Western Colorado University Alumni

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Mountaineers through the years… since another Homecoming has passed we’d love to hear from you about your experience!

Let us know so we can start planning for next year. 😁

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10/01/2026

Next Friday! Join us in Northern Colorado at and enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, games, rides, family fun, and a Mountaineer costume contest!

🎟️ Admission included with registration.

https://pro.gofundme.com/event/e830735

10/01/2026

Socktober is here!

Give back to Western and get something fun in return. Make a gift of $50 or more this October and receive a pair of exclusive alumni Mountaineer socks as our thank-you.

Your gift helps create opportunities for today’s and tomorrow’s Mountaineers. Just be sure to claim your socks by October 31!

Make your gift here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=5c71e285-62fd-4aa0-84b2-88add91cc06f&envid=p-CjHGzaR0jUqqUQfbiHJ1ow&zone=usa

09/29/2026

Our favorite time of the year… HOMECOMING! 🤩

What a blast celebrating 125 years of Western with our Mountaineer community near and far! From live music by Almost Utah and incredible performers to tailgating shenanigans, reunions, and everything in between—we’re so grateful to everyone who came home to celebrate with us.

Here’s to 125 years of tradition, community, and Mountaineer pride! 🏔️

How’d you’d enjoy Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026? Let us know: https://tr.ee/_geGdw_X38

09/26/2026

Join us TODAY at the Paul Wright Gym parking lot for our annual Homecoming Tailgate! 🎉

Come hang out, grab some food catered by , and celebrate 125 years of Western tradition with fellow Mountaineers.

09/25/2026

Tonight! Stop by the Quigley Gallery from 5–7 p.m. for the opening of the Alumni Artist Exhibition featuring the work of local Western alumni Bren Corn, Zach Bauer, Cheryl Pettigrew, Matt Burt, Jeff Irwin, Elise Picard, and Kent Viles.

Come by after the parade and before the lighting of the W and Alumni Party to see the exhibition, enjoy some food and beverages, and celebrate our talented Western alumni artists!

Quigley Gallery | Tonight, Sept. 25 | 5–7 p.m.

09/25/2026

Happy Homecoming Gunni!

Friday, September 25th
Road closures from 1:30pm-5:30pm
See you along Main St. from Ruby to Virginia!
GHS parade at 2:30pm
WCU parade at 4:30pm
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¡Feliz Homecoming, Gunni!

Viernes, 25 de septiembre
Cierres de calles de 1:30 p.m. a 5:30 p.m.
¡Nos vemos a lo largo de Main St., desde Ruby hasta Virginia!
Desfile de GHS a las 2:30 p.m.
Desfile de WCU a las 4:30 p.m.

09/25/2026

Join us TONIGHT for one of Western’s biggest traditions!

Join us for the Lighting of the W Party and celebrate 125 years of Western with your Mountaineer community.

Enjoy live music by Almost Utah, performances, food, drinks, and the iconic Lighting of the W to close out the night. 🎉

09/25/2026

Homecoming & Family Weekend starts TOMORROW! 🤩

Join us as we celebrate 125 years of Western, Mountaineer traditions, reunions, and everything that makes our community so special. We can’t wait to welcome alumni, families, students, and friends back to campus! 🎉