Ashland University Homecoming

Recreation Center

Rec: 8 AM – 9 PM

Pool: 4-7 PM

Climbing Wall: Closed

All AU affiliates are able access the Rec Center and bring in guests for free Homecoming weekend.

(Friday, Oct. 10 after 3 PM – Sunday, Oct. 12)
AU affiliates include current members, alumni, students, and faculty & staff who may not have membership.

Band Alumni Reunion

8 AM – Band alumni are invited to reconnect and meet the new director of bands, Slade Denman. The reception will be in the Robert Troop VIP room. Refreshments will be provided.

9 AM – Have you always wanted to step out on the field and perform one more time? Here’s your chance! Band alumni are invited to perform with the current marching band during halftime! Practice and rehearsal will take place on Martinelli Field in Jack Miller Stadium.

12 PM – Form up at Old Abe near the Recreation Center and march with the band to the stadium.

Halftime- Former director of bands, Joe Lewis Jr, will join Slade Denman to help conduct the halftime performance.

Eagle Scavenger Hunt

9 AM – 6 PM

We’re celebrating the 60th Birthday of Old Abe! Learn about this tradition as you walk around campus to find the eagles on the list. Pick up your sheet at Safety Services located in the student center and return for a small prize. 

Photo Prop Station 

Try on football pads, helmets, pom poms, and other equipment used by Ashland University athletes and pose for a picture! Located at Pizza, Pizza, Pizza, and inside the stadium during the game.

Welcome Station

8 – 10:30 AM

Stop in the lobby of the Hawkins-Conard Student Center and grab a cup of coffee to kick-start your Homecoming celebration!

5K Fun Run

8:15 AM – Check-in begins in front of the Rec Center

9:30 AM Walkers/Runners

In lieu of an entrance fee, we ask that you bring a canned good to benefit a local food pantry.

*Can’t make it to campus? A virtual 5K option is available, and registration is required.

Start off Homecoming with a 5K Fun Run! The first 100 registrants will receive a free t-shirt. A $75 AU Bookstore gift code will be awarded to the first male and female to finish the race; $25 AU Bookstore gift code to the second male and female to finish. Official results will not be recorded. Please, no pets. The Rec Center will be open at 9 a.m. to change and shower before and after the race. For questions, call Rec Services at 419.289.5440.

Register here

2025 Ashland University Hall of Fame Induction and Student-Athlete of the Year Recognition

9:30 AM

John C. Myers Upper Convocation Center

$31 per person

Reservations required 

The following individuals have distinguished themselves in the field of intercollegiate athletics at Ashland University, either by virtue of their performance on its athletic teams or by meritorious efforts on behalf of the athletic program. In return, the University will bestow on them induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

Daiva Gerbec Mitchell ‘13 – Women’s Basketball

Erin Misheff Roberts ‘12 – Women’s Golf

Anthony Taylor ‘14 – Football

Drew Windle ‘15 – Track and Field/Cross Country

Evan Yates ‘13 – Men’s Basketball

Bob and Jan Archer will be recognized with the Eagle Forever Award.

2024-25 Student Athletes of the Year – TBA

Ashbrook Center Open House

10 – 11 AM

Stop by the Ashbrook Center on the second floor of the Dwight Schar College of Education (Building #5 on the Campus map). Refreshments will be served. Reservations are appreciated at alumni@ashbrook.org.

Pizza Pizza Pizza Fan Fest

11:30 AM – 1 PM

Lawn area between the Student Center and Recreation Center

Admission: Complimentary

Bring your family and join us at this free jam-packed tailgate! Local pizzerias are going head-to-head to serve you your favorite pizza. Along with a variety of pizza, there will be photo props, face painting, crafts and activities for all ages, giveaways, and more!The AU Marching Band will lead us to the football stadium where we will cheer on the Eagles to a Homecoming victory!

Coburn Art Gallery

12 – 4 PM

Ashland University Art and Design Alumni Exhibition

Football Game – AU Eagles vs. Thomas More University Saints

1 PM

Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field

Tickets:

Avoid the lines and order online here

Purchase in advance at the AU Campus Store Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Game day tickets may also be purchased at the stadium ticket booth two hours prior to game time.

Adult General Admission: $11

Reserved Chair Back Seating: $16

Senior Citizens & School-Aged Children: $6

AU Students with ID: Free

One dollar fee added to all ticket prices for online sales

5th Quarter Celebration

Begins immediately following the football game until 6 PM

Alumni Room, Upper Convocation Center

Admission: Complimentary

Come and gather! Meet up with your fellow alumni, friends, faculty and staff to celebrate your time at Ashland while enjoying free food from Ashland’s award-winning catering, a DJ, cash bar, giveaways and a free photo booth!

AU Volleyball vs. Walsh

5 PM

Sherrill Hudson Court at Kates Gymnasium

Youth Night/Alumni Night/Team Signing Night