BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA), under the leadership of National President Terry Thompson, invites alumni, students, families, friends, and the entire community to join in its 2026 Homecoming celebration, October 2–3, 2026.
This year’s theme, “No Place Like Home: A Celebration of Legacy, Culture, and the People Who Made Bluefield Home,” honors the generations of students, alumni, faculty, staff, families, and community members whose contributions have shaped the history and spirit of Bluefield State University.
All Homecoming activities listed below are open to the public. Whether you are a proud graduate, former student, longtime supporter, community member or visiting Bluefield State for the first time, the Alumni Association welcomes you home to celebrate.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
General Membership & Alumnus Meeting
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center – Private Dining Room
BSU Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
2:30 p.m.
Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center — Hebert Gallery
Sponsored by the Bluefield State University Athletic Department
Luncheon Cost: $25
Join Bluefield State in recognizing and celebrating individuals whose athletic accomplishments and contributions have become part of the University’s proud legacy.
Alumni Night Basketball Game
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Ned Shott Gymnasium
Enjoy an evening of basketball, door prizes, alumni fellowship and much more as the Homecoming celebration continues.
Meet & Greet Game Night
9:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight
Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center — Game Room
Reconnect with old friends, meet fellow alumni and supporters, and enjoy a relaxed evening of games, fellowship, and Homecoming fun.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Homecoming Tailgating
Beginning at 12:00 noon
Bluefield City Park — in front of the tennis courts
Alumni, families, friends, and community members are invited to come together for food, fellowship, and Big Blue spirit before and during the Homecoming football game.
Bluefield State University vs. Johnson C. Smith University
Mitchell Stadium
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.
Come out and cheer on Bluefield State as the Big Blue takes the field for its 2026 Homecoming game.
A Night on the Hill — “Sneaker Ball”
9:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight
Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center — Hebert Gallery
Homecoming weekend concludes with “A Night on the Hill,” a Sneaker Ball that combines style, music, fellowship, and fun.
Step out in style in your favorite sneakers!
Admission: $10
Students with a valid student ID are admitted FREE.
The Bluefield State University Alumni Association encourages alumni from near and far to come home to The Hill, reconnect with classmates and friends, celebrate Bluefield State’s rich history and create new memories with the next generation.
There truly is “No Place Like Home.”
