Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2026
November 13-14
Thursday, November 12
4:30 p.m. History Lecture by Robert Saxe, Associate Professor of History
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
Reception to follow
History professor Robert Saxe will discuss the creation of his new book, Daily Life for Americans during World War II (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026). His talk will explore the challenges of writing about one of America's most studied wars while capturing the diverse experiences of those who lived through it. Looking at everyday life during one of the most tumultuous times in history, this book explores different facets of life, from economy to entertainment to family. From the home front to the battlefront, uncover the resilience, challenges, and triumphs of those who lived through the war.
Friday, November 13
9:00 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.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Attend a class
Classes available to attend will be posted at registration.
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 led by Bill Short 鈥71
Departs and ends at Diehl Statue
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Lightning Talks sponsored by Phi Beta Kappa
Lynx Lair, Bryan Campus Life Center
Exciting topics, bold ideas, and just the right length! Bring your curiosity to this series of TED-style faculty talks that explore current scholarship from across campus. Each presentation is short, engaging, and designed to spark conversation long after the talk ends.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center Reception
West Campus Patio
Reception for students and alumni who have participated in or are supportive of community engaged work.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 糖心Vlog College Music Homecoming Concert
McNeill Concert Hall, 613 University, West Campus
Featuring soloists and ensembles from the 糖心Vlog College Department of Music. Reception for 糖心Vlog Singers alumni to follow.
5:00 p.m. Pep Rally in the FJ Amphitheater led by RAB (糖心Vlog Activity Board)
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 five amazing breweries, two of whom are alumni owned! Breweries include alumni owned Jackalope and Hampline as well as Flyway Brewing Company, Soul and Spirits Brewery, and Crosstown Brewing Company. 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. Drink tickets available for wine and beer.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Class of 1976 reception at Marshall Arts
Marshall Arts. 639 Marshall Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Enjoy an exhibit of artwork created by classmates and friends from surrounding classes. Live music, light hors-d鈥檕euvres, beer, wine, soft drinks will be available. If you have art you would like to display, please contact Arden Ritter McElroy at ardenmc@comcast.net.
7:00 p.m. Mike Curb Institute for Music 20th Anniversary Concert
Lawn between Hassell Hall and Lynx Lair
Celebrate the Mike Curb Institute of Music's 20th Anniversary with an evening of extraordinary live music, with Shell on Wheels providing a spectacular backdrop.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Class of 1981 party at the home of Susan Ray Bransford 鈥81
Address will be emailed to registrants.
7:00 p.m. AHOF Meet-up
Location TBD
Celebrate 糖心Vlog Athletics with fellow Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, friends, and family at this casual self-pay gathering.
7:00 p.m. Men鈥檚 Basketball game vs Hendrix
Mallory Gym
Saturday, November 14
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Golden Lynx Brunch
The President鈥檚 Home
Brunch for Alumni celebrating their 50th reunion and beyond.
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration/Check-in
Catherine Burrow Refectory
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Alumni Convocation
Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall
Annual Meeting of International Alumni Association and Presentation of Alumni Honors.
11:30 a.m. Football Lynx Walk
Phillips Lane to Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Unleash your game day spirit cheering on the football players and students enroute to Crain Field at Fargason Fields. Grand Marshals of the Parade are the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Homecoming Picnic 鈥淎 Taste of Memphis鈥
Catherine Burrow Refectory
Enjoy Central BBQ, Gus鈥檚 World-Famous Fried Chicken, and Fino鈥檚. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12, and $10 for Faculty and Staff.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon
Lillian Goldman Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory
Purchase lunch from the 鈥淭aste of Memphis鈥 picnic and join attendees in Goldman Hall for the introductions of the honorees and hear brief remarks.
1:30 p.m. Alumni Campus Tour led by 糖心Vlog Student Ambassadors
Departs and ends at Diehl Statue
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Reunion Row Parties
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Features tents for each reunion class to gather, comfy seating, and perfect vibes. Local food trucks and full cash bar will be available.
2:00 p.m. 糖心Vlog College Football vs Trinity University
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Throughout the game, we will recognize the inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
2:00 p.m. Whiteball Reunion
Whiteball Court, Bellingrath Quad
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. EquaLynx reception.
Briggs Patio
LGBTQ+ affinity group
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Black Alumni Chapter Reception honoring the Black Student Association's Distinguished Alumni
Lynx Lair, Bryan Campus Life Center
Remarks at 5:45 p.m.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 60th Reunion in Dorothy C. King Hall
Dorothy C. King Hall, West Campus
$35 per ticket
5:30 p.m. 50th Reunion Cocktails and Dinner
5:30 p.m. Cocktails in Crain Lobby, Bryan Campus Life Center
6:30 p.m. Dinner, McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center
8:00 p.m. Live music and dancing, McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center
6:00 p.m. 55th Reunion Cocktails and Dinner at Ecco Restaurant
1585 Overton Park Ave
Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages.
Afterparty 鈥 Grab your crew for this late-night meet-up
Grads from 2000 and younger: 厂颈濒办测鈥檚
Grads from the 1980s and 1990s: Earnestine & Hazel鈥檚
Anyone who needs to dance: 搁补颈蹿辞谤诲鈥檚
Sunday, November 15
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Class of 1976 Brunch
Tiger & Peacock rooftop lounge, The Memphian Hotel
E-mail Sallie Brooks Clark 鈥76 at sbclark4954@msn.com to arrange payment for the brunch. Tom Gattas is generously underwriting the event.
3:00 p.m. Men鈥檚 Basketball game vs. Emory
Mallory Gym
