Homecoming Weekend

Join us for Point Park University's 2026 Homecoming Weekend!

We are excited to invite you to campus for our annual Homecoming celebration on Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27. Homecoming 2026 promises to be a memorable event filled with opportunities to reconnect, make new memories, and celebrate the legacy of Point Park University. 

Contact us at alumni@pointpark.edu or 412-392-8166 if you have any questions.

Friday, September 25

 

16th Annual Point Park Athletics Golf Outing

7 a.m. Registration | 8 a.m. Shotgun Start | Quicksilver Golf Club
View more information and purchase a ticket or a foursome.  Avid and recreational golfers welcome!

 

Dance Alumni Take Over

All Day | GRW Dance Complex | School of Dance Event
The School of Dance is opening its doors for dance alumni to teach dance technique classes to dance majors. Alumni will be assigned to technique classes that are already scheduled, depending on their expertise. Interested in teaching? View our sign-up and general information form.

 

Murder Mystery Adventure

1 to 3 p.m. | Various Arts & Sciences Classrooms |  School of Arts & Sciences Event
Join this thrilling murder mystery adventure led by the School of Arts & Sciences professors, alumni, staff, and students. View more information and sign up here.

 

Student Media Reunion

2 to 3 p.m. | Center for Media Innovation | School of Communication Event
Join fellow Point Park student media alumni for an afternoon of connection and reminiscing about your time with The Globe, U-View, WPPJ, The Pioneer, and the Cavalcade. View our sign-up and general information form.

 

From Practice to Leadership: Voices of Excellence in Education Speaker Series

Sessions at 3 and 4 p.m. | JVH Auditorium (Thayer Hall) | School of Education Event
Join this educational speaker series to hear from some PA's finest educators as they share their unique journeys to leadership. View our sign-up and general information form.

• 3 p.m. - Dr. Cindy Zurchin (Point Park University Adjunct Faculty)
• 4 p.m. - National State Teachers of the Year Panel with Joe Welch & Maddie Loring

 

College Memories: Why They Matter in Careers and Life

4:30 to 5:45 p.m. | Sales & Innovation Center Lobby in West Penn Hall | Rowland School of Business Event
What memories remain with you and guide your life and career? Hear from Point Park alumni as they reflect on their career journeys, the impact of their Point Park experience, and the special memories they’ve made along the way. View our sign-up and general information.

 

Headshots & Happy Hour

5 to 8 p.m. | Second Floor, Outdoor Terrace of Charity Randall Performance Plaza at the Pittsburgh Playhouse | Office of University Advancement
The Office of University Advancement welcomes you to an evening of connection and fun as we celebrate the kickoff to Homecoming Weekend! Enjoy the beautiful views from the Pittsburgh Playhouse terrace, take part in delicious heavy appetizers & drinks, and even get a new headshot done by one of our student photographers! This year, we especially want to celebrate our alumni who are celebrating graduation milestones in the coming year. Those folks are:

• Class of 2021 - Celebrating 5 Years
• Class of 2016 - Celebrating 10 Years
• Class of 2001 - Celebrating 25 Years
• Class of 1996 - Celebrating 30 Years
• Class of 1986 - Celebrating 40 Years
• Class of 1976 - Celebrating 50 Years  

View RSVP for this event here. 

Celebrating one of the anniversaries above?  Send us an email at alumni@pointpark.edu.

 

Saturday, September 26

 

Pioneer Pride Festival

Noon to 5 p.m. | Village Park 
Take part in Point Park's newest homecoming tradition, the Pioneer Pride Festival!  Alumni, faculty, staff, and students alike can take part in all the activities this festival has to offer! With vendors, a dunk tank, DJ, food trucks, the Red Bin Regatta Parade, pep rally, and more, there's something for the entire family to enjoy! View our sign-up sheet for this exciting event.

 

Athletics Hall of Fame

Pittsburgh Playhouse, PNC Theatre | Point Park Athletics
Ticketed event with advance registration is required. For more information, please visit the Athletics website.

 

Sunday, September 27

 

Distinguished Awards Brunch

9 a.m. to Noon | Third Floor Lawrence Hall, LH Ballroom| Office of University Advancement & Alumni Association Board
Celebrate and honor recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, Professor, and Student Success Awards. Registration for this event can be found here.

 

Pioneer Men's & Women's Soccer Afternoon Doubleheader

For more information and updated game times, go to pointparksports.com.

 

 

 

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