Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 Announced for October
(Jackson, Miss.) - Alumni, students, parents, and families will gather for a weekend of celebration and connection during Belhaven University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 24 - 26, 2025.
The annual tradition will feature a variety of events for all alumni, current students, and families. Highlights include reunion gatherings, Belhaven’s Pep Rally and Highland Games, the Alumni Awards Dinner, 50-Year Club induction (Class of 1975), an art department master class, worship service, gallery reception, father and son BBQ, mother and daughter tea, and more.
The weekend begins on Friday, October 24, with Discover Day at the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. High school juniors and seniors are invited to experience life at Belhaven University, including presentations from the university president, student panels, classroom and residence hall tours, and information on financial aid.
The first annual Football Golf Outing will take place at Live Oaks Golf Club, supporting Belhaven football with opportunities for individual and team participation as well as sponsorships.
Friday afternoon and evening feature athletic and social activities, beginning with the women’s soccer match against Agnes Scott at Belhaven Bowl, followed by a meet and greet for the 2025 Alumni Award recipients and their spouses.
The Alumni Awards Ceremony at the Dr. Billy Kim International Center will celebrate distinguished alumni and include dinner for guests. The day concludes with the Pep Rally and Highland Games at Belhaven Bowl, where families and students can enjoy spirited activities, with current students competing in the games.
On Saturday, alumni are invited to join a guided walking tour of the Belhaven campus beginning at the McCravey-Triplett Student Center. The 50-Year Club Brunch at the Dr. Billy Kim International Center brings together alumni from the class of 1975 and earlier to reminisce and celebrate their connection to the university.
Reunion events will also be held for alumni from the classes of 1979, 1980, and 1981. Football fans can look forward to an exciting day of tailgating at the alumni hospitality tent before cheering on the Blazers as they take on Methodist University.
Homecoming & Family Weekend concludes on Sunday, October 26, with a worship service at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Jackson, offering a meaningful closure to the weekend’s celebrations.
Registration for all events is required and will remain open until October 17, 2025, at 12 p.m. Hotel accommodations are available at special group rates at local hotels, with reservations recommended by October 1, 2025. Complimentary parking is available on campus in the Peachtree and Arlington Streets garage and nearby lots.
No matter what year you graduated, all alumni are invited to attend. For questions, please contact Belhaven’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at 601-968-8719 or email alumni@belhaven.edu.