Homecoming

11:30 AM - Class of 1966 Reunion
Betty Dobbins Heilman House (President’s Home)

Members of the Class of 1966 are invited at no charge to attend a lunch in your honor as we celebrate your 60th Class reunion. Alumni from previous classes are invited to attend as well.

RSVP: amfox@campbellsville.edu | 270-789-5149

11:30 AM - Golden Heritage Club Reunion, Lunch & Induction Ceremony
E. Bruce Heilman Welcome Center

Golden Heritage Club members are invited to attend the annual reunion and lunch served in honor of this year’s inductees, the class of 1976! The class will also be inducted into the Campbellsville University’s Golden Heritage Club, which is for alumni who have celebrated 50 years or more

Cost: $20 per person | $35 per couple
No charge for Class of 1976 members and their guests.

RSVP Here

6 PM - Alumni Reception & Awards Ceremony
E. Bruce Heilman Welcome Center

Join us for the annual Homecoming Dinner Reception and Awards Ceremony. This year we will honor the 2026 Distinguished Alumni along with other recognitions.

Cost: $20 per person

RSVP Here

7:30 PM - School of the Arts Launch
Ransdell Chapel

We are celebrating the launch of Campbellsville University’s new School of the Arts, featuring the Division of Music, Department of Art and Design, Department of Theatre, and Department of Media and Communication. Alumni and friends are invited to experience an exciting evening highlighting the creativity, talent, and artistry of our students and faculty! 

7 AM - Homecoming 5K Registration

8 AM - CU Homecoming 5K
Powell Athletic Center

Do you enjoy running? Walking? Then come be a part of the CU Homecoming 5K run across campus. All finishers will receive a medal.

Cost: $40 per person, and proceeds will go to the Criminal Justice and Criminology Honor Society.

For more information, email jrbudd@campbellsville.edu. 

8 - 10 AM - Homecoming Family Breakfast
Winters Dining Hall

Come to campus early and visit Winters Dining Hall for a delicious breakfast prepared by Pioneer Foods! Catch up with friends, classmates, and students over a cup of coffee! Enjoy a buffet breakfast before heading to reunions, dedications, parades and more!

Cost: $7.50 per person

8 AM - 12 PM - Annual Homecoming Car Show
Montgomery Library Lawn

Shine your ride and come out to the car show on Montgomery Lawn. Each year, classics, customs, and muscle cars from all eras are on display! For more information, contact Stan McKinney at somckinney@gmail.com 

9 - 9:30 AM - Pray120 Homecoming Prayer Walk
Center for Faith and Ministry - Turner Log Cabin, 505 N. Columbia Ave.

Come to the Center for Faith and Ministry to begin the walk led by Suzanne Hopkins.  You will receive materials to guide you in praying for Campbellsville University as we journey around the campus. 

10 AM - 12 PM - Alumni Art Exhibition
Pence Chowning Art Gallery

We invite you to check out this exhibition featuring various alumni artists! 

10:30 AM - Homecoming Parade
Hoskins Avenue

Always a crowd favorite, the annual Homecoming parade will follow the route through campus. Pick your best spot and enjoy this CU Homecoming tradition back in action! 

11:15 AM - Unveiling the Legacy Garden
Alumni Park

The Legacy Garden is an on-campus project created to honor faculty and staff who retired from Campbellsville College or Campbellsville University with 20 or more years of service. The garden features inscribed bricks for eligible personnel regardless of their campus role. 

11 AM - 1:45 PM - Homecoming Tent Festival
Stapp Lawn/Proctor Knott Parking Lot

Reconnect with classmates, visit with your favorite professors, and visit various department tents. The Homecoming Tent Festival has something for everyone! Inflatables, games, food, and entertainment will make your day special. 

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Lunch on Stapp Lawn

Visit the large white tent on Stapp Lawn for a delicious meal as you reminisce with friends and family. With multiple options and varying pricing, it is a must for your Homecoming visit! 

1:30 PM - Class of 2001 Reunion
Finley Stadium, President’s Suite

Join your fellow classmates from the Class of 2001 for a special reunion during Homecoming weekend! Come enjoy great food, great company, and great football in the President’s Suite at Finley Stadium as the Fighting Tigers take on Georgetown College.

RSVP to Michaela Barta by October 26 at mgbarta@campbellsville.edu or 270-789-5534 

2:01 PM - Homecoming Football Game
Finley Stadium, Citizens Bank Field

The Homecoming Football Game is set at one minute after the hour to pay honor to the legacy of the late legendary Tiger Football Coach Ron Finley! The matchup will be between your Fighting Tigers and Georgetown College. Come cheer on the Tigers and see who will be crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen. 

CU celebrates ‘Maroon Rhapsody’ Homecoming

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University welcomed alumni, students, and friends back to campus for Maroon Rhapsody Homecoming 2025. Highlights included the Homecoming Parade, a thrilling 49‑34 Tiger football win over the University of the Cumberlands, and the crowning of senior Reagan Hash as Homecoming Queen and Tomias Rushin as the first-ever Homecoming King. Alumni from decades past, like Martha Stein, Jody Pickens, and Frankie Elliott, returned to reconnect and be honored in the Golden Heritage Club, bridging generations of Tigers with school spirit and memories.

2024 - Alumni Visit Campus to Celebrate CU Homecoming

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Had it not been for a determined teacher, a helpful admissions director and plenty of financial support, Linda Gaby wouldn’t have found her way to what was then Campbellsville College.

As she prepared to graduate high school, Gaby, a Western Kentucky native, had written off going to college, thinking her family couldn’t afford to put her through school.

“One of my teachers came and got me out of class one day and said, ‘What do you mean you’re not going to college?” Linda recalled. “And I said, ‘You know we can’t afford it,’ and he said, ‘We’re going to talk to the counselor and we’re going to find a way.’”

2023 - Another Reason to Roar: Seeing All the Tigers Together at Campbellsville University’s Homecoming 2023

So much has changed about Campbellsville University since Sharon Hedrick attended as a student 50 years ago.

Numerous new facilities, such as Ransdell Chapel, the School of Nursing and the new press box at Finley Stadium, dot the campus Hedrick once walked as a student.

Even the name of her alma mater has changed, with Campbellsville College becoming Campbellsville University in 1996.

And, the Badgett Academic Support Center (BASC) Banquet Hall, where Hedrick was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club, once served as the school's cafeteria.

2022 - Campbellsville University Celebrates a Homecoming of Milestones

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Homecoming 2022 at Campbellsville University celebrated milestones for the Tiger Marching Band, Fighting Tiger Football Team and the Homecoming Car Show.

Fighting Tiger Football, which debuted in 1987, celebrated its 35^th anniversary. The Tiger Marching Band, which took the field in 1992, celebrated its 30^thanniversary, and the Homecoming Car Show, which made its first appearance in 1992, also celebrated its 30^th anniversary.

Maroon Medley was this year's Homecoming theme.

“Seeing everyone's smiling faces and enjoying all the festivities makes all the preparation and planning worth it,” Ashley Fox, director of alumni relations, said.

2021 - Campbellsville University Homecoming 2021 is Success in Many Areas

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Homecoming 2021 was full of winning for Campbellsville University across the board.

The Fighting Tiger Football team defeated the University of Pikeville 31-28 in the Homecoming game Oct. 9 for their first win of the season and their first Homecoming win since 2015 when the Tigers defeated the University of Pikeville 42-34.

In addition to the Tigers' win, there were also winners for Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Young Alumni, Homecoming Queen, Homecoming floats in the parade, the Classes of 1970 and 1971, Ashley Fox, the 25^thanniversary of the Carver School of Social Work, the Mass Communication Center, a Virtual Trivia game and a scholarship fund start for the late artist Tommy Clark.

2020 - Campbellsville University Celebrates First Virtual Homecoming with LawrenceburgSstudent Sammy Rogers Crowned Queen

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Although there weren't thousands of people on Campbellsville University's campus for her 2020 Homecoming, the university's first virtual one was a success, according to Ashley Fox, director of alumni relations.

“Even though we couldn't gather on campus for this year's Homecoming, I could still feel the connection to the CU family through our virtual events,” she said.

Videos and contests were the “norm” for the “Play Paws Rewind” virtual Homecoming with posts from the university appearing in feeds and being seen over 75,000 times.

2019 - Friends and Family of the Past and Present ‘Return Home and Reconnect' at Campbellsville University's 2019 Homecoming Day

Homecoming 2019 was held on Oct. 17-19 where Savannah Gregory was crowned Homecoming Queen; Hilda Legg, and Fred and Martha Stein were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award; Phillip Hert and Jana Harston Hert were named Honorary Alumni; the Class of 1969 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against the University of Pikeville; the Homecoming parade float winner was International Student Association where Legg served as the grand marshal; a ribbon cutting took place for the new fieldhouse; and the University Theater performed "She Loves Me."

2018 - Campbellsville University Crowns Kendra Polston as 2018 Homecoming Queen

Homecoming 2018 was held on Oct. 5-6 where Kendra Polston was crowned Homecoming Queen; Dr. Paul and Shirley Lawson were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award; the Class of 1968 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against Bethel University; the Homecoming parade float winner was Residence Life; and military veterans, including CU Board of Trustees Member Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, were honored at a ceremony and were grand marshals during the parade.

2017 - Homecoming Chooses Rachel Mobley as Queen; Loses Football Game in Double Overtime to Georgetown 31-24

Homecoming 2017 was held on Oct. 27-28 where Rachel Mobley was crowned Homecoming Queen; Debby and Dave Duda and B.J. Senior were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award, and Senior's wife, Vicki, was named an Honorary Alumna; the Class of 1967 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1957 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers faced off against Georgetown College in double overtime; the Homecoming parade float winner was the School of Education; and the Car Cruise celebrated its 25th anniversary.

2016 - CU Holds ‘Best of the Bluegrass' Homecoming; Lindy Forbes is Distinguished Alumna; Jesslyn McCandless is Homecoming Queen

Homecoming 2016 was held on Oct. 14-15 where Jesslyn McCandless was crowned Homecoming Queen; Lindy Forbes was awarded the Distinguished Alumna Award and her mother, Betty, was named an Honorary Alumna; the Class of 1966 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1956 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers faced off against Bethel University; the Homecoming parade float winner was the International Student Association; the Tiger Marching Band held it's 25th anniversary and was directed by Dr. David McCullough, the first band director; the Exie Boys performed on campus; and Bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder held a concert to kick off Homecoming festivities.

2015 - Campbellsville Defeats Pikeville; Fyfe Crowned Homecoming Queen

Homecoming 2015 was held on on Oct. 9-10 where Mhairi Fyfe was crowned Homecoming Queen; Mary Kathryn Colvin McKinley and B. Wade were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award; the Class of 1965 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1955 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers defeated the University of Pikeville; the Homecoming parade float winner was the International Student Association; the Exie Boys performed on campus and Christian rock band, Sons of Thunder, performed on Stapp Lawn.

2014 - CU Tigers Defeat Georgetown 28-24; Katlin Weeks is Homecoming Queen

Homecoming 2014 was held on Oct. 10-11 where Katlin Weeks was crowned Homecoming Queen; Randy Herron and Reid Brown were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award and Brown's wife, Annette, was named an Honorary Alumna; the Class of 1964 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1954 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers defeated Georgetown College; and the Homecoming parade float winner was the International Student Association.

2013 - Campbellsville Celebrates ‘There's NO Place Like Homecoming!'

Homecoming 2013 was held on Oct. 4-5 where Mary Kate Young Rodgers was crowned Homecoming Queen; Ronnie Hord and Pat Save Webster were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award; the Class of 1963 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1953 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers defeated Kentucky Christian University; the Homecoming parade float winner was Residence Life; the Exie Boys performed on campus; and Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Winters, president and first lady of CU from 1988 to 1999, attended the Student Government Association breakfast reunion, and Winters performed the coin toss to start the football game.

2012 - CU Announces Emily Shultz as 2012 Homecoming Queen

Homecoming 2012 was held on Oct. 12-13 where Emily Shultz was crowned Homecoming Queen; Ron and Mary Lou Rafferty were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award; the Class of 1962 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1952 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers defeated Lindsey Wilson College where the football program celebrated its 25th anniversary; the Homecoming parade float winner was the social work club, SWITCH; the Tiger Marching Band held it's 20th anniversary; and the Car Show held it's 20th anniversary.

2011 - Tigers' Homecoming Rally Falls Short, 20 - 13

Homecoming 2011 was held on Oct. 14-15 where Katie Kelien was crowned Homecoming Queen; Henry and Sharon Lee were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award and Leo and Laura Weddle were named Honorary Alumni; the Class of 1961 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1951 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers faced off against the University of the Cumberlands; the Homecoming parade float winner was the School of Nursing; and a 10-year reunion was held for the 2001 football team.

2010 - Campbellsville University Homecoming '10 is ‘Eye of the Tiger'

Homecoming 2010 was held on Oct. 22-23 where Faith Manion was crowned Homecoming Queen; Bill Chandler was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award; Chandler's wife, Jill, and CU Board of Trustees member Dr. Johnnie Clark, were named Honorary Alumni; the Class of 1960, the first four-year graduating class, were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club and the Class of 1950 held a reunion; the Fighting Tigers defeated Faulkner University; and the Homecoming parade float winner was Baptist Campus Ministry.

2009 - CU 2009 Homecoming Queen Candidates

Homecoming 2009 was held on Oct. 10-11 where Maria Gomez was crowned Homecoming Queen; Dr. Joe Owens, CU Board of Trustees member, and his wife, Elizabeth, were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award; the Class of 1959 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against the University of Virginia; the Homecoming parade float winner was Sigma Zeta; and The Girondees, a band first formed at CU, performed for the first time in 41 years with all band members.

2008 - CU Announces 2008 Homecoming Queen Candidates

Homecoming 2008 was held on Oct. 3-4 where Cheris Evans was crowned Homecoming Queen; Rev. Jim McKinley was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award; the Class of 1958 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against Shorter College; the Homecoming parade float winner was the School of Music; and magician David Garrard held a magic show during the Homecoming Banquet.

2007 - Campbellsville University Celebrates New Century for Homecoming

Homecoming 2007 was held on Oct. 5-6 where Shajuana Ditto was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1957 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against the University of Virginia; the Homecoming parade winner was KEA-SP; and Michael Kelley, a Christian vocal impressionist, was the guest speaker at the Homecoming Banquet.

2006 - Campbellsville University Centennial Homecoming a Success

Homecoming 2006 was held on Oct. 6-7 where Claryssa Tomaz was crowned Homecoming Queen; Scotty Lane Coconougher Clenney was awarded the Distinguished Alumna Award; the Class of 1956 were inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against the University of the Cumberlands; and the Homecoming parade float winner was Sigma Zeta.

 

2005 - Homecoming

Ahead of Her Time

Homecoming 2005 was held on Oct. 21-22 where Vanessa Cross was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1955 was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers defeated Cumberland University; and a “100 Years of Sports” event was held.

More Information: Pages 13-14

2004 - Homecoming

Up, Up and Away

Homecoming 2004 was held on Oct. 15-16 where Kaysee Graham was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1954 was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers defeated Lambuth University; the Homecoming parade float winner was Residence Life; and the Hand Bell Choir celebrated its 25th anniversary.

More Information: Pages 12-13

2003 - Homecoming

On Broadway - A Salute to Broadway

Homecoming 2003 was held on Oct. 10-11 where Mary Beth England was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1953 was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; and the Fighting Tigers faced off against Belhaven College.

More Information: Pages 8-9

2002 - Homecoming

CU's Greatest Hits

Homecoming 2002 was held on Oct. 4-5 where Lindsay Ball was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1952 was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers faced off against Lambuth University; and the Homecoming parade float winner was Kentucky Heartland Outreach.

More Information: Pages 12-13

2001 - Homecoming

The Joy is in the Journey

Homecoming 2001 was held on Oct. 5-6 where Heather Tapp was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1951 was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; and the Fighting Tigers defeated Belhaven College.

2000 - Homecoming

The Fabric of Family

Homecoming 2000 was held on Oct. 13-14 where Leanne Quinlan was crowned Homecoming Queen; the Class of 1950 was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club; the Fighting Tigers defeated Kentucky Wesleyan College; and the Homecoming parade returned from hiatus.