About this Event
MUBA 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend Celebration
This is more than a Homecoming Weekend.
It's a celebration of 50 years of excellence, leadership, service, friendship, and legacy.
For one special weekend, generations of Marshall alumni will come together to honor our past, celebrate our present, and invest in our future.
Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty years ago, this is your opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate what it means to be part of the MUBA family.
💚 50 Years. One Legacy. One Family.
🦬 We're Coming Home.
Secure your tickets today and be part of MUBA history!
✔️ Four days of exclusive 50th Anniversary events
✔️ Opportunities to reconnect with classmates and lifelong friends
✔️ Special recognition of Hall of Fame inductees
✔️ Premium Homecoming experiences
✔️ Music, dancing, fellowship, and celebration
✔️ Marshall traditions and Herd pride
✔️ Memories that will last a lifetime
🎟️ Why You Should Attend
🤝 Friday, September 25
Meet & Greet
Gather in the Nate Ruffin Room at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall to reconnect with fellow alumni, reminisce about your Marshall days, and kick off an exciting weekend of celebration.
🎺 Homecoming Parade Viewing Experience
Enjoy premium parade viewing from the patio of the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall as we celebrate Marshall University's Homecoming traditions and show our Herd pride.
🏆 Black Alumni Hall of Fame
The evening culminates with the Black Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, where we will honor distinguished alumni whose leadership, service, and achievements have made a lasting impact on Marshall University and beyond.
🏈 Saturday, September 26
Annual Business Meeting
Join us as we reflect on MUBA's accomplishments, celebrate our growth, and discuss the future of our organization.
Location: To Be Determined
Tailgate & Marshall Football Game
Experience the excitement of Homecoming Saturday with food, fellowship, and Marshall pride as we gather before cheering on the Herd.
🎧 Family Reunion Dance
The weekend's signature event!
Hosted at the DoubleTree Hotel, this unforgettable celebration will feature 3 DJs, great music, dancing, fellowship, and all the energy of a family reunion.
We're taking it back to the days of:
📼 8-Tracks
📻 Boomboxes
📟 Skypagers
💿 Classic jams and unforgettable memories
Whether you're dancing to old-school favorites or today's hits, this will be the place to celebrate 50 years of MUBA in style.
🕊️ Sunday, September 27
Memorial Service
As we celebrate our history, we will also take time to honor and remember the alumni, family members, and friends who helped shape our MUBA legacy.
Location: To Be Determined
✨ What You Can Expect
Event venue
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.