Every year, we welcome back our UST alumni with many events for our entire UST community. Join us Nov. 2-9 for the Chili Cook Off, the annual Alumni Memorial Mass and our Celt Tailgate before the men's and women's basketball games. It's a fun week at UST!
Monday (Nov 2)
Cops & Donuts │ 8:00AM – 10:30AM │ UST Seal
🚀🍩 Protectin’, servin’, and launching your morning into orbit! Swing by for a delicious breakfast and warm smiles from UST’s Police Department and Registered Student Organizations. Grab a donut, fuel up for the day, take a photo, and enjoy a stellar start to Homecoming!
Alumni Memorial Mass & Reception │ 12:20PM – 2:00PM │ Chapel of St. Basil
Join us for the Memorial Mass at the Chapel of St. Basil presided by Fr. Steven Huber '18 and Deacon Thad Kudela '18.
Click here to review the list of names of those we are celebrating this year. If you see someone missing, please email us at
alumni@stthom.edu.
Dia De Los Muertos Altar Viewing | 1:30PM – 2:30PM | Crooker Lobby
Tuesday (Nov 3)
Homecoming Liftoff │ 12:30PM – 2:00PM │ Crooker Patio
Campus Activities Board invites you to our first-ever Homecoming Liftoff event! Come celebrate the start of Homecoming season with personalized mums, delicious food, mocktails, and fun activities while making memories with friends and getting into the Homecoming spirit. Students are also encouraged to bring their own boots and jeans to decorate, creating your perfect Homecoming look!
Battle of the Celts: Staffulty vs Students Volleyball Game │ 5 – 7 p.m. │ JAAC Gym
Who will rule the galaxy? 🌠 Students and faculty/staff face off in a cosmic volleyball clash hosted by Celt Sports Association, where every serve, spike, and save brings the Homecoming spirit to new heights!
Wednesday (Nov 4)
Celt Coffee Spirit Day │ 12:30PM – 2:00PM │ UST Seal
Brew-tiful News, Celts! Join us for Celt Coffee Day on the UST Seal! Let’s espresso ourselves and perk up our afternoon with a delightful cup of coffee! Whether you’re a latte lover or a cappuccino connoisseur, there’s something for everyone. Don't miss this chance to caffeinate your day, connect with fellow Celts, and brew up some fun! We promise it’ll be grounds for a great time! ☕✨For any questions please reach out to
studentactivities@stthom.edu.
Rockets Game vs. Timberwolves │ 7:30PM │ Toyota Center (tickets required)
Thursday (Nov 5)
Chili Cook Off │ 11:30AM – 2:00PM │ Campus Life Mall
It's heating up at UST! Who’s got the best chili on campus? Departments, organizations, and clubs will face off at the Celt Chili Cook-Off for the ultimate title! Come enjoy good food, school spirit, and a little friendly competition….one stellar bowl at a time.
Friday (Nov 6)
Business Symposium │ 2:00PM – 5:00PM│ Welder Hall
Join us for the CSB Business Symposium on November 6, 2026, for an engaging afternoon exploring the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities of leading with ethical AI.
Rock the Block │ 5:30PM │ Welder Hall
Cameron School of Business alumni and current students are invited to join us for the return of a beloved tradition, Rock the Block! Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. in Welder Hall.
Saturday (Nov 7)
Alumni Reunion and Celebration Brunch │ 10:00AM – 12:00PM │ Scanlan
The weekend continues with the Alumni Reunion and Celebration Brunch, where we’ll recognize milestone graduates from the classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2016, and 2026. Join us in Scanlan Room on campus.
Celt Tailgate │ 11:00AM – 1:30PM│ Campus Life Mall
Get ready for an out-of-this-world afternoon of Celt pride! Students, staff, families, and alumni are invited to blast off at the Celt Tailgate for an afternoon packed with music, food, games, and fun for the whole UST community. Explore a galaxy of activities, including a dunk tank, lawn games, inflatables, face tattoos, raffles, and exciting competitions with awesome prizes up for grabs. Bring your crew, show off your Celt pride, and get ready for an afternoon that’s sure to be a stellar time!
Celt Walk │ 12:30PM │ Chapel of St. Basil to Campus Life Mall
Alumni Reception │ 2PM │ Scanlan
While our Celts take the court, alumni and their guests are invited to a relaxed, come-and-go Alumni Reception in the Scanlan Room during the women's basketball game at the JAAC. It’s the perfect place to reconnect, refuel, and cheer on UST in style with food, drinks, and great company.
Women’s Basketball Game │ 2:00PM │ JAAC Gym (Halftime – Crowning of Mr. & Ms. UST)
Sunday (Nov 8)
Family Mass & Brunch │ 10:30AM – 12:30PM │ Chapel of St. Basil
We can’t wait for you to join us, whether it’s for one event or all of them, Homecoming 2026 promises to be a weekend to remember.
