All Homecoming Events

College of Pharmacy Homecoming Week Events
Thursday, September 25 to Saturday, September 27, 2025 (all day)
Join us during Homecoming Week as we honor alumni/friends and celebrate with each other! Sept. 25, 4:00 p.m. - Osterhaus Lifetime Achievement Symposium and Alumni Awards CeremonyCollege of Pharmacy Building, Iowa CitySept. 26, 5:45 p.m. - Homecoming Parade Downtown Iowa CitySept. 26, 7 p.m. - Alumni, Family, and Friends CelebrationThe Graduate Hotel, Iowa CitySept. 27, TBA. - Homecoming Football Game vs. IndianaKinnick Stadium, Iowa City
Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Symposium and Alumni Awards Ceremony
Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:00pm
Please join us as we honor the recipients of four College of Pharmacy awards.
Iowa Law Reunion Weekend
Friday, September 26 to Monday, September 29, 2025 (all day)
Iowa Law Reunion Weekend 2025

College of Pharmacy Homecoming Week Events
Friday, September 26 to Saturday, September 27, 2025 (all day)
Join us during Homecoming Week as we honor alumni/friends and celebrate with each other! Sept. 25, 4:00 p.m. - Osterhaus Lifetime Achievement Symposium and Alumni Awards CeremonyCollege of Pharmacy Building, Iowa CitySept. 26, 5:45 p.m. - Homecoming Parade Downtown Iowa CitySept. 26, 7 p.m. - Alumni, Family, and Friends CelebrationThe Graduate Hotel, Iowa CitySept. 27, TBA. - Homecoming Football Game vs. IndianaKinnick Stadium, Iowa City
Medicine Alumni and Friends Tailgate
Friday, September 26, 2025 8:00am to 12:00pm
Enjoy a family-friendly tailgate with STEM activities, fun games, and updates from CCOM leadership and students!
Medicine Alumni and Friends Pre-Parade Party and Reunion
Friday, September 26, 2025 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Join a welcome reception and toast to the 50th class; attendees are invited to participate in the CCOM parade float.
Biology Homecoming Event
Friday, September 26, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm
The University of Iowa Department of Biology is hosting a Homecoming Event for alumni and friends of the department on Friday, September 26, 2025!Biology Tour: 3:30-4:15pm, Biology Building East LobbyReceive a tour of the Biology Building and Biology Building EastTour will begin in the Biology Building East Lobby and will include visiting our Greenhouse, a research lab, teaching lab, and the Carver Center for Imaging.Social Gathering: 4:00-5:30pm, Biology Building East LobbyJoin us for a social...

College of Nursing Homecoming Tailgate
Friday, September 26, 2025 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us at the family friendly College of Nursing Homecoming Tailgate. This event is free, and open to all nursing alumni, students, families, staff, faculty, and friends.Free, register by September 15.
Tippie Homecoming BBQ
Friday, September 26, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Celebrate Iowa Homecoming 2025 at the annual Tippie BBQ, hosted on the patio of the Pappajohn Business Building! Reconnect with fellow Tippie alumni, meet and mingle with Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and faculty, and enjoy complimentary delicious BBQ (while supplies last). Join us for some afternoon fun and entertainment before the Homecoming parade kicks off.

Homecoming Parade
Friday, September 26, 2025 5:45pm to 7:30pm
The Homecoming Parade is a beloved tradition that unites Hawkeyes from across the globe in celebration of all things Iowa. Each year, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members come together to fill downtown Iowa City with energy, pride, and black-and-gold spirit. The 2025 parade will kick off on Friday, September 26, at 5:45 PM, featuring floats, performers, and the excitement of Homecoming Week. Special thanks to our parade sponsor, the City of Iowa City, for helping us keep this...
College of Engineering Party after the Parade
Friday, September 26, 2025 7:00pm
Participate in STEM-based activities led by College of Engineering student organizations. Herky and the Hawkeye Marching Band are expected to pay a visit.Begins immediately after parade (approximately 7–9 p.m.)
College of Pharmacy Alumni, Family, and Friends Celebration
Friday, September 26, 2025 7:00pm
Join us for a family-friendly event following the UI Homecoming Parade as we celebrate all UI College of Pharmacy alumni. Food will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase. There will be fun activities for the kids!
Iowa Law Reunion Weekend
Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, 2025 (all day)
Iowa Law Reunion Weekend 2025

College of Pharmacy Homecoming Week Events
Saturday, September 27, 2025 (all day)
Join us during Homecoming Week as we honor alumni/friends and celebrate with each other! Sept. 25, 4:00 p.m. - Osterhaus Lifetime Achievement Symposium and Alumni Awards CeremonyCollege of Pharmacy Building, Iowa CitySept. 26, 5:45 p.m. - Homecoming Parade Downtown Iowa CitySept. 26, 7 p.m. - Alumni, Family, and Friends CelebrationThe Graduate Hotel, Iowa CitySept. 27, TBA. - Homecoming Football Game vs. IndianaKinnick Stadium, Iowa City
College of Public Health Alumni and Friends Breakfast or Lunch
Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:00am
College of Public Health alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and their families are invited to attend the annual free pregame event on the outdoor patio with food trucks and live music.Start time TBD depending on game time - either 8-10a or 11:30a-1:30p

College of Education 2025 Homecoming Tailgate Celebration Breakfast
Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
Register by Sept. 19! You're Invited: 2025 Homecoming Tailgate Celebration Breakfast! Join the University of Iowa College of Education for a fun and family-friendly morning of food, music, and activities! Enjoy breakfast burritos, pastries, fruit, and beverages, live music from The Silver Swing Band, cornhole game, and raptor meet-and-greets with the Iowa Raptor Project, and prize drawings and free gifts while supplies last! Register by: Friday, Sept. 19 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
College of Dentistry Pregame Social Tailgate
Saturday, September 27, 2025 12:00pm
UI College of Dentistry alumni and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for a pregame social tailgate ahead of Iowa's Homecoming matchup vs Indiana. To find the social, look for a large white tent on the north side of the college. Food and beverages will be provided.Tailgate begins three hours before kickoff and ends when the game begins.
Iowa Law Reunion Weekend
Sunday, September 28 to Monday, September 29, 2025 (all day)
Iowa Law Reunion Weekend 2025
Virtual Homecoming
Want to participate but can't make it back to Iowa City? Send a digital message with our Virtual Homecoming, offered through the International Programs department.
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