Come Home toAlumni Homecoming
A joyful weekend celebrating the people, memories, and mission that make our community “home.”
Ave Maria University
Welcome Back, Gyrenes
A weekend made for coming home.
Come home to Ave Maria University for a joyful weekend celebrating the people, memories, and mission that make our community “home.” This Homecoming features a distillery tasting during the welcome reception with your favorite professors, a career panel by standout alums, and — for the first time ever — our Annual Alumni Awards at football halftime honoring the classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006.
Weekend Highlights
What makes this year special
Distillery Tasting Reception
Kick off the weekend with a welcome reception featuring a distillery tasting alongside your favorite professors.
Alumni Career Success Panel
Hear from standout alumni — nominate yourself or a classmate to join the panel opened by Dr. Dinan.
First-Ever Alumni Awards Halftime
Celebrate the classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006 during the football game at halftime.
Registration
Get your tickets
Child tickets are for ages 3–12. The Hall of Fame Induction Dinner requires separate registration and is not included with Homecoming tickets. Questions? Email meagan.schneider@avemaria.edu.
Alumni Ticket
$40
Homecoming weekend events · you or your spouse (Hall of Fame Induction Dinner not included)
Child Ticket
$30
Ages 3–12 · Hall of Fame Induction Dinner not included
Tickets are purchased on giving.avemaria.edu/alumni-homecoming
Schedule
Your Homecoming weekend
More details and locations will be shared as the weekend approaches. The Hall of Fame Induction Dinner requires separate registration.
Friday, October 23, 2026
- 5:30 p.m.Alumni Reception
- 6:30 p.m.Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
Separate registration required — not included with Homecoming tickets
- 9:00 p.m.Ledo's After Party
Location
Ave Maria University
5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL 34142
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We can't wait to welcome you back.
An unforgettable Homecoming at your Alma Mater — whether you graduated last year or decades ago, you're an essential part of the AMU family. Go Gyrenes!
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