Whether you are new to campus, a community member or a returning piece of the UPIKE Family, Homecoming has events for you. Check out the schedule below to find an event to welcome you to the hill.

Homecoming Week Events – October 20 – 24

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 – 70’s Theme Day

Allara Library – Presenting UPIKE: Then and Now
11 a.m.
Online Event

Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame
6 p.m.
Booth Auditorium
Open to the public or watch LIVE here!

CSE Glow Light Roller Skating (Students only)
7 p.m.
Hoops Facility

Wednesday, Oct. 21 – 80’s Theme Day

Allara Library – Presenting UPIKE: Then and Now
11 a.m.
Online Event

CCOB Hall of Fame Dinner
6 p.m.
Bears Tower 8th Floor

CSE Black Light Mini Golf and Silent Head Phone Disco (Students only)
7p.m.
7th Floor Pavilion, HPEB

Thursday, Oct. 22 – 90’s Theme Day

Founders Day Picnic
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefactors Plaza

Join us on the plaza for games, airbrushing, succulent plants, Mechanical bull, caricatures and more! Lunch will be provided.

Friday, Oct. 23 – 00’s Theme Day

Alumni Communication Panel
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Chrisman Auditorium, Armington Building

CCOB Leadership Speaker Series – Andrea Coughtry
11 a.m. – Noon
New Beginnings Fellowship Church – 116 Main Street, Pikeville

Pep Rally
3 p.m.
UPIKE Gymnasium

All Class Reunion
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
8th Floor, Bears Tower

Saturday, Oct. 24 – Homecoming Day

Men’s Soccer Senior Day
10:30 a.m.
Bob Amos

Women’s Soccer Senior Day
1 p.m.
Bob Amos

Spirit Tailgate
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hambley Athletic Complex

Parents and Families Tent hosted by Family Connections
4 p.m.
Hambley Athletic Complex

Homecoming Court Crowning
5:30p.m.
Hambley Athletic Complex

Football Kickoff
6:00p.m.
Hambley Athletic Complex

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