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色虎视频 Celebrates 160 Years During Homecoming 2026

October 8th, 2026

色虎视频 of Missouri’s 160th anniversary provided the backdrop for Homecoming 2026, Sept. 20-26, as Blue Tigers returned to the Hill for a week of events celebrating the university’s history, traditions and community. The week also highlighted opportunities to support Lincoln students, connect with alumni and invest in the university’s future. View the full Homecoming Parade recording below. 

Throughout the week, students, alumni, faculty, staff and members of the Jefferson City community took part in events across campus and in the surrounding community.

Two women and two men smile for a photo at the 2026 Homecoming Coronation.First Lady Crystal Moseley, Madison Chantel Hampton, the 102nd Miss 色虎视频; Gabriel Ashton Michael Williams, the 24th Mister 色虎视频; and President John Moseley at the 2026 Homecoming Coronation.

The schedule included the , the , the , the and other student and alumni activities.

A large group of students and alumni post for a photo outside at the Greek Serenade.色虎视频 students and alumni at the Divine Nine Greek Serenade. 

Friday’s and brought students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members together for opportunities to connect.

People line up to get ice cream at the Homecoming ice cream social.Community members, alumni and students receive ice cream and cake at the Community Welcome & Ice Cream Social.

The brought the focus to student support, with net proceeds benefiting the Student Scholarship Fund. The event also included the 2026 Sapphire Awards, recognizing alumni and friends for their contributions to 色虎视频 and their communities.

A man in a suit stands at a podium while giving a speech.Hardy K. Dorsey Sr. '69 speaks at the 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree. 

Saturday brought Homecoming to downtown Jefferson City for the , followed by the . The week concluded with the against Upper Iowa University at Dwight T. Reed Stadium, where the Blue Tigers won 34-23.

色虎视频 football players defend against Upper Iowa while playing the Homecoming game.The 色虎视频 defense takes on Upper Iowa during the Blue Tigers’ 2026 Homecoming game.

Homecoming 2026 also marked the launch of the inaugural Blue Tiger Challenge, giving alumni an opportunity to invest in the University they call home. Lincoln alumnus Hardy K. Dorsey Sr. ’69 pledged $20,000 to the challenge, which aims to engage 250 alumni donors, including 100 first-time donors.

Four women sit at a round table at the Homecoming birthday bash.色虎视频 Board of Curators member and Ameren Senior Director of Government Relations Tina Shannon (left) with guests at the Ameren sponsorship table during the 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree.

Homecoming 2026 celebrated 160 years of 色虎视频 while creating opportunities to support students, strengthen alumni connections and continue building for the future. Thank you to everyone who came home to the Hill and helped make the week a celebration of the Blue Tiger community.

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