Homecoming Schedule of Events - Marshall University Homecoming

This year, we are excited to say we are enjoying “Fun in the Sun!” with Marshall’s inaugural year in the Sun Belt Conference. Mark your calendar and plan to join us October 24-29.

MONDAY, OCT. 24

All Week – Paint Social Media Green
INFO: Marshall invites you to “Paint Social Media Green” all week on social media! Share with us photos of you and your family in Marshall gear no matter where you are – at home, at an event, or at the game! Share in the link below are post to the official alumni accounts @MarshallUAlumni and use the hashtags #HerdHomecoming and #MarshallRises to be featured!

5:00 p.m. – Unity Walk & Homecoming Court Announcement
INFO: Students, teams, organizations, clubs, residence halls, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to join in this unifying walk around campus from the Marshall Rec Center to the Memorial Student Center Plaza to show their Marshall pride! Immediately following the walk, the Homecoming court will be announced.

TUESDAY, OCT. 25

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

7:00 pm – Ms. Captivating Pageant
INFO: Black United Students Organization presents the Miss Captivating of Marshall University Scholarship Pageant, which was created for young college women to showcase themselves beyond beauty and further develop leadership skills, confidence and creativity. This event will be held in the Don Morris Room in the Memorial Student Center. Doors open at 6:30, event begins at 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27

9:00 a.m. – Office Decorating Contest Judging
INFO: All week, Marshall University offices will be decorating with the “Fun in the Sun!” theme. On Thursday, our panel of judges will visit each of the offices to choose a winner. All winning offices will receive prizes and be recognized at the Picnic on the Plaza on October 28th.
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6:30 p.m. – Homecoming Parade
INFO: Floats, marching bands, and everything you love about parades fills the air on a Thursday night! And if you can’t make it, tune in on social media at @MarshallUAlumni and @MarshallU for a broadcast of the parade.

7:30 p.m. – Pep Rally & Bonfire
INFO: Marshall’s newest Homecoming tradition! This year, alumni and students can enjoy a bonfire with music, yard games and s’mores. There will also be appearances by the Marching Thunder, cheerleaders, Marshall coaches and players!

8:00 p.m. – Night of Soul: Keeping it Classy Edition
INFO: A live R&B band experience! Come dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away as we bring you a night of sophistication and class. Featuring Charleston, West Virginia’s live band, The Unit. Tickets are $2 for students and $10 for alumni. This event is sponsored by the Center for African American Students, Black United Students and the Marshall University Black Alumni Association.

9:00 p.m. – Wild ‘N Owt
INFO: Head to the Don Morris Room in the Memorial Student Center after the Homecoming parade and bonfire for an evening of laughs with our improvisational comedy game!

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

11:30 a.m. – Picnic on the Plaza
INFO: Marshall’s largest and most exciting on-campus Homecoming party! The Marshall University Alumni Association and Marshall University Foundation throw a party with free food and drinks, live music, games, plus special appearances by the Marching Thunder, Marshall University cheerleaders, coaches, players and more! The event is free to alumni, students, faculty and friends of Marshall!

5:30 p.m. – Homecoming StamFEED presented by Jenkins Fenstermaker
INFO: Join in a night out on the town and unite with Marshall alums as we celebrate Homecoming 2022! Enjoy all that Downtown Huntington has to offer as we tour some of the city’s best drinks and eats. Attendees will receive a commemorative Homecoming 2022 glass, sponsored by Jenkins Fenstermaker PLLC. The deadline to register is October 19th.
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8:00 p.m. – Mix & Mingle Mixer
INFO: The Marshall University Black Alumni Association will host a mixer.

5:00 p.m. – Bingo Night
INFO: Head to the MSC, room BE5 for a few rounds of Bingo with prizes.

7:00 p.m. – Roll Bounce
INFO: Join us for a skating, a spades tournament and a Paint & Sip event in the Don Morris Room, John Marshall Dining Room and Shawkey Dining Room, all of which are on the 2nd floor of the Memorial Student Center. Sponsored by the National Panhellenic Council.

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

8:00 a.m. – Homecoming Stampede 5K
INFO: Alumni, students and members of the Marshall University community are invited to come together for a fun run around campus! Featuring a new route weaving through campus and prizes for multiple age groups, this is one event you don’t want to miss!
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4:00 p.m. – Marshall Alumni & Family Tailgate
INFO: The highlight of Homecoming week! ALL are invited to this wonderful tailgating experience in a brand new location! Located in the Joan C. Edwards Stadium East Lot (800 5th Ave.) beside the Chris Cline Indoor Athletic Facility), enjoy great food, hang with friends, play tailgating games, enjoy live music and performances by the Marching Thunder, Marshall University cheerleaders, and appearances by special guests including coaches and players. Don’t miss the famous Marshall Family & Alumni Tailgate in its new location prior to the game!
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7:00 p.m.– Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina
INFO: The Thundering Herd battles Coastal Carolina in the annual Homecoming game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium!
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8:00 p.m. – NPHC Homecoming Step Show
INFO: Join us at the Foundry Theatre at Huntington City Hall (for a show-stopping step show, great music and a night of laughs!