Wildcat community invited to participate in K-State Homecoming events
The K-State Alumni Association and Student Homecoming Committee invite Kansas State University students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends to join them for events and activities during K-State’s 2025 Homecoming week Oct. 5-11.
This year’s theme is “K-State of Mind.” The theme incapsulates all things K-State: celebrating the people, places, ideas and traditions that define our college experience, on campus and beyond. The week marks K-State’s 110th Homecoming celebration. Homecoming is a universitywide celebration facilitated by the Alumni Association.
“We look forward to Wildcats of all ages joining us for yet another spirit-filled Homecoming week celebrating the K-State family,” said Tamie Redding ’86, associate director of alumni programs for the Alumni Association. “Homecoming is a time for K-Staters to come back to Manhattan and celebrate what we love most about the university.”
All Homecoming events are open to the public. For the most updated information, visit k-state.com/Homecoming.
The schedule of events is as follows (all events and times are subject to change):
Sunday, Oct. 5
9 a.m.: Homecoming Philanthropy 5K Run/Walk, K-State Alumni Center: Students, alumni and community members may run or walk through campus in the annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk. (There is also a virtual 5K option that can be completed anywhere.) The 5K philanthropy is Be Able, a Manhattan nonprofit which exists to engage with those in adversity by creating connections, cultivating skills and opening doors of opportunity.
Noon-4 p.m.: Canvas on Campus, Bosco Student Plaza, student organizations will chalk or paint areas of the plaza. Come see their creativity all week.
2-4 p.m.: Spirit Signs Contest, Coffman Commons across from Hale Library. Spirit Signs will be displayed on campus all week.
7 p.m.: Pant the Chant, Bramlage Coliseum: Homecoming groups perform original spirit cheers.
Monday, Oct. 6
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Paint the ’Ville, Aggieville: Campus groups will paint windows on Monday. Check out their creative windows all week long.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
8 p.m.: Wildcat Request Live, Bramlage Coliseum: This lip sync and dance competition showcases fraternity and sorority Homecoming pairings.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
5:30-7 p.m.: Children’s Carnival, K-State Student Union: Open to Manhattan and surrounding communities.
6:30 p.m. K-State Volleyball vs. Iowa State University, Morgan Family Arena.
Thursday, Oct. 9
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: K-State Student Ambassador Elections: Students can vote online at k-state.com/StudentAmbassadors.
Friday, Oct. 10
5 p.m.: Homecoming Parade: The parade route begins at Manhattan Town Center and will run along Poyntz Avenue from Third Street to 11th Street, then heads north along 11th until reaching Moro Street then going through Aggieville concluding at City Park.
6:30 p.m.: Homecoming Pep Rally, Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park.
6:30 p.m.: K-State Volleyball vs. Texas Tech University, Morgan Family Arena.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Time TBD: K-State vs. Texas Christian University Homecoming football game, Bill Snyder Family Stadium. During the game, the new Student Ambassadors will be announced and the Homecoming Committee members will be recognized.