Make Plans Now to Celebrate
This year we're celebrating the classes of: 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021.
Please note that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.
Schedule
Festivities Start Friday — Come Be Part of The Celebration
MC’s homecoming celebration starts Friday, October 30 with a golf tournament, receptions, and culminating in Follies — an MC tradition you won't want to miss.
Friday, October 30
HOMEcoming golf tournament
12:00 p.m. — The Refuge
Communication Alumni Reception
12:00 p.m. — Aven 107
50 Year Club Induction Dinner
5:00 p.m. — TBD
The 50 Year Club Ceremony honors the graduates of 1976, celebrating their lasting legacy and lifelong connection to MC. Sponsored by the Alumni Association, this special event recognizes their contributions and welcomes them into a distinguished circle of tradition and pride.
Latimer House Reunion
6:00 p.m. — Latimer House
Calling all 2000-2006 MC grads for a come-and-go gathering at the Latimer House. It’s time to catch up, laugh, and relive the good old days! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food, and memories. We’ll have plenty to eat and stories to share. Don’t miss it!
BLUES & Gold Gathering
6:00 p.m. — TBD
A time of reconnecting for the Graduates Of the Last Decade, classes of 2016 - 2026. Families are welcome to attend! For more details or assist with planning, contact Gus or Hallie Brand at gusgbrand@gmail.com.
DECADE OF THE '70S
7:00 p.m. · Alumni Hall
Celebrating the Golden Anniversary Class of 1976 and their induction into the 50-Year Club. Members of the Classes of 1970-79 and all 50-Year Club Members are invited to reconnect with their classmates and friends from their days at MC in the Grand Hall of the beautifully renovated Alumni Hall. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Contact David Holloway ('72) at 601.940.7900 or holloway@mc.edu.
Follies
7:00 p.m. — Swor Auditorium, Nelson Hall
Join Us for A Full Day of Homecoming Fun on Saturday
Homecoming Saturday is packed with excitement. The day starts with a 5K run, followed by awards, parades, tailgating and some Choctaw sports.
Saturday, October 31
Coach “Hap” Hudson Homecoming 5K Run
7:00 a.m. - Downtown Clinton
The Department of Kinesiology will host its 19th annual fun-filled 5K, which will begin at Cockcroft Hall, wind through the historic district in downtown Clinton and surrounding neighborhoods, and end in Robinson-Hale Stadium on the Dr. James E. Parkman Track. Registration required. For more information, call race director Suzanne McDonough at 601.940.8186 or 601.925.7720.
Gore Galleries OPEN HOUSE
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — The Samuel Marshall Gore Art Gallery, Speed Library
Stop by the Gore Galleries from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for an open House. There will be an Art Alumni honoree recognition at 9:30 a.m.
Bicentennial Documentary showings
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — TBD
Tribe ReceptionS
10:00 a.m. — Alumni Hall
Student Government Association Pinning Ceremony and meet and Greet
10:00 a.m. — Caf Patio
LELAND SPEED LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Speed Library
Stop by Speed Library's Open House from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for some popcorn and shop our annual book sale. For more details, contact Claudia Conklin at 601-925-3870.
MC ARCHIVES OPEN HOUSE
10:00 a.m. — Speed Library
For details about Archives, call Heather Moore at 601-925-3434.
Tailgating
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — The Quad
Join us for an afternoon of MC festivities including music, the Homecoming Court presentation, Choctaw kids zone, food, and much more! A schedule of the Quad events are below. If you'd like to represent your reunion class, department, or organization with a tailgate, please register below. Contact the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement at alumni@mc.edu if you or others in your class are interested in organizing your reunion tailgate.
National Alumni Association Awards Brunch
11:00 a.m. — Anderson Hall, 2nd Floor B.C. Rogers Student Center
Join the National Alumni Association at our annual Homecoming Brunch as we gather to honor our 2026 distinguished alumni. RSVP required.
Bicentennial Homecoming Parade
1:00 p.m. — College Street
Enjoy as MC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends parade down College Street celebrating the Choctaw spirit.
Follies Encore
2:30 p.m. — Swor Auditorium, Nelson Hall
MC Singers in Concert
3:00 p.m. — Provine Chapel
Join us in Provine Chapel to hear the nationally acclaimed MC Singers in a homecoming concert under the direction of Dr. Beth Everett, Director of Choral Activities.
