Homecoming 2026
Old Friends. New Memories.
October 2-4
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Friday, October 2, 2026
9:00 AM (Shotgun Start) - The Parliament Invitational, Men’s Alumni Lacrosse Golf Tournament
Men’s Lacrosse Alumni will tee off Friday morning at the Keene Country Club for a day of golf, camaraderie, and good times. Join fellow alumni for a great day on the course and a chance to reconnect with the lacrosse family.
Register here.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame, Mabel Brown Room
The induction ceremony of the Keene State College Athletics/Alumni Hall of Fame will welcome a new HOF class, including Brianne Barnes ‘07 for Women’s Basketball, Sarah Begnoche ‘07 for Women’s Basketball, and Ryan Boraski ‘17 for Men’s Swim & Dive. In addition, we will acknowledge the Little East Conference Hall of Fame induction.
7:00 PM- 10 PM- Welcome Back, “Pub Club”, The Pour House, 44 Main Street
Complimentary
Kick off Homecoming Weekend with Welcome Back Night, hosted in collaboration with the Admissions Office, right on Main Street at the Pour House, featuring live music from the alumni band InClover. Gather with classmates and celebrate Keene State traditions, whether you remember the old Pub Club, the campus’s former on-site pub, or have memories from a different era. Enjoy an evening of music, conversation, and coming home to Keene.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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8:30 AM - Men’s Ice Hockey Golf Outing, Bretwood Golf Course
The Men’s Ice Hockey Golf Outing is an annual fundraiser for the team and a great way to kick off the upcoming season with players, families, coaches, alumni, sponsors and friends. 8:30am Shotgun start on Bretwood’s North Course. Barbecue, awards and raffle drawings to follow. To learn more, or to register or sponsor, visit: https://www.keeneowls.com/2026HockeyGolfOuting
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9:30 AM - Nursing Alumni- Cedarcrest Walk & Roll
Reconnect with fellow nursing alumni at the Cedarcrest Walk & Roll: Passport to Celebrations and enjoy a morning of community while supporting Cedarcrest’s mission. Register today and join the nursing alumni as we walk, roll, and make a difference together: https://cedarcrestcenter.org/events/2025-walk-roll-passport-to-celebrations/
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10:30 AM - Keene State Invitational Cross Country meet, Owl Athletic Complex
Alumni are invited to join the race at 10:30 a.m. Contact Coach Roark with any questions: Dan.Roark@keene.edu
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10:00 AM - Swim & Dive Alumni Meet, Spaulding Gymnasium
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11:00 AM - Class Photos, Student Center Lawn
Gather with your classmates on the Student Center Lawn to capture a lasting Homecoming memory with your class photo.
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11:00 AM - Women’s Basketball Alumni Game, Spaulding Gymnasium
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11:30 AM - Parade of Classes, Appian Way, in front of Zorn Dining Commons
Celebrate Keene State pride as alumni classes come together for the Parade of Classes along Appian Way in front of Zorn Dining Commons, continuing a memorable alumni tradition for generations of Owls.
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Fall Barbeque, Fiske Quad,
Cost: $10
Join us on Fiske Quad for a Homecoming barbeque featuring great food, time with fellow alumni, and a live performance by Version Six, our alumni band. A tables will be reserved for the Class of 1986, 1996, and 2001. (a separate communication will be sent to those classes with class representative information)
Guests are encouraged to bring a donation for The Hungry Owl, our campus food pantry, to support students in need. See their Amazon Wish List here.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM- Nursing Simulation Lab, Open House
Explore the Nursing Simulation Lab during this open house and see firsthand the innovative technology and hands-on learning experiences that prepare Keene State nursing students for their future careers.
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM- Beyond the Arch Podcast Studio, Open House
Step inside the Beyond the Arch Podcast Studio, sit where alumni interviews are recorded, and explore our dedicated in-person interview studio.
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1:00 PM - Men’s Soccer Alumni Game, Joyce Field
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM- Alumni Authors Showcase, Mason Library
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2:00 PM - TKE Annual Meeting, Norma Walker Hall
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2:00 PM - Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game, Owl Athletic Complex
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3:00 PM - Softball Alumni Slow Pitch, Owl Athletic Complex
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3:00 PM - Baseball Alumni Game, Owl Athletic Complex
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4:00 PM- Men’s Soccer vs Southern Maine, Dr. Ron Butcher Field, Owl Athletic Complex
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4:00 PM- Class of 1986 Reunion Meet-Up, TDS Building
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4:00 PM- Class of 2001 Closing Time, Margaritas Restaurant
Close out Homecoming Weekend with your classmates at Margarita’s Restaurant. As one chapter closes and another begins, raise a glass to 25 years of memories, friendships, and the journey that started at Keene State.
Parking
Parking on campus will be open to alumni; no parking pass will be required. Parking on Krif Road will be per availability.
Bookstore Hours
Saturday 11:00 am-3:00 pm
The bookstore will have a table set up on the Quad, in addition to the Student Center location.
