditorium

9:45 a.m. — Heritage Circle Coffee, Regions Room, second floor of Heritage Building

10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Faith and Business Symposium, Mabee Business Building. Several alumni and guests will present on topics such as business ethics, current issues in business and advice for COBA students. Everyone is welcome.

Visit the First Ladies Garden, outdoor classroom, secret garden and serendipity garden, located behind Pattie Cobb Hall near Shores and Pryor halls.

Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

11 a.m. Check-in and 12 p.m. Shotgun start — Bison Booster Club golf tournament, Course at River Oaks, $125 per person, $500 per team and/or $125/$200 hole sponsorship. Register online at https://www.harding.edu/give/bison-boosters.html. For questions, contact Scott Finley directly at 501-268-1312 or email sfinley@farmersagent.com. 

11 a.m.-12 p.m. — Occupational Therapy Program Open House, 605 East Center Street.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History, The Story of Women for Harding, Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive

12 p.m. — 19th Annual Pre-Professional Health Sciences Panel and lunch, Preprofessional Health Science Center, Science 151. Homemade taco soup with trimmings. All pre-professional health sciences students and health sciences alumni welcome. Contact Debbie Duke with questions at dduke@harding.edu.

12 p.m. — HUCOP Outstanding Alumnus Presentation, Farrar 217/218. Outstanding alumnus Dr. Mark Egbuka will make a lunchtime presentation, “My Journey Through Pharmacy”. Email pharmacy@harding.edu to RSVP for lunch.

3 p.m. — Cybersecurity Lab Dedication, Mabee Business Building lobby.

4 p.m. — Good News Singers, McInteer Plaza

5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Reynolds Center TV studio. Alumni are invited to sit in during the broadcast.

5 p.m. — 100th Anniversary Black and Gold Banquet, University Dining Hall. $20 in the alumni office or online at hardingtickets.com. A wonderful evening to be reminded of favorite Harding memories, celebrated with some favorite Harding heroes and Harding’s outstanding and distinguished alumni.

5-9 p.m. — Department of Music Reunion, Reynolds Center lobby, Open to anyone who has been involved in music ensembles or academic programs in music.

5 p.m. — Return to the Stage Concert, Reynolds Recital Hall, Featuring former Spring Sing Hosts and Hostesses, $5 tickets in advance at hardingtickets.com or $10 at the door. 

7 p.m. — African American Alumni Association Coffee, Karaoke, and Game Night, Holland-Waller Student Commons. 

7:30 p.m. — Homecoming musical “Tuck Everlasting” Benson Auditorium, $20 in the alumni office or online at hardingtickets.com or $25 at the door. Immediately following the musical, join the cast for a meet and greet in the Hammon Student Center.

8 p.m. — Bison 3K G.L.O.W. Run (formerly Bison Stampede), Bison Park in front of the Ganus Activities Complex, $20 for early registration or $25 night of the race. HEAL @ Harding with the Department of Kinesiology challenge you to G.L.O.W. — Go Light Our World at the Bison 3K G.L.O.W. Run or Walk. Enjoy a fun jog or stroll around our beautiful campus and experience the GLOW zones that our student organizations, teams and clubs have for us! 

After the musical (Around 9:45 p.m.) - Uplift Alumni and Friends: Singing in the Rotunda with Terry Davis, McInteer Rotunda

8-9:45 a.m. — President's Council Fall 2024 Meeting, Cone Chapel

8 a.m. - 1959 Football Team Breakfast, Heritage 208, RSVP to carterd1239@gmail.com

Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

9 a.m. — Sub-T Alumni Breakfast, Founders Room, second floor of Heritage Building. Reunion for all current and former members of Sub-T. Please RSVP to Elijah Swindle by texting 501-593-0072 or emailing elijahswindle64@gmail.com

9-10:30 a.m. — Pi Theta Phi Alumni Brunch, Cloverdale Church of Christ, Keeping it Classy since 2004! RSVP by texting 470-447-9486 or 501-860-4184. Attire: Black and White.

9-11 a.m. — Occupational Therapy Program Open House, 605 East Center Street.

9-11 a.m. — Delta Gamma Rho Reunion Brunch, First Ladies Garden, Reunion for all former members of Delta Gamma Rho social club.

9-11 a.m. — Tri Sigma Delta Reunion Brunch, Freeman Center, Reunion for all former members of Tri Sigma Delta social club. 

9:30-11 a.m. — Zeta Rho Reunion, Bell Presentation Room in the Welcome Center of the Heritage Building

10-10:30 a.m. — Alumni chapel, Anthony and Wright Administration Building Auditorium. Remember the songs and share the memories of chapel with other alumni.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Ju Go Ju Reunion Brunch, College Church Family Room, Reunion for all former members and beaux of Ju Go Ju social club. 

10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Scholastic Book Fair, Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center, Thornton Education Building, Room 334. All proceeds will help purchase books for the Watson Education Resource Center.

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. — Harding authors fair, Hammon Student Center in front of the bookstore

10:45-11:30 a.m. — Foreign Language Alumni Reception, Holland-Waller Suite 102

10:45 a.m. — 12 p.m. Brackett Library Reunion, Brackett Library, Open to all alumni who have worked in the library.

11 a.m. — Women's Soccer vs. Oklahoma Baptist, Stevens Soccer Complex

11 a.m. — Pied Pipers children’s theatre troupe, Benson Steps/McInteer Fountain

11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History, The Story of Women for Harding, Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.

11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. — Harding family picnic, food trucks and giant tailgate celebration, Bison Park. Your lunch plans are made! There will be a food truck court located on the west side of the Ganus Activities Complex. Meal seating will be available for you to enjoy your meal while catching up with other Harding family. Enjoy inflatable games inside the GAC as well as a petting zoo at Bison Park on the lawn of the GAC. Reunion classes from 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, 1969, 1964, 1959, 1954, and 1949 be sure to stop by the alumni tent at the tailgate entrance, located at the arch on the west end of Bison Park. 

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — President’s Council Homecoming tailgate, Bison Park

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — African American Alumni Association tailgate, Bison Park.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. — HUSSHA/CAD Speech Pathology Students and Alumni Tailgate, Bison Park

12 p.m. — Bison Stop Ticket Trailer for football tickets, First Security Stadium

12:40 p.m. — Bison Football Brotherhood Walk. Line up in front of the Ganus Activities Complex and cheer on the Harding Bison football team as they prepare to meet East Central University at 3 p.m. in an important Great American Conference game.

1 p.m. — Belles and Beaux live concert, Bison Park in front of Ganus Activities Complex

2:30 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance, Bison Park

3 p.m. — Bison football vs. Southern Arkansas University, First Security Stadium, reserved seats $15 and general admission $10 for adults and $5 for non-Harding students

5 p.m. — Return to the Stage Concert, Reynolds Recital Hall, Featuring former Spring Sing Hosts and Hostesses, $5 tickets in advance at hardingtickets.com or $10 at the door. 

6:30 p.m. — Sankofa Gala sponsored by The Harding University African American Alumni Association. Cone Chapel, $40. Theme: Change. Healing. Growth. A time to honor the contributions of African Americans at Harding, to learn from the past, reconcile past hurts and bridge the racial divide. It will be a time to celebrate our oneness in Christ. Come sing, fellowship and celebrate with us. Tickets available in the alumni office or online at www.hardingtickets.com through October 21. All proceeds will go towards the Harding University African American Alumni Current Use Scholarship Fund. 

7:30 p.m. — Homecoming musical “Tuck Everlasting,” Benson Auditorium, $20 in the alumni office or online at hardingtickets.com or $25 at the door. Immediately following the musical, join the cast for a meet and greet in the Hammon Student Center.