WVU Black Alumni Reunion Weekend

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 am UTC-04:00

Morgantown | Morgantown

WVU Black Alumni Association
Publisher/HostWVU Black Alumni Association
WVU Black Alumni Reunion Weekend
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Still Here. Still Mountaineers. WVU Black alumni and friends return to Morgantown for a reunion weekend of tradition and celebration!
About this Event

Still Here. Still Mountaineers.

Black alumni and friends are coming back to Morgantown for a weekend that brings the best parts of WVU back together. 🏔️

Good music. Old friends. New connections. The kind of energy that only happens when Mountaineers reunite.

This weekend is about reconnecting, celebrating the legacy we built, supporting alumni owned businesses, and enjoying time together back where so many memories began.

🕊️ Friday | 6 PM: Memorial Service honoring Coach Garrett Ford Sr. (WVU Indoor Practice Field)
🎶 Friday Night: Welcome Home Mixer + Black Alumni Marketplace
🍗 Saturday Day: Black Alumni Tailgate + Gold & Blue Spring Festival
✨ Saturday Night: Alumni Closing Party co hosted with the WV Ques

Pull up. Bring your friends. Bring your WVU stories.

Still Here. Still Mountaineers. 💙💛


Friday, April 17

đź•‘: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Memorial Service for Coach Garrett Ford Sr.

Info: We will begin reunion weekend by honoring the life and legacy of Coach Garrett Ford Sr., a trailblazer whose leadership and impact helped shape generations of Mountaineers.

Coach Ford was more than a coach. He was a mentor, a pioneer, and a powerful presence in the WVU community. Alumni, friends, and the Mountaineer family are invited to gather as we reflect, remember, and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.


đź•‘: 07:30 PM - 01:00 AM
Welcome Home Mixer + Black Alumni Marketplace

Info: Kick off the reunion weekend by reconnecting with Black alumni and friends from across generations. The Welcome Home Mixer sets the tone with music, good conversation, and a relaxed space to catch up with classmates and meet new Mountaineers.

The evening also features the Black Alumni Marketplace, highlighting alumni owned businesses, brands, and creative ventures.

Come grab a drink, support fellow alumni, and start the weekend off right.


Saturday, April 18

đź•‘: 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Black Alumni Gold and Blue Tailgate

Info: The reunion energy continues with the Black Alumni Tailgate and Cookout!

Expect good food, music and plenty of Mountaineer pride. This is the space to reconnect, represent your class year, and enjoy the kind of tailgate that only WVU alumni know how to throw.

Bring your crew and pull up ready to celebrate. ️


đź•‘: 09:00 PM - 02:00 AM
The Alumni Closing Party

Info: Close out reunion weekend in style at the closing event, a night of music, fellowship, and celebration with Black alumni and friends.

Co hosted with the WV Ques, the evening brings together alumni from across generations for a night filled with great music, good vibes, and Mountaineer pride.

Dress sharp and come ready to celebrate.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Morgantown, United States

Tickets

USD 18.92 to USD 86.79

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