Homecoming

October 10-11, 2025

Registration is now closed for 2025 Homecoming weekend.

Tickets can be purchased at the registration desk in the Mabee Center Lobby.

  • Friday, October 10 from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Saturday, October 11 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Presented by:

HPU’s Homecoming includes Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend.

Online registration is now open. Register by
Sept. 26 to receive a free t-shirt!

Parade Information:

For overnight accommodations visit:

2025 Alumni Honorees

Distinguished Alumnus
Trey Oakley '99

Outstanding Young Graduate
Marshal McIntosh '15 & '16

Medal of Service
Dr. Donnie Auvenshine ’75

Grand Marshal
Tim Whetstone '85

Coming Home Queen
Joanne Crawford '65

Dr. José Rivas Distinguished Service Award
Rev. Salome Guzman

JAM Faithful Servant Award
Candy Smith '71

Homecoming

HPU friends and alumni are invited to campus for Homecoming. Join us for reunions, the Alumni Banquet, Homecoming musical, the HPU Football game and more. For registration to paid events, click here. To register for free alumni reunions and gatherings, click here. 

Family Weekend

Parents and families of current students are invited to participate in all homecoming events. Some key events to look for are the HPU Student and Family Dinner, Cobbler on the Campus, the homecoming parade, HPU Family Picnic, and the HPU Football Game.

Prospective students and their families are invited to join us for a great day of connecting with HPU faculty, staff and learning more about HPU. Be sure to connect with your Admission Counselor to sign up for YJP activities.

Gold Sponsors

Bruner Auto Family

Chick-fil-A of Brownwood

City of Brownwood

EarlyVisitors Center

HPU Alumni Association

United Supermarkets

Underwood’s Bar-B-Q

Wendlee Broadcasting

Willie’s T’s

Navy Sponsors

Dr Pepper Bottlers, Brownwood, Inc.

Painter & Johnson Financial

P.F. & E. Oil Company

White Sponsors

Smith & Sharpe Insurance Agency

TexasBank

Partner Sponsors

Nathan’s Jewelers