Join in the largest migration of Pioneers, as alumni and friends descend upon the MNU campus for a weekend of meaningful activities designed to help everyone remember, relive, and reconnect.
Homecoming is the largest gathering of MNU alumni all year long. We welcome alums and their families to campus for a weekend full of fun and meaningful events and activities. We worship, enjoy fellowship with each other, cheer for our teams, admire the talent of our current students and our fellow alums, recognize the purposeful lives we lead, and celebrate the faithful lives of those we have lost in the past year.
It is a powerful weekend and we want as many alums as possible to join us on campus every year.
Check back soon for an updated schedule.
| 9:00 AM | Homecoming Visit Day Check-In (for prospective students) | Cunningham Center (Grand Rotunda) |
| 9:30 AM | Homecoming Chapel | College Church (Main Worship Center) |
| 11:30 AM | Alumni Award Honorees Luncheon (invite only) | Cunningham Center (Austin Room) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch** | Cunningham Center (Wylie Commons) |
| 12:30 PM | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Bell Center (Performance Hall) |
| 3:00 PM | Hymn Sing-Along | Bell Center (McIntire Room) |
| 5:00 PM | MNU 60-Year Birthday Bash* | Campus Mall |
| 6:00 PM | Track & Field Dedication Ceremony | Copeland Athletic Complex |
| 7:00 PM | COLLAGE: Performing Arts Concert* | Bell Center (Performance Hall) |
| 7:00 PM | Volleyball Game vs William Woods* | Cook Center |
| 7:00 PM | Class of 1976 Reception | Cunningham Center (Hight Lounge) |
| 8:30 PM | Friends of the Performing Arts Dessert Reception | Bell Center (Gilmore Room) |
| 8:30 PM | Nursing Class of 1981 Reunion & Reception | Cunningham Center (Tollefson Room) |
| 9:00 PM | Men’s Soccer Alumni Indoor Game | Toca-Fusion Fieldhouse (NW Olathe) |
| 8:00 AM | Homecoming Celebration Breakfast* | College Church (Uphaus Hall) |
| 9:00 AM | Football Visit Day Check-In | Copeland Athletic Complex |
| 9:00 AM | Women’s Soccer Alumni Gathering | Cook Center (North Gym) |
| 10:00 AM | Class Reunions* | Metz/Smith/Bell |
| 10:00 AM | Golden Reunion: Class of 1976* | College Church (Garrett Chapel) |
| 10:00 AM | Volleyball Alumni Game | Cook Center |
| 10:00 AM | Nursing Alumni Brunch & Facility Tour* | Cook Center |
| 10:00 AM | Volleyball Alumni Game | Cook Center |
| 12:00 PM | Tailgate Lunch** | Copeland Athletic Complex |
| 12:00 PM | Women’s Soccer Game vs Grand View* | Pioneer Field |
| 1:00 PM | Homecoming Football Game vs Missouri Baptist* | Copeland Athletic Complex |
| 2:30 PM | Men’s Soccer Game vs Grand View* | Pioneer Field |
| 5:00 PM | Pioneer Family Feast* | Cunningham Center (Wiley Commons) |
| 5:30 PM | Pioneer Store (Open till 7PM) | Cunningham Center (The Pioneer Store) |
| 6:30 PM | MNU Night of Praise | Campus Mall |
| 7:00 PM | Women’s Basketball Alumni Game | Cook Center |
| 8:30 PM | Athletic Training Reunion & Reception | Cunningham Center (Tollefson Room) |
| 8:30 PM | Men’s Basketball Alumni Game | Cook Center |
| 8:00 AM | President’s Memorial Prayer Breakfast (invite only) | Bell Center (Grand Lobby) |
| 9:00 AM | Homecoming & Family Worship | College Church |
| 10:30 AM | Golden Reunion Sunday School Class | College Church (Choir Room) |
Each year, we honor several alumni who have led purposeful lives following their days at MNU. These awards include: Alumna of the Year, Alumnus of the Year, Young Alum of the Year, and Carrying the Torch. In 2022, we created the Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award to honor alumni who are serving in the public sector. If you would like to nominate a Pioneer for any of these awards, please fill out the Nomination Form by May 1. Recipients will be announced in August and will be honored during Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 9-11.
Remember, relive, and reconnect as the classes of 1972-1975 welcome the Class of 1976 into the Golden Circle at their 50-year reunion, while the classes of ’81, ’91, ’01, ’11, and ’21 celebrate their reunions. Each class will have their own reserved room and a committee of peers organizing activities. Cost is free, but registration is required.
There is a little something for everyone on the Homecoming schedule:
Reunion Alumni: Homecoming Chapel; Class Reunions; Homecoming Celebration Breakfast; Homecoming Football Game; Pioneer Family Feast; MNU Night of Praise
Former Athletes: Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; Athletic Alumni Gatherings for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Families: Junior/Senior Visit Weekend; MNU Block Party; Homecoming Football Game; Pioneer Family Feast; MNU Night of Praise
MNU Fans: Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; Pioneer Volleyball Match, Homecoming Football Game; Pioneer Men’s & Women’s Soccer Matches; Men’s & Women’s Basketball Varsity vs Alumni Games
Music Lovers: Homecoming Chapel; Collage Concert; MNU Night of Praise
Engage more deeply in the life and mission of your alma mater.