Austin College brought together alumni, students, faculty, and staff for a vibrant 2025 Homecoming Weekend filled with tradition, camaraderie, and celebration.
The festivities began on Friday, October 17 with the Distinguished Alumni and Volunteer Awards Dinner, honoring outstanding members of the Austin College community. The celebrations continued through the weekend, culminating with the Homecoming Worship & Memorial Service, led by Rev. Dr. John Williams ’84, on Sunday morning.
Athletics enthusiasts enjoyed the men’s soccer game against Colorado College, the 5K ’Roo Run, an alumni tennis match, alumni men’s soccer match, and two more soccer games on Sunday where men’s and women’s soccer teams played the University of Dallas.
Art lovers gathered at the Betty Dennis Forster Art Studio Complex for an alumni artist reception featuring Elements on Earth and Beyond II, an exhibit of paintings and sculptures exhibit by Mars Woodhill ’76. The exhibit remained open throughout the weekend, providing a cultural highlight for attendees.
The homecoming football game was a standout event that even the weather couldn’t stop as fans filled the stands to watch Austin College play McMurry in an exhilarating match.
Halftime festivities were equally engaging, with the announcement of the Homecoming Court’s “High Court” honorees: Renata Loyo-Perez ’26 and Erica Moyo ’27. Winners of the Spirit Walk, Carnival Booth, Banner Contest, and Homecoming Spirit Award were also recognized as Sigma Phi Chi Sorority, Student Assembly, Rho Lambda Theta Fraternity and Omega Zeta Sorority, respectively. Entertainment included lively performances by the Aussies Dance Team, which celebrated its 30th anniversary over the weekend, and the Austin College Cheer team energizing the crowd.
Overall, Austin College’s 2025 Homecoming Weekend was a celebration of community, achievement, and the enduring ’Roo spirit that unites alumni and current students alike.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 45 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports
