Franklin College’s annual Homecoming festivities will take place Monday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 11. Registration, when required, is available online at https://franklincollege.edu/alumni/homecoming or by calling (317) 738-8040.

The highlights of Homecoming festivities include:

Virtual 5K, Monday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct. 11

Celebrate Homecoming wherever you are by completing a 5K run or walk on your own or with fellow Grizzlies in your community. Participants are encouraged to share a photo during Homecoming week on the Franklin College Alumni Association Facebook page for a chance to win blue and gold swag. Participation is free.

All-Reunion Online Party, Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.

Join fellow alumni via Zoom for an informal gathering! Free to attend. Registration is required.

Multicultural Celebration, Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Join us on Dame Mall for a family-friendly celebration of cultures from around the world through food, music, games and more. Secure your spot today!

Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate a long tradition of athletic excellence as we welcome Chad Rupp ’09 (football); Amy (Shidler) Long ’01 (golf); and Robyn (Burns) Witty ’06 (cross country/track) into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The banquet will be held in the Branigin Room of the Napolitan Student Center. Cost is $30 per person. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Roy E. Tillotson Alumni Golf Tournament, Friday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m.

The Roy E. Tillotson Alumni Golf Tournament will be held at Hillview Country Club in Franklin. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. The registration fee of $100 per player includes green fees, cart, snacks, drinks, appetizers and prizes. Registration is required.

Hail to Franklin Alumni Awards and 50^th Reunion Celebration, Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
Join President Kerry N. Prather as he presents the 2026 Alumni Awards and recognizes the Class of 1976 in honor of its 50th reunion at Garment Factory Events in Franklin. Since 1954, the Alumni Council of Franklin College has maintained an awards program to honor alumni and friends of the college for outstanding professional achievement/community leadership as well as service to the college.

This year’s honorees are: Betty (Reed) Packard Voris ’59, Distinguished Alumni Award; Karle (Schaefer) Hougland ’09, Young Alumni Award; Pamela (Whittenbarger) Essex ’77, Hail to Franklin Award; and Robert B. and Ruth Brown, Associate Alumni Award.

The evening will also celebrate the Class of 1976 and commemorate 50 years since their Franklin College graduation. These alumni will be inducted into the John Dame Society. Registration is required. Free to attend.

All-Alumni Reunion Gathering, Friday, Oct. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Join alumni of all ages at Garment Factory Events in Franklin for a fun yet informal gathering. Food will be provided by the Franklin College Alumni Council. A cash bar will also be available. Registration requested. Free to attend.

Traditional Burning of the Privy, Friday, Oct. 9 at 8:45 p.m.
Join faculty, staff, students and fellow alumni for the annual privy burning at the corner of Monroe and Forsythe streets.

All-Alumni Photo, Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.

All Franklin College alumni are encouraged to gather outside of the Faught Stadium main gate to participate in the group photo.

Grizzlies Football vs. Mount St. Joseph Lions, Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m.
The Homecoming football game will be played at Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium, where the Grizzlies will take on the Mount St. Joseph Lions. Crowning of the Homecoming royalty will be held at halftime. General admission to the game through Eventlink is $10 ($8 for ages 65 and older). Admission is free for anyone age 12 or younger and individuals with a valid FC ID. To purchase tickets, visit websites.eventlink.com/s/franklin-college/Tickets.

This is a limited list of the many events that will take place during Homecoming Week. For a complete schedule and for more information, visit https://franklincollege.edu/alumni/homecoming or contact the Division of Institutional Advancement at (317) 738-8040.