We had a fantastic Homecoming/Reunion weekend, celebrating with over 1,000 alumni on campus and at some of the most beloved spots in Memphis! The weather was great (mostly), the excitement was contagious, and the smiles were everywhere! The football game didn鈥檛 pan out like we would have liked, but that did not dampen the spirits of the crowd at Reunion Row.
From the concert at the Overton Park Shell to the eye-opening classes, from local brews to local bites, from marching bands to Alumni awards and Athletic Hall of Fame inductions, the weekend had it all!
Wishing you could do it all again? Well, you can - November 13 & 14, 2026!
Go ahead and put the date on your calendar in pen! In the meantime鈥
Check out the photos for a homecoming rewind.
And while the memories are still fresh, consider nominating an outstanding Lynx for recognition!
Save the Date!
Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2026
November 13-14
Thursday, October 23
4:00 鈥 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Alumni Discussion Panel
FJ Amphitheater
AEC is hosting an alumni panel with multiple 海角乱伦专区 College Engineering Graduates! These graduates will be able to share insight into graduate studies and careers in a variety of different engineering disciplines.
7:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Night at the Shell: Celebrating our 100th Anniversary in Memphis, Sponsored by Truist
Overton Park Shell Join us for the centerpiece of our 100 Years in Memphis celebration鈥敽=锹衣鬃ㄇ Night at the Shell, hosted by the 海角乱伦专区 College Alumni Association Executive Board and honoring the 10th Anniversary of the 海角乱伦专区 Black Alumni Chapter.
Enjoy a special performance by Muneer Nasser, joined by the 海角乱伦专区 Jazz Ensemble and the 海角乱伦专区 Faculty Players. Sponsored by Truist Bank, this concert is free and open to the public鈥攋ust bring a blanket or picnic! Or, elevate your evening with $10 VIP access, which includes hors d鈥檕euvres and two drinks. Food trucks and a drink truck will also be on-site for your convenience.
More about Muneer and the full 100 Years in Memphis schedule is available on our website. Don鈥檛 miss this unforgettable night of music and community!
Friday, October 24
8:30 a.m. 鈥 5:00 p.m.
Bookstore open
613 University, West Campus
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alumni/Families Attend a Class
Classes available to attend will be posted at registration
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration/Check-in
Dorothy C. King Hall. Registration will move to the Bryan Campus Life Center at 5:00 p.m.
Please stop by the registration table upon arrival to receive detailed information on the weekend鈥檚 events.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Induction Ceremony and Luncheon for Members of The Walter D. Bellingrath and Ralph C. Hon Societies
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory
A celebration and recognition luncheon for those who have generously included the college in their estate plans. For more information on how to be included, contact Sr. Gift Planning Officer Tracy V. Patterson 鈥84, P鈥22 at pattersont@rhodes.edu.
1:30 p.m.
Alumni Campus Tour
Departs and ends at Diehl Statue
Lead by our own Bill Short 鈥71
2:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Volleyball vs. Millsaps College
Mallory Gymnasium
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Lynne & Henry Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement
Scholars and Fellows Reception
West Campus Patio
Reception for students and alumni who have participated in or are supportive of community-engaged work.
3:00 鈥 4:30 p.m.
Meeman Center for Lifelong Learning Class with Steve Haynes
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
鈥淭he College, Civil Rights Activism, and the Sanitation Workers Strike鈥
This class will trace the gradual awakening of the campus to Civil Rights in the early 60s, the leading role taken by students in the nationally publicized church kneel-in campaign of 1964, the various ways College faculty, staff, students, and alumni/ae were involved in the Sanitation Workers Strike of 1968, and 海角乱伦专区鈥 role in MLK 50, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.鈥檚 assassination in Memphis.
4:00 鈥 4:45 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 College Music Homecoming Concert
McNeill Concert Hall
Reception for Music Alumni to follow, Bookstore Lobby
4:00 鈥 5:00 p.m.
History Department鈥檚 Alumni & Majors Mixer
Diehl Court, Oak Alley
Come enjoy Mempops while you connect with faculty, current majors, and old friends.
4:30 p.m.
Search Jeopardy: Alumni Edition!
Lynx Lair, Bryan Campus Life Center
Think you remember your Iliad from your Republic? Put your Search skills to the test in a fun afternoon of Search Jeopardy! Reconnect with fellow alumni, show off your knowledge of the classics, and compete for prizes. From Homer to Plato, anything鈥檚 fair game so come ready to buzz in and brag a little. The battle of wits awaits!
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Modern Languages and Literatures Homecoming Reception
Language Learning Center, Southwestern 102
MLL students and alumni are invited to join the faculty for light refreshments and a hearty welcome back to campus! Meet some of our new faculty, learn about our new Maymester programs, and tell us where your path has taken you since graduation.
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
RAB Alumni and Student Pep Rally
FJ Amphitheater
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Homecoming Kick-off and Beer Fest
McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center
Join us for a Beer Tasting featuring four amazing breweries, two of which are alumni-owned! Breweries include alumni-owned Jackalope and Hampline as well as Memphis Made, Crosstown Brewery, Soul and Spirits, and Wiseacre. Coinciding with the Beer Fest is the Homecoming Kick-off reception featuring light hors d'oeuvres, hugs, laughs, and a cash bar.
$30 Beer Tasting and Homecoming Kick-Off reception, or $15 Homecoming Kick-Off reception only
6:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Volleyball vs. University of Wisconsin- River Falls
Mallory Gymnasium
6:00 鈥 8:00 p.m.
SPS Pumpkin Drop
海角乱伦专区 Tower and FJ Upper Deck
Join the Society of Physics Students (SPS) in their annual Pumpkin Drop
7:30 p.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Meet-up
Wiseacre Brewing Company - OG Broad Taproom
2783 Broad Ave., Memphis, TN 38112
Athletic Hall of Fame members, alumni, family, and friends are invited to Wiseacre鈥檚 OG Broad Taproom to celebrate this year鈥檚 inductees. Come enjoy an evening of shared stories, Lynx pride, and raising a glass to our newest honorees! Food and drinks are available for purchase.
7:30 鈥 9:30 p.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Toast to 10 Years
Unity Lodge, East- Village C
Raise a glass with fellow black alumni, faculty, and the Black Student Association as we celebrate a decade of connection and community鈥攋oin us in the Unity Lodge (East-Village C) for a special Toast to 10 Years of the Black Alumni Chapter!
7:30 鈥 9:30 p.m.
Class of 1985 Alumni Gathering
Annesdale Mansion
Party for members of the class of 1985 celebrating their 40th Reunion. Hosted by Bill Townsend 鈥84
$25 per person, payable to Christy Weir Krueger via Venmo @ChristyKrueger
7:30 鈥 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1980 45th Reunion Reception
Home of Fred 鈥80 and Jill Johnson Piper 鈥80, Harbortown
Join members of the Class of 1980 for heavy hors d鈥檕euvres and cocktails. The cost is $45 per person. To reserve your spot, Venmo Liz Smith Russell 鈥80 at @liz-russell-5.
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
RTG Presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory
海角乱伦专区 Theatre Guild, McCoy Theatre
RTG presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 25
8:30- 9:30 a.m.
Golden Lynx Brunch
91 Morningside Place
Brunch for alumni celebrating their 50th Reunion and beyond, hosted by President Jennifer Collins.
9:30 a.m. 鈥 1:45 p.m.
Registration/Check-in
Catherine Burrow Refectory
If you missed registration/check-in on Friday, please stop by the registration table upon arrival to receive detailed information on the weekend鈥檚 events.
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Alumni Convocation
Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall
Annual Meeting of the International Alumni Association, Presentation of Alumni Honors
11:30 a.m.
Lynx Walk
Cheer on the 海角乱伦专区 football team as they walk from Ashner Gateway to Crain Field.
11:30 鈥 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Picnic 鈥淎 Taste of Memphis鈥
Catherine Burrow Refectory
Enjoy a taste of the city right here on campus, featuring three of Memphis鈥檚 most beloved restaurants鈥擟entral BBQ, Fino鈥檚, and Gus鈥檚 Fried Chicken! Tickets are required and can be purchased below.
12:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Field Hockey vs. Marian
Mason Field at Fargason Fields
12:00 鈥 1:30 p.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory
Purchase lunch from the 鈥淭aste of Memphis鈥 picnic and join attendees in Hyde Hall for the introductions of the honorees and hear brief remarks.
1:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Volleyball vs. Saint Mary鈥檚 College
Mallory Gymnasium
1:30 p.m.
Alumni Campus Tour
Departs and ends at the Diehl Statue
Led by our own Bill Short 鈥71
2:00 p.m.
Whiteball Reunion
Whiteball Court, Bellingrath Quad
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Reunion Row Parties
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Local food trucks and a full cash bar. Vibes, tents, and comfy seating set-up around Crain Field for alumni to gather with their class and reconnect. Celebrating the classes of 1965-1970-1975-1980-1985-1990-1995-2000-2005-2010-2015-2020
2:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Football vs. Sewanee
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Join us as the Lynx battle to bring home the Orgill Cup in the South鈥檚 longest-running college football rivalry, dating back to 1899! Don鈥檛 miss the action and tradition as we cheer on 海角乱伦专区 and celebrate the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees throughout the game.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
EquaLynx Reception
Spence Wilson Commons, Briggs Hall
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Black Student Association Distinguished Alumni Reception
Lynx Lair Patio, Bryan Campus Life Center
Remarks at 6:00 p.m.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
55th and 60th Reunion Dinner
Dorothy C. King Hall, West Campus
6:00 鈥 9:30 p.m.
50th Reunion Cocktails and Dinner
Southwestern Hall
6:00 p.m. Cocktails in Cloister, Southwestern Hall
7:00 p.m. Dinner, Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall
7:30 鈥 10:00 p.m.
RTG Presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory
海角乱伦专区 Theatre Guild, McCoy Theatre
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
8:00 鈥 10:00 p.m.
Rooftop Party for the Reunion Class with the Highest Annual Fund Participation - Congrats, 1990!
海角乱伦专区 Tower Observatory
Desserts, beer, wine, coffee, and a specialty cocktail provided.
8:00 鈥 10:00 p.m.
Class of 2000 After-Party
Memphis Made Brewing Company
16 S. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38103
Continue the fun with a casual meet-up at a renowned local brewery. Drinks available for individual purchase.
8:30 p.m.
Class of 2005 After-Party
Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 39103
Still yearning for more? Continue the party at one of the most beloved downtown spots.
Drinks and Soul Burgers are available for individual purchase.
After Party at Silky O鈥橲ullivan鈥檚
Make sure to notify the employee at the door know you are a 海角乱伦专区 Alum and they will waive the cover charge. If you enter through our Oyster Bar door directly across from the FedEx Forum you can also avoid Beale Street's security. Silky鈥檚 is also offering a $1 discount on divers.
10:00 p.m. - Black Alumni Chapter 10th Anniversary Celebration
In Love Nightclub, 7144 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
Celebrate 10 years of the Black Alumni Chapter at In Love Nightclub. Hosted by Corliss Givens '01.
$25 per person payable to Corliss Givens (Zelle: 9013516177)
Sunday, October 26
11:00 a.m. 鈥 1:00 p.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Anniversary Brunch
Orgill, Dorothy C. King Hall, West Campus
Join us for brunch as we conclude our weekend celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our chapter. Cost is $32.50 per person.
12:00 p.m.
海角乱伦专区 Field Hockey vs. Concordia
Mason Field at Fargason Fields
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
RTG Presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory
海角乱伦专区 Theatre Guild, McCoy Theatre
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.