Homecoming
Come Home for Homecoming 2025
At MVNU, you were introduced to lifelong friends, perhaps your spouse, and mentors who invested in you personally as well as your education and spiritual formation. You grew in all aspects of your life here, and we were overjoyed to see you at Homecoming!
We can't wait to see you again!
Featured Events
Rend Collective FOLK! Concert
Rend Collective is a Northern Irish Christian fold rock worship band originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Through their songs, stories and worship, they lead people closer to Christ! Tickets available.
Friday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium
Archives Open House
Located on the lowest level of the Thorne Library, step back in time to explore MVNU's rich history!
Friday, Nov. 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Thorne Library
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Thorne Library
So You Wanna Be A Songwriter: Helpful Hints to Kickstart Your Songwriting Journey
Learn helpful songwriting hints from MVNU alum Brian White ('79). His successful songwriting career includes over 500 Christian and Country music songs, including 17 number one hits.
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 2:30 p.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel, Thorne Performance Hall
A Night with Nashville — Benefiting the Cougar Baseball with the Hits
Join us for an unforgettable evening as hit songwriters Brian White ('79), Karyn Williams, and Jesse Reeves share the songs and stories behind hits performed by Chris Tomlin, Danny Hokey, Consumed by Fire, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 8 p.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel, Thorne Performance Hall
Homecoming Chapel
Students and alumni are invited to hear the stories of alumni who are working and serving around the world. Special alumni awards will also be presented at this time.
Friday, Nov. 14 | 10:20-11:15 a.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium
Women's Basketball
Cougars vs Kentucky Christian
Friday, Nov. 14 | 5 p.m. | Ariel Arena
Cougars vs Oakland City University
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 2 p.m. | Ariel Arena
Tickets available at the door.
Reunions
Join the Homecoming tradition and catch up with your classmates. For specific details on your reunion, visit the reunions page.
Friday, Nov. 14 | Various times and locations
Saturday, Nov. 15 | Various times and locations
Alumni Celebration
Hang out together with former classmates, friends, faculty and staff. Enjoy an unforgettable time with friends, finger food and admission is free with your ticket to the MVNU basketball games.
Friday, Nov. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Ariel Arena, Foster Hall
Men's Basketball Game
Cougars vs University of Northwestern Ohio
Friday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Ariel Arena
Tickets available at the door.
Alumni Kids Visit
Children and grandchildren (grades 6-12) of MVNU Alumni are welcome to spend a day on campus with our Admission team going to Chapel, eating lunch in the cafeteria, and taking a campus tour.
Friday, Nov. 14 | Time: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Donuts & Coffee with SPUR students & faculty
All alumni are welcome to join us for donuts and coffee. Drop-in and mingle with current students and faculty to learn about their participation in summer research at MVNU.
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 9-10 a.m. | Prince Student Union
Music Department Concert
MVNU choral and instrumental ensembles will present an exciting concert featuring a diverse range of musical selections.
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 1-2:30 p.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium
President's Prayer Breakfast
President Carson Castleman invites faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community guests to share a light breakfast and join together in prayer for the University.
Friday, Nov. 14 | 8-9 am | Ariel Arena, Foster Hall
Did you have a chapel experience that made a lasting impression on you? We want to hear about it!
Check Out Photos from Homecoming 2024
