Here’s Why You Attend Husson’s 2025 Homecoming

Published on: October 17, 2025

Husson University’s Homecoming is coming on Saturday, Oct. 18 and there’s so much planned for the annual celebration of sports and community. This year’s Homecoming has also been combined with Friends and Family Weekend and coincides with the first fall Open House for prospective students, so much fun planned for around the circle.

Here are a few good reasons to attend Homecoming:

The Carnival Returns, and So Do the Sports

This year’s homecoming will be stacked with events throughout the day, open to everyone to join.

The third annual Homecoming Carnival will be hosted in the Robert and Frances O’Keefe Softball Field between 10am and noon. There will be a number of carnival games, food stands, and a bouncy house. 

“Three years ago, we did a 125th anniversary celebration and carnival,” said Christine Mihan, the Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Events. “That carnival was so well-received, we’ve continued doing it. It’s an opportunity for not only Husson students to have fun, but also their siblings and families.”

At 11am, Meet the President will be happening at the Homecoming Headquarters, giving students, families, and alumni the opportunity to ask questions and get to know Husson President Lynne Coy-Ogan.

And of course, there are a variety of sporting events throughout the weekend. On Friday night at 6pm, the fifth annual Relay Swim Meet will kick off the swim season at the Webber Pool. On Saturday, there will be four more matches: Women’s Soccer vs. University of Maine at Farmington at 11am, Football vs. New England College at noon, Men’s Soccer vs. University of Maine at Farmington at 1:30pm, and Field Hockey vs. University of Maine at Farmington at 6pm.

There’s Some Friendly Competition

There will also be several competitions happening across campus for students to compete in, including the brand new addition of the School Spirit Decorating Competition.

The School Spirit Decorating Competition calls for clubs across campus to decorate tables in Husson pride, and the top three tables voted most creative by the alumni will win cash prizes to go towards their club budgets. Teams from Student Government, Art Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Craft Club, Husson Theatre, Marketing PRos, and the Organization of Physical Therapy Students will be participating.

“We wanted to transform Homecoming into more of something that’s not just about alumni, but also for the students here,” said Lucy Stone, a 5th year Criminal Justice major and president of Husson’s Student Government. “Sooner or later, they’re all going to be alumni themselves, and we want it to be a weekend of fun for everyone.”

Husson’s second annual Tailgating Competition will also be happening in the parking lot of the Robert and Frances O’Keefe Softball Field between 11 and 11:30am. Students and family can submit their best tailgate cuisine for a panel of judges, and the food is free for all who stop by.

One of the most popular events coming to Homecoming is of course the Husson’s Got Talent show at 7pm in the Gracie Theatre. Students across campus are invited to perform music, comedy, and creative performances for a cash prize. This year’s prize pool is $500 to go to the top rated performances.

“There’s so many uber-talented students here, and we don’t know that they have these talents,” said Troy Morehouse, the Associate Dean of Student Life. “So it’s really cool to see students we know up there performing things we didn’t know they were capable of. I think that’s what makes it the winning recipe for students and families alike.”

Be a Part of the Husson Family

Homecoming is, at its core, a time to connect students and alumni as a part of Husson.

“Students can hear from alumni, and alumni can offer tips and advice and share their stories with students,” said Mihan. “It’s an opportunity for the entire Husson community to come together and celebrate how awesome Husson is.”

Mihan recognizes that, after graduating, the current students of Husson will be the next generation of alumni who will continue to support new student bodies. That’s why opening these events to current students as well as alumni and family is so important.

“We want you to come back, because we want you to remember all those good times in college,” said Stone. “I don’t think many people realize just how fast college goes by; at first you’re a freshman, then blink and you’re graduating. It’s about remembering Husson as a good point in your life.”

— Rin Gately