Get Excited for Homecoming 2026!

It's time to lock in your plans - Homecoming 2026 is happening on October 9 & 10, and trust us, you don't want to miss it! Whether you're an alum, student, parent, faculty, staff or friend, Homecoming is packed with a whole lot of Pride!

Get ready for:

• Homecoming Tailgate Village - Our fan-favorite Tailgate Village returns with all of your favorites plus new exciting experiences! Enjoy multiple food trucks, two beer gardens, live DJ’s, face painting, family-friendly activities, and even more interactive fun with a golf simulator, mini golf, arcade games, skee-ball, carnival games, and more, inside our Wild Zone! 

• Delaware Law School Alumni Happy Hour: Celebrating our Next Chapter in Wilmington - Join fellow Delaware Law School alumni on Thursday evening in Wilmington as we celebrate the law school's exciting next chapter and upcoming move to downtown Wilmington. Reconnect with classmates, raise a glass, and toast to Delaware Law’s exciting future ahead!

• Widener Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration – Celebrate excellence as we honor our newest Hall of Fame inductees and recognize the alumni, student-athletes, coaches, and teams whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on Widener Athletics.

• Nursing Breakfast and CEU Session - Come home to the Dwyer School of Nursing on Saturday morning for breakfast, connection, and an educational CEU session with alumna Dr. Nat’e Gunyon, ’98.

• Stargazing Experience - One of Homecoming's most unique traditions returns! Discover the wonders of the night sky at our stargazing event.

• PMC Reunions and Honoring America 250 & Military 250 - As we recognize these historic milestones, Homecoming will include expanded programming for PMC, ROTC, veteran, and military alumni to celebrate and connect. As well as celebrating our 50th, 55th, and 60th year reunions!

• Alumni Band Reunion - Dust off your instrument or cheer from the stands as the Alumni Band reunites for another unforgettable halftime performance alongside our Marching Band!

• OSIB Homecoming Block Party – Celebrate the vibrant community and cultures of Widener as students, alumni, families, and friends come together for an afternoon of food, games, giveaways, music, and performances from OSIB-affiliated student organizations.

• Alumni Resume Reviews – Looking to refresh your resume or prepare for your next career move? Career Design and Development will offer complimentary virtual resume reviews on Tuesday and Wednesday of Homecoming Week!

• The Big Game – Pack the stands as the Widener Pride take the field against the Albright College Lions - let's make it a win to remember!

• Fun Student Activities all week long! – Tons of student activities and events planned to celebrate campus pride, including the always-popular Carnival and much more.

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnioffice@widener.edu.