BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Campbell University Alumni Association invites all alumni back to campus April 17-18 for Alumni Weekend 2026, a two-day celebration featuring several free, family-friendly events and plenty of opportunities to reconnect. Registration is now open for Alumni Weekend events.
Open to all Campbell alumni and their families, Alumni Weekend is designed to bring the Campbell community back together in Buies Creek for a gathering of fellowship and celebration.
This year, the Campbell Alumni Association will honor reunion classes celebrating milestone anniversaries, including the classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976 and earlier.
“This weekend is an opportunity for us alumni to come back home, reconnect with our classmates, and make new friends within the Campbell family,” said Shelby Howard, Director of Alumni Engagement. “I invite you to join us for a weekend of connection and fun for the whole family. ALL alumni are wanted on campus on April 17-18 – those who are celebrating reunion milestones, and all those in between.”
Below is the full schedule of events for Alumni Weekend. All events are free to attend unless otherwise specified.
Friday, April 17
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Leave Your Legacy at Campbell ($10) Lunch and Learn with the Wiggins Society |
Oscar N. Harris Student Union – Oasis Lounge |
| 1:30 PM | Campus Tours | Main Campus |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Golden Club Social Hour | Cornelia Campbell Alumni House |
| 3:00 PM | Campbell History Lecture with Dr. Glenn Jonas | TBD |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Library Archives Open | Library Archives |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome Reception | Oscar N. Harris Student Union – Oasis Lounge |
| 4:00 PM | Alumni Story Studio Opens | Oscar N. Harris Student Union – Oasis Lounge |
| 6:00 PM | SGA Reunion Dinner | Oscar N. Harris Student Union – Ballroom |
| 8:00 PM | S’mores in Saylor Park | Saylor Park |
Saturday, April 18
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | A Taste of Spiritual Formations Class | Butler Chapel |
| 10:00 AM | Orange & Black Brunch Bash In partnership with the Fighting Camel Club |
Barker-Lane Stadium |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Annual Orange & Black Spring Football Game | Barker-Lane Stadium |
| 12:00 PM | Divinity School Reunion | Academic Circle/Taylor Hall |
| 12:00 – 3:00 PM | Alumni Family Reunion Picnic Reunion classes represented • Fun for the whole alumni family! |
Academic Circle |
| 3:00 PM | Campbell Baseball vs. Elon Kivett Loyalty Society Tailgate on The Hump |
Jim Perry Stadium |
In addition to the weekend’s events, alumni are invited to contribute to this year’s Digital Memory Book, a self-submitted collection of your best Campbell photos and memories. Submissions should include a photo and a brief written description, along with your name and class year.
Those celebrating milestone reunion years are encouraged to commemorate the occasion with a gift to the Fund for Campbell. Gifts of all sizes strengthen scholarships, advance academic excellence and provide flexible support for the University’s greatest needs. Click here to make your Alumni Weekend gift.
For more details visit the Alumni Weekend website and follow us on Instagram (@campbell_alumni), Facebook & LinkedIn (Campbell University Alumni Association) and X (@CampbellAlumni) and make plans to return to campus April 17-18.