Join your classmates at Friends University on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, as we welcome back all alumni, students, faculty, staff and community for Homecoming 2026!
Schedule of Events
October 2, 2026
9:00am – 2:00pm – Preview Day for high schoolers of Friends University Alumni. Register here.
5:00 – 7:00pm – First Friday Art Exhibit in the Riney Fine Arts Center Gallery – FREE
5:30pm – Social Hour for Distinguished Alumni & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner at the Ninth Floor Club & Venue
6:30pm – Program and Dinner for Distinguished Alumni & Athletic Hall of Fame
October 3, 2026
9:00am – Class Reunions for 1966, 1976, and 1986 in the Riney Fine Arts Center Atrium and Sebits Auditorium
TBD – Parade down University Street – Sign Up to Walk in the Parade or Donate Candy
12:00 pm – Tailgating and yard games inside the stadium
11:30am-2:30pm – Food Trucks on St. Clair Street
1:00pm – Falcon Football vs Ottawa University Football game at Adair-Austin Stadium (Alumni are FREE through the Alumni Entrance)
Class Reunions
Friends University is excited to welcome back home the Classes of 1966, 1976 and 1986 for their 60th, 50th, and 40th year reunions. The Classes of 1965, 1967, 1975, 1977, 1985, and 1987 are welcome to join! We recognize that friends are made across class years. Please RSVP to Jessica Boone, Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Fund, at jessica_boone@friends.edu to make sure we know you are coming.
If you are a member of the Classes of 1996, 2006 and 2016 and would like to coordinate a reunion for your class, please contact Jessica as well. We’d love to assist you in making a meaningful time for your class, reaching out to your classmates and encouraging them to come!
As always, everyone is welcome to come to the Homecoming activities! Invite a friend and come join us.
Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
Friends University has the distinct pleasure of honoring a group of talented, accomplished alumni during Homecoming weekend.
The nominees will be honored on October 2, 2026 at the Ninth Floor Club + Venue (formerly the Petroleum Club). Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. The program and dinner, catered by Ninth Floor Club + Venue, will be begin at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $40 per person and include dinner. A cash bar will be provided. Tickets can be purchased at the button below. We will not be selling tickets at the door so be sure to get your ticket ahead of time.
2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Nominees:
Dr. David & Kathy Pauls, ’84 – Outstanding Achievement in RISE Values
Lynn Ghormley, ’77 – Outstanding Achievement in the Fine Arts
Shelli Kadel, ’81 – Outstanding Christian Leadership & Service
2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominees:
Emma Koepp (Women’s Soccer), ’17
Jacob Bruster (Football), ’09
Robin Johnson (Athletic Training)
2011-2012 Track and Cross Country Program
Enjoy Your Time at Homecoming!
Fun Things to Do In Wichita
Derby Historical Society & Museum
Free Admission
Saturdays Only, Hours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
See the former Fellow-Reeves Museum artifacts at the Derby Museum
Botanica
701 N Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203
Check their website for hours.
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212
Check their website for hours.
Wichita – Sedgwick County Historical Museum
204 S Main, Wichita, KS 67202
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