Signature Events
The Office of Alumni Relations hosts a collection of Signature Events throughout the year for our alumni and friends to stay connected with ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù.
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to the Nest with the little Cardinals in your life for our annual ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Alumni Easter Egg Hunt! Alumni and friends are invited to return to campus to meet Red the Cardinal, enjoy fun games and children’s activities, and participate in an exciting Easter egg hunt right in the heart of our Broadway campus.
For our youngest Cardinals, we’ll also offer a special toddler-only Easter Egg Hunt designed just for them.
Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for a festive spring celebration with the Cardinal community!
Ring Ceremony
The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Ring Ceremony commemorates your academic achievements and presents you with your class ring! This celebration, taking place in the fall and in the spring, is open to students and alumni who have purchased the official Herff Jones class rings. Prior to the ceremony, all rings stay overnight at Chapel of the Incarnate Word. The fall Ring Ceremony will be taking place Monday, December 8. The spring Ring Ceremony will be taking place Monday, May 4.
Swing-In Auction and Golf Tournament
The Swing-In Auction Party and Golf Tournament is an annual event of the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù that raises funds for much-needed scholarships. The generosity of supporters like you allows us to uphold a long tradition of excellence and ensures our students grow and develop into concerned and enlightened citizens with hearts for our Mission and for their ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù family!
EVENT INFORMATION
Trunk or Treat
Calling all spooky fanatics and candy lovers! Bring your little trick-or-treaters to Broadway and Hildebrand for our annual Trunk-or-Treat event (date TBD). Student groups from across ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù decorate their vehicles with different Halloween themes and pass out candy to all who dare to stop by. Trunk-or-Treat is open to all alumni, friends and little Cardinals. Registration coming soon.
Homecoming
²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Homecoming is a historic tradition that unites our university community. This year’s Homecoming will be taking place November 9 – 15, 2026, with on-campus events, the Homecoming football game and tailgate, and the celebration of our 50th-year reunion graduates – the class of ’75. Sign up for Homecoming events today!
Light the Way – Exclusive Alumni Area
²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s Light the Way Holiday Festival presented by H-E-B, will be back for its 40th year with all the traditions you know and love. There is live music, food trucks, Shoppers' Lane, meet and greets with Santa, and of course, a million twinkling lights and fireworks to end the night. Light the Way will be on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Details for our exclusive alumni area are coming soon.