2025 Alumni Homecoming: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Come home to NKU on Homecoming Weekend! Reunite with friends to reminisce and experience the vibrancy on campus with these fun events…

Men’s Basketball Game – NKU vs. Cleveland State

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

7PM

Truist Arena

Warm up for Homecoming Weekend at the NKU Men’s basketball game vs. Cleveland State! Take advantage of discounted tickets for this must-see matchup. Use the link below to get your tickets!

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Alumni Awards Dinner and Celebration

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

6-10pm

NKU - Student Union Ballroom

Connect with fellow alumni as we celebrate the remarkable impact of NKU alumni in our community and the world beyond!

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3v3 Basketball Tournament

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

10:30am

Campus Rec Center

NKU Campus Recreation is excited to host a 3v3 Basketball Tournament on February 8th at 10:00 AM in the Campus Rec Center. This tournament is open to both NKU alumni and community members. Whether you're an NKU alum looking to reconnect with old friends or a community member eager to showcase your basketball skills, this tournament offers a fun, competitive environment for players of all levels. Grab your friends, form a team, and join the Campus Rec Center to compete for the title. But don't wait - spots are limited, so register today before Jan 25, 2025.

President Cady Short-Thompson at Tailgate

Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

12PM-1:30PM

Truist Arena - Longnecks Beer Garden

Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, the tailgate time and location have changed! Join us inside Truist Arena in the Longnecks Beer Garden from 12pm – 1:30pm for food, fun, and prizes at a combined tailgate for alumni, students, and our campus community! A cash bar will be available. The only entrance to the tailgate will be through the East Entrance of the Arena. You must have a ticket to the game to access the tailgate. Purchase your ticket online or stop by the Ticket Box office Saturday to purchase a ticket which opens at noon.