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Homecoming

Welcome home, Eagles!

October 1–5, 2025

During Benedictine University’s Homecoming Weekend, we celebrate you—our graduates—with a variety of campus events.

From the home football tailgate, to the big game, it’s your time to come back, reconnect, and cheer on your fellow Eagles! Let’s celebrate BenU tradition, pride, and community together.

Golden Eagles Schedule of Events

Saturday, Oct. 4

Mass
10 a.m. | St. Benedict Chapel, Lownik Hall

Eagle March & Tailgate
11 a.m. | Dan & Ada Rice Center

Private Viewing of Homecoming Game
1 p.m. | Football Suites

Golden Eagle Awards & Reception
Halftime | Football Field

5th Quarter Social
4 p.m. | The Pub

Accommodations to come – Check back closer to Homecoming for more details. Hotel blocks will be made available at the Hyatt Lisle and is dependent on interest/need. If interested, please contact:

Isabel Cruz, Alumni Relations Coordinator | [email protected]
Matthew Johnson, MA, Director of Alumni & Career Services | [email protected]

Benedictine University Homecoming Weekend Events

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Journeys in Leadership
6 p.m. | Goodwin Hall, fourth floor, 411

Friday, Oct. 3

Alumni Achievement Awards
5:30 p.m. | Kindlon Hall, fifth floor, Komechak Gallery

Saturday, Oct. 4

Organizational Development Lecture Series
9 a.m. | Goodwin Hall, fourth floor, 411

Mass
10 a.m. | St. Benedict Chapel, Lownik Hall

Homecoming Tailgate
11 a.m. | Rice Center Parking Lot

Homecoming Game
1 p.m. | Football Field

Check closer to Homecoming for more details and events. Keep an eye out on your emails once registered. All registered individuals will receive logistics emails specific to registered events.

Looking forward to your homecoming!