BW Bold & Gold Homecoming
Save the Date ~ October 9-10, 2026
Come home and celebrate with us!
Bold & Gold Homecoming returns to Baldwin Wallace University on October 9-10, 2026. Come home and celebrate the BW spirit, traditions and community with alumni, students, families and friends.
Friday, October 9
BW Veteran Alumni Cookout
4:30 p.m. ~ All-Star Student Veteran Center
BW veteran alumni, students and families are invited to BW’s Bold & Gold veteran alumni cookout. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to win door prizes. We will capture photos of graduation classes and branches, so please wear your favorite military shirts, sweaters or covers!
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Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Center for Innovation and Growth
5:15 p.m. - Check-in and Cocktails | 6 p.m. - Dinner | 7 p.m. - Induction Ceremony
BW will induct the 2026 Class of the Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame. Classmates, family, friends and teammates are invited to join the celebration honoring this year's distinguished inductees.
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Cheer Alumni Event
6 p.m. ~ Lou Higgins Dance Studio
Join us in the Lou Higgins dance studio for a meet and greet with the Yellow Jackets Cheer team, STUNT team and fellow YJ4Ls as the group preps for game day. Learn the newest spirit chants and share great memories with fellow alumni. If you plan on learning material with us, please wear appropriate athletic attire and shoes.
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Saturday, October 10
Alumni Marching Band Rehearsal and Performance
8:30 a.m. ~ George Finnie Stadium
Join the BW Marching Band to celebrate their 20th anniversary since being re-established in 2006. Alumni are invited to rehearse and perform with the current BW Marching Band.
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BW Music Theatre Performance
10 a.m. ~ Boesel Musical Arts Center Steps
Enjoy a selection of songs performed by BW Music Theatre students on the steps of the Boesel Musical Arts Center. Rain location is Fynette Kulas Hall. Free for all to attend.
Parade
11 a.m. ~ E. Center St. → Beech St. → Finnie parking lot
The parade will begin in the Bonds parking lot, head west on E. Center St., head north on Beech St. and across Bagley to the festival in the Finnie parking lot. Leading the parade will be this year's grand marshals — the BW Baseball Team.
Festival & Entertainment
12 p.m. ~ Finnie Parking Lot
Enjoy entertainment from campus groups at the Bold & Gold stage show, and food in the Finnie parking lot. Delicious options from local food trucks will be available, including Off the Griddle, Cousin's Lobster, Dominic's Italian Sausage, Nelly Belly Pizza, and more! Food trucks are self-pay, no separate ticket needed.
Engagement Zone
12 p.m. ~ Kleist Drop Off Lane (northwest of Kleist)
A selection of our more than 100 BW student organizations — along with several alumni groups and BW offices will entertain and inform alumni and guests on what campus life is all about today. The first 300 visitors in the Engagement Zone will receive a free Bold & Gold passport, which will be stamped as they make their way through the zone. Each stamped passport earns visitors a chance to win a prize, making the experience both fun and rewarding!
Homecoming Football Game
2 p.m. ~ George Finnie Stadium
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets vs. Ohio Northern Polar Bears. Football tickets go on sale in September.
BW Safety & Security Reunion
6:30 p.m. ~ Mike's Bar & Grille
Alumni who worked in BW’s Safety & Security office are invited to a casual reunion to reconnect with fellow Yellow Jackets and Safety & Security staff.
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Bold & Gold Photo Album
Check out a few photos from recent years as you prepare to make new memories in October 2026.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact the Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at bwalumni@bw.edu or (440) 826-2104.