Adams State Alumni Association

09/24/2026

One Valley. Thousands of Stars. Unforgettable Memories. 🌟

From the bonfire night and petting zoo to game day energy and celebrating our incredible alumni, Homecoming '26 was one for the books! Thank you to everyone who came together to make this week so special.🐻 💚

09/23/2026

A quick recap of the Adams State 2026 Homecoming Carnival! Huge thanks to our community for coming out and making it such a blast.

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

We are officially 10 days away from celebrating Adams State University’s Homecoming Weekend in Alamosa! 🏔️💫⭐🌌

We are celebrating our place in the majestic San Luis Valley and all the individuals who make our community shine bright. Come show your Grizzly spirit and join in on the traditions that make Adams State so special.

Friday 🗓
September 18

1 p.m. – Alumni Award Ceremony & 3 p.m. – Reception
📍Location: SUB Banquet Room
*Ticket cost: $30 | RSVP Required

5 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally 🔥
📍Location: Corner of Main Street and San Juan Avenue

Saturday 🗓
September 19
10 a.m. – Homecoming Parade 🛻🚗🚙🚓
📍Location: Main Street, Downtown Alamosa

10 a.m. – Football Tailgate 🏈
📍Location: Practice Field (between Rex Field and Plachy Fieldhouse)
Free for students and Grizzly Club members | *$10 for others

12 p.m. – Football vs. South Dakota Mines 🏈🐻
📍Location: Rex field
Free for students, staff, and Grizzly Club members | *$10 for others

1 p.m. – Homecoming Carnival 🎪
📍Location: Campus Green

6 p.m. – Volleyball vs Colorado School of Mines 🏐
📍Location: Plachy Hall
Free for students, staff, and Grizzly Club members | *$10 for others

7:30 p.m. – Lost and Found Improv show 🎭
📍Location: Xperimental Stage, located in the Theatre Building
Free event

8 p.m. – International Observe the Moon Night 🔭
📍Location: Telescope Viewing at the Observatory, located behind baseball field

👕 RSVP & OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS
To RSVP for ticketed events, sign up for a parade entry, or buy your official 2026 Homecoming T-shirt, visit our webpage or click the link in our bio:
adams.edu/alumni/homecoming

09/10/2026

Homecoming is right around the corner at Adams State!

Calling all ASU Alumni: What’s your favorite Homecoming memory from your time at Adams?

Whether it was seeing old friends, watching the game, hanging out at the bonfire, or watching the parade downtown—drop your favorite story in the comments below! 🐻

09/08/2026

Join us for the 2026 Adams State Homecoming Events!

We are officially 10 days away from celebrating Adams State University’s Homecoming Weekend in Alamosa! 🏔️💫⭐🌌

We are celebrating our place in the majestic San Luis Valley and all the individuals who make our community shine bright. Come show your Grizzly spirit and join in on the traditions that make Adams State so special.

Friday 🗓
September 18

1 p.m. – Alumni Award Ceremony & 3 p.m. – Reception
📍Location: SUB Banquet Room
*Ticket cost: $30 | RSVP Required

5 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally 🔥
📍Location: Corner of Main Street and San Juan Avenue

Saturday 🗓
September 19
10 a.m. – Homecoming Parade 🛻🚗🚙🚓
📍Location: Main Street, Downtown Alamosa

10 a.m. – Football Tailgate 🏈
📍Location: Practice Field (between Rex Field and Plachy Fieldhouse)
Free for students and Grizzly Club members | *$10 for others

12 p.m. – Football vs. South Dakota Mines 🏈🐻
📍Location: Rex field
Free for students, staff, and Grizzly Club members | *$10 for others

1 p.m. – Homecoming Carnival 🎪
📍Location: Campus Green

6 p.m. – Volleyball vs Colorado School of Mines 🏐
📍Location: Plachy Hall
Free for students, staff, and Grizzly Club members | *$10 for others

7:30 p.m. – Lost and Found Improv show 🎭
📍Location: Xperimental Stage, located in the Theatre Building
Free event

8 p.m. – International Observe the Moon Night 🔭
📍Location: Telescope Viewing at the Observatory, located behind baseball field

👕 RSVP & OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS
To RSVP for ticketed events, sign up for a parade entry, or buy your official 2026 Homecoming T-shirt, visit our webpage or click the link in our bio:
adams.edu/alumni/homecoming

09/03/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Billy Adams Award Winners - LeRoy & Michelle Salazar '92!

"The Salazars’ love of their community is evident through their philanthropy and service. Over the last several decades, Adams State has benefitted from their commitment to our mission and the students we serve. It is an honor to present them with the Billy Adams Award, the University’s highest distinction.” - David Tandberg

“Adams State serves an underserved community, so it is critical to all of us for the education of our students."

09/02/2026

🌳 Meet our 2026 Alumni Family Tree Award honorees: the Owsley Family!

“Dr. Ira Richardson listened to Grandpa Hartley’s story and he knew how much a college education would elevate his life. He did everything he could, including co-signing a loan for his tuition and arranging a bed for him to sleep in the basement of the lone Adams State building at the time that would later bear his name. The care he showed had ripple effects through decades and generations.” - Jeff Owsley ’86

Read more about them: https://tinyurl.com/ASUOwsleyFam

09/02/2026

The university’s 2026 Billy Adams Award will be presented to LeRoy and Michelle '92 Salazar, of Manassa, Colorado, who have clearly demonstrated that spirit.

“Adams State serves an underserved community, so it is critical to all of us for the education of our students."

09/01/2026

🏆 Congrats to Kole Kelley '16, Adams State's 2026 Exceptional New Alumnus Awardee! Read more about Kole's accomplishments & join us on Friday, Sept 18th at the Adams State Alumni Awards Ceremony.

“Dr. Buser really pushed me while I was at Adams."