Join us for Homecoming on the Hill!

Friday, Oct. 24 - Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

Homecoming 2025 promises an exciting weekend filled with tradition, celebration, and connection for alumni, students, families, and friends. The festivities kick off on Friday with an alumni art exhibition in Rice Gallery, the inaugural Greek Alumni Mixer, and the evening’s highlight, the Athletics Hall of Fame celebration. Saturday brings a full day of affinity group gatherings, alumni games, and the Hill's incomparable tailgate scene. Visitors can stop by the Alumni Welcome Tent to get giveaways, stock up on McDaniel/WMC gear, and for kids' activities at the caboose. The day continues with featured tailgates for golf and theatre alumni and traditional pregame festivities before Green Terror football takes the field against Dickinson. Whether you return to campus for the arts, athletics, or just to reconnect with friends, Homecoming offers something for everyone and celebrates the strong McDaniel community.

Questions? Contact the Alumni Office

Green Terror mascot and the homecoming queen

Friday, Oct. 24 Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration 6-9 p.m. | Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker)

Join us to honor the outstanding athletic achievements of this year’s inductees. The event will be a night of celebration, reflection, and inspiration as we pay tribute to the exceptional individuals who have left a lasting legacy at our institution. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, and a beer and wine bar.

Tom Brown Jr. '02
Men's Lacrosse

Sue Dixon Hines '49
Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Volleyball

Morgan Koopman Silcott '13
Women's Golf

Paige Messersmith '13
Women's Lacrosse, Field Hockey

Katy Powell '07
Women's Basketball

Joe "J-Roll" Rollins '14
Football

Dave Seibert '78, M.Ed. '81
Baseball coach

Tickets are $65.

McDaniel College Athletics Hall of Fame

Friday, Oct. 24 Art on View: “Four Alumnae, Four Paths” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall

Discover the creativity and talent of McDaniel art alumni in Art on View: “Four Alumnae, Four Paths” at the Rice Gallery in Peterson Hall. This special Homecoming exhibition showcases a diverse range of works by EJ Lee ’15, Sarah Méndez ’24, Quyen Nguyen ’21, and Brenay Spencer ’24, highlighting the unique artistic journeys each has taken since their time on the Hill. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate their accomplishments and explore the many ways McDaniel graduates continue to make an impact through the arts.

Friday, Oct. 24 Greek Life Alumni Mixer 5-7 p.m. | Roj Student Center, Mid-Level

Alumni are invited to join undergraduate fraternity and sorority members for a lively Homecoming mixer to reconnect with brothers, sisters, and friends from across the years while enjoying great company, light refreshments, and plenty of Green Terror spirit. This inaugural event is hosted by the Office of Student Engagement (OSE).

Saturday, Oct. 25 McDaniel Athletics Alumni Games Various Locations

Baseball Alumni Game, 9:30 a.m., Preston Field

Volleyball Alumni Game & Tailgate, 9:45 a.m., Gill Gymnasium

Softball Brunch & Homerun Derby, 10 a.m., Softball Park

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game, 10 a.m., location TBA

Saturday, Oct. 25 Fourth Annual Brunch hosted by the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact 10-11:30 a.m. | Wahrhaftig Room, Hoover Library

Kick off your Homecoming Saturday with the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact (formerly the DEI Committee) at its fourth annual brunch! Enjoy delicious food, connect with students, and celebrate McDaniel’s diverse community. All alumni are welcome!

Other Homecoming Gatherings

Check here for other campus organizations, departments, and offices hosting Homecoming festivities.

Submit an Event

Events Saturday, Oct. 25 unless noted.

Alpha Gamma Tau (Bachelors)
Alumni Tailgate, near flagpole, 10 a.m.
Contact: Rob Welsh '91

ASL Department
ASL/Signing Tent, tailgate area, 10 a.m.
Contact: Gilbert Lensblower '23

Baseball
Alumni Game, Preston Field, 9:30 a.m.
Register for the Alumni Game (free)

Basketball, Women's
Tailgate, next to caboose, 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Coach Christin Gowan

Greek Life Alumni Mixer
sponsored by Office of Student Engagement
Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Info & Registration for Greek Life Alumni Mixer (free)

Lacrosse, Women's
Alumni Game & Tailgate, Gill Stadium, 9:30 a.m.
Register for WLAX Alumni Game & Tailgate (free)

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Golf Outing at Westminster National, Friday, Oct. 24
Contact: Sylvan Eichenlaub, Chapter President
> Phi Delt Golf Outing Info & Registration

Softball
Homerun Derby, Softball Park, 10 a.m.
Register for the Alumni Brunch & HR Derby (free)

Volleyball
Alumni Game & Tailgate, 9:45 a.m.
Register for the Alumni Game & Tailgate (free)

Visitor Resources

Hotels, restaurants, and travel information.

Visitor Resources

Need a Hotel Room?

Best Western Westminster
0.6 mi./3 min. 410-857-9584
Hotel does not have an elevator, guests with mobility issues may want to request a ground floor room.

Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
18.4 mi./26 min. 410-363-0660

While the college does not endorse any particular company, Wesminster has many options alumni might independently explore on sites like AirBnB or Vrbo.

Alumni Weekend, April 17-19, 2026

Mark your calendars to come back to the Hill this spring for Alumni Weekend! ALL alumni are invited back to celebrate the Alumni Association Awards and milestone Class Reunions! This year, classes ending in 1 and 6 will be celebrating. Click here to volunteer for your reunion committee!

Student Alumni Council conducts the Memorial Bell Ringing at Alumni Weekend '24.

Saturday, Oct. 25 Biannual Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony 11:30 a.m. | Baker Chapel (Little Baker)

Led by members of the Student Alumni Ambassadors and the College Chaplain, join us to honor recently passed alumni at the biannual Memorial Bell Ringing ceremony. Join fellow alumni and the McDaniel community to pay tribute to and honor their legacy. The service will conclude with the singing of our beloved Alma Mater.

(*Memorial Bell Ringing program will include names of alumni who we have been notified of passing since June 2025.)

View Facebook Live of Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony

Saturday, Oct. 25 Featured Tailgates 11:00 a.m. | Gill Stadium Bowl by the Caboose

Back by popular demand, we’re excited to offer a prime spot on the Hill for affinity groups to gather and celebrate Homecoming. This year, we’re spotlighting four very special groups:

Men's & Women's Golf Alumni
Theatre Alumni
Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact
McDaniel Women's Leadership Network

Alumni Golf Tournament — Men's and Women's Golf alumni are invited to celebrate at Homecoming 2025.

Eurydice 2024 — Theatre alumni are invited to celebrate and reconnect at Homecoming 2025.

Alumnus speaking at the Homecoming DEI Brunch — The Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact invites alumni to learn about their mission and how to get involved.

McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network (MWLN) is an exclusive group of leaders who have a desire to support young women at McDaniel while enriching their own personal and professional networks.

Saturday, Oct. 25 Alumni Tailgating Tent 11 a.m. | Gill Stadium bowl by the caboose

Swing by the Alumni Tailgate Tent for a fun-filled Homecoming kickoff for all ages! Check in with our team for a chance to win exclusive swag, browse the pop-up campus store, enjoy a hot dog and cold beverage from grill master Don Hobart ’62 and visit our face painting and balloon twisting station.

Please note: Parking in the stadium lot for the 2025 Football Season is $20 per car and the lot opens 3 hours prior to kick off. Cash is preferred, however credit card is accepted. PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc. is not accepted. Parking elsewhere on campus is free.

Rendering the Dr. Richard A. Clower ’50 track.

Dr. Richard A. Clower ’50 Track Dedication Saturday, Oct. 25, 12:15 p.m., Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Richard A. Clower ’50 as we officially open the newly dedicated track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with remarks from key supporters who helped bring this transformative project to life.

Saturday, Oct. 25 Pregame Ceremony 12:30 p.m. | Rembert Field, Gill Stadium

Before the game, catch our pregame programming! Find out which fraternity or sorority is awarded the James Brant Memorial Cup, hear the Homecoming Court announcements, and find out who has the best Letters on the Hill. This year, we’ll also celebrate a special track dedication.

Saturday, Oct. 25 Green Terror Football vs. Dickinson 1 p.m. | Rembert Field, Gill Stadium

Watch the Green Terror battle the Dickinson Red Devils on the gridiron! At halftime, this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized on the field.

Green Terror football vs. Dickinson livestream

Cheer for the Green & Gold! Show your spirit. Gather other Green Terrors and cheer our away teams on to victory wherever you are!

Friday, Oct. 24

Field Hockey at Muhlenberg, 6 p.m. [Livestream]

Volleyball at Swarthmore, 7 p.m. [Livestream]

Saturday, Oct. 25

Men's Soccer at Dickinson, Noon [Livestream]

Women's Soccer at Dickinson, 3 p.m. [Livestream]

Other Homecoming Gatherings

Check here for other campus organizations, departments, and offices hosting Homecoming festivities.

Submit an Event

Events Saturday, Oct. 25 unless noted.

Alpha Gamma Tau (Bachelors)
Alumni Tailgate, near flagpole, 10 a.m.
Contact: Rob Welsh '91

ASL Department
ASL/Signing Tent, tailgate area, 10 a.m.
Contact: Gilbert Lensblower '23

Baseball
Alumni Game, Preston Field, 9:30 a.m.
Register for the Alumni Game (free)

Basketball, Women's
Tailgate, next to caboose, 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Coach Christin Gowan

Greek Life Alumni Mixer
sponsored by Office of Student Engagement
Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Info & Registration for Greek Life Alumni Mixer (free)

Lacrosse, Women's
Alumni Game & Tailgate, Gill Stadium, 9:30 a.m.
Register for WLAX Alumni Game & Tailgate (free)

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Golf Outing at Westminster National, Friday, Oct. 24
Contact: Sylvan Eichenlaub, Chapter President
> Phi Delt Golf Outing Info & Registration

Softball
Homerun Derby, Softball Park, 10 a.m.
Register for the Alumni Brunch & HR Derby (free)

Volleyball
Alumni Game & Tailgate, 9:45 a.m.
Register for the Alumni Game & Tailgate (free)

Visitor Resources

Hotels, restaurants, and travel information.

Visitor Resources

Need a Hotel Room?

Best Western Westminster
0.6 mi./3 min. 410-857-9584
Hotel does not have an elevator, guests with mobility issues may want to request a ground floor room.

Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
18.4 mi./26 min. 410-363-0660

While the college does not endorse any particular company, Wesminster has many options alumni might independently explore on sites like AirBnB or Vrbo.