Shuford Stadium (2295 Yost St.)

Come hear from Coach Tyler Haines and special guest speakers as we prepare for the Homecoming Football Game!

Hedrick Little Theatre, Robertson College-Community Center

• 6:30 p.m. — Reception
• 7:15 p.m. — Screening

Admission
Includes Food, Drinks, Signature cocktail

• $10 - General Admission
• FREE for students

Tiffany has graciously offered our community the opportunity to enjoy an early screening of her hit show Reasonable Doubt — right here at Catawba! Even more inspiring, she will award an annual $5,000 scholarship to support a Theatre Arts major who’s also an active member of the Black Student Union.

The Revival Golf Course at the Crescent (220 Laurel Valley Way)

Note: Registration for The David Van Aken '89 Homecoming Golf Tournament is separate from Homecoming Registration.

Heath Hill Alumni House (2113 Brenner Ave. Salisbury, NC 28144)

Visit the Welcome Center & Registration area to check in, receive your name tag, sign the message board. Disclaimer: Registration and check-in will close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. You may purchase a ticket/entry to the remaining events at the door of the event. Football tickets can be purchased at the Ticket booth. *Please note the ticket booth will open at 4:00 p.m.

Omwake-Dearborn Chapel

If you miss singing with Catawba classmates, here is an opportunity for you! Join Dr. Phillip Burgess and alumni for a one-hour rehearsal in preparation for Sunday’s Homecoming Worship Service. There will be one additional rehearsal on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. before the Service begins.

Williams Patio, Abernethy PE Center 

Whether you were on campus last year or 30 years ago, surely we have some updates you'll want to see! Join us for a walk around campus so we can show you what is new. Be sure to bring your walking shoes!

Tom & Martha Smith Patio
(Located behind the Cannon Student Center, next to the Hurley Room)

Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Join the Ralph W. Ketner School of Business faculty, staff, students, and alumni as we catch up with past acquaintances and make new ones. This free event will be located on the Tom and Martha Smith Patio. Registration is requested. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Peeler Crystal Lounge (Robertson College-Community Center) 

Free for Class members, Guests are $50

As we approach this year's Homecoming, we have a very special milestone to celebrate – your 50th Reunion! It's hard to believe it's been half a century since you and your classmates walked the halls of Catawba, creating memories that have lasted a lifetime.

Homecoming is always a cherished time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the bonds that have stood the test of time. This year, however, is exceptionally significant. Your 50th Reunion is not just a celebration of your past, but a unique opportunity to honor your shared journey with classmates and the enduring friendships that have been a cornerstone of life!

We have planned a series of activities that promise to honor this exciting milestone for such a legendary class!

Homecoming is always a cherished time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the bonds that have stood the test of time. This year, however, is exceptionally significant. Your 50th Reunion is not just a celebration of your past, but a unique opportunity to honor your shared journey with classmates and the enduring friendships that have been a cornerstone of life!

We have planned a series of activities that promise to honor this exciting milestone for such a legendary class!

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

Free drink and apps

As we approach this year's Homecoming, we have a very special milestone to celebrate – your 45th Reunion! It's hard to believe it's been 45 years since you and your classmates walked the halls of Catawba, creating memories that have lasted a lifetime.

Homecoming is always a cherished time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the bonds that have stood the test of time. This year, however, is exceptionally significant. Your 45th Reunion is not just a celebration of your past, but a unique opportunity to honor your shared journey with classmates and the enduring friendships that have been a cornerstone of life!

Your Class Reunion Committee has put together an exceptional night for you and your classmates to unwind and make new memories!

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHMENT

We are thrilled to announce a special initiative that holds deep meaning for your class and the college—the establishment of an Endowed Scholarship in Honor of the Class of 1980 This legacy gift will not only commemorate your time at Catawba College but also support future generations of students in their educational journeys.

To reach the endowed scholarship level, the class must collectively contribute $25,000. We are excited to share that some very generous classmates have already pledged $25,000 to kickstart this endeavor.

Imagine the impact that can be made together! This scholarship will stand as a lasting testament to the Class of 1980's commitment to giving back and fostering excellence at Catawba.

Will you take part in this transformational Scholarship? Your contribution, no matter the size, will ensure that our legacy lives on at Catawba College forever.

Your classmates are looking forward to seeing you again. Your attendance is requested by your classmates! Each one of you has played a part in shaping the legacy of your class, and this reunion is the perfect moment to celebrate all collective achievements and reconnect with friends. Whether you have attended every reunion or this is your first, we warmly invite you to join in making this 45th reunion an unforgettable experience.

Florence Busby Corriher Theatre

$25 per attendee

The Blue Masque Hall of Fame ceremony will start at 7:00 p.m. with a Q&A between the inductees and the Director of A Night with David Ives, Alumni Tom Lapke. Immediately following the Q&A, the opening performance of A Night with David Ives will occur at 8:00 p.m. in the Florence Busby Corriher Theatre with refreshments to follow.

Tickets are available for sale at catawba.edu/theatretix.

The Catawba College Blue Masque Hall of Fame recognizes and perpetuates the noteworthy theatre tradition of Catawba College by honoring and memorializing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to this tradition.

Whether you were a Theatre Arts major or simply enjoyed performing or helping backstage, we know the time you spent at the theatre played an important role in your time at Catawba. We hope you'll plan to join us for this annual induction ceremony as we celebrate the achievements of these outstanding individuals.

Meet outside Robertson College-Community Center on the preserve side. Join Catawba College's Sustainability Program Directors for a walk in the woods, or rather, a walk through the 189-acre Fred Stanback, Jr. Ecological Preserve. Start your homecoming weekend by coming home to nature with us!

Williams Patio (Abernethy Physical Education Center, 2254 Yost St, Salisbury, NC) 

Visit the Welcome Center & Registration area to check in, receive your name tag, sign the message board. Disclaimer: Registration and check-in will close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. You may purchase a ticket/entry to the remaining events at the door of the event. Football tickets can be purchased at the Ticket booth. *Please note the ticket booth will open at 4:00 p.m.

Omwake-Dearborn Chapel

Catawba College invites all to join the Class of 1980 to honor and remember their classmates.

Williams Patio, Abernethy PE Center 

Whether you were on campus last year or 30 years ago, surely we have some updates you'll want to see! Join us for a walk around campus so we can show you what is new. Be sure to bring your walking shoes!

Lobby, Abernethy Physical Education Center

$25 per person

Catawba College invites all who have celebrated a 50th reunion to the Annual Golden Club Breakfast. All retired faculty and staff are invited to attend. Please join us as we celebrate this milestone for the Class of 1975.

Newman Park

The Alumni Association’s Alumni Board of Directors presents several awards each year in an effort to recognize and honor outstanding alumni.

Their accomplishments and contributions benefit both society and our campus, advancing the common good and inspiring with insight and creativity. To celebrate our alumni, we honor those who represent our core values — scholarship, character, culture and service — through these annual awards.

Across from Hayes Field House

Adults: $30
Kids (7+): $15
Age 6 and Under: Free

Wear your best blue and red to tailgate Catawba alumni style! 

• Catawba Black Alumni Network (CBAN)
• Goodman School of Education
• Alumni Stories Podcasting (DLL)
• Honors Program Dessert Social
• Zero Waste Tent
• 1980 Reunion Tailgate ($20)
• Catawba Sciences and Center for the Environment
• The Lilly Center
• Caricatures Artist

Cost: A $20 donation is encouraged

Catawba fans, join us at Tailgate America for Mexican food and fun! All proceeds from the Tailgate go support our Student-Athletes at Catawba.

Williams Patio, Abernethy PE Center 

Whether you were on campus last year or 30 years ago, surely we have some updates you'll want to see! Join us for a walk around campus so we can show you what is new. Be sure to bring your walking shoes!

Left side endzone in Shuford Stadium

Catawba College Athletics will hold a Championship Reunion during the 2025 Homecoming Game on October 25 at Shuford Stadium. Catawba will honor teams celebrating championships won in the following years: 1960, 1965, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015

President's Box, Shuford Stadium

The Class of 1975 is invited to continue their celebrations by watching the 6 p.m. football game from the President’s Box. Spouses of Class members are welcome.

Shuford Stadium

Adult (Ages 18+): $15
Youth (Ages 7-17): $10
Age 6 and under: Free

Get Tickets

Florence Busby Corriher

Featuring six diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies, David Ives’ All in the Timing is a witty, romantic, absurd, and existentially minded evening of theatre.

Leonard Lounge, Cannon Student Center

All alumni are invited to enjoy classmates and friends after the 6 p.m. football game with light appetizers, drinks, and Mike Cheek and Ed Donohue DJ'ing the party! 

Keppel Auditorium

A Homecoming Concert featuring TikTok Sensation Zeddy Will and up-and-coming pop country star alumnus Canaan Cox '12 is scheduled for October 25th at 9 p.m. in Keppel Auditorium. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+

Cost:

• FREE for Catawba Students
  
• $11 for alumni
  
• $11 for other college students
  
• $16 General Admission

Catawba Student Tickets

General Admission Tickets

About Cox
Cox will be inducted into the Blue Masque Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2025 weekend. He is a dynamic performer and storyteller with a BFA in Musical Theatre, blending theatrical roots with modern country-pop energy. His background on stage fuels his cinematic approach to music videos and live shows, where every performance feels like a story brought to life. Known for stadium ready anthems, polished pop production, and authentic country storytelling, Canaan creates experiences that connect deeply with audiences around the world. From heartfelt ballads to high-octane anthems, his artistry is driven by authenticity, passion, and a love for bringing people together through unforgettable moments.

Omwake-Dearborn Chapel

If you miss singing with Catawba classmates, here is an opportunity for you! Join Dr. Phillip Burgess and alumni for a one-hour rehearsal in preparation for the 10:00 a.m. Homecoming Worship Service.

Omwake-Dearborn Chapel

Salisbury’s First United Church of Christ and Catawba College have long celebrated joint Homecoming worship services each Fall, and they will do so again on October 26, 2025, as Catawba College celebrates 100 years in Salisbury. 

The First United Church of Christ has a long history with Catawba College and was integral to the college’s relocation from Newton, NC to Salisbury 100 years ago, in 1925. 

The Rev. Dr. David P. Nelson, president of Catawba College, will deliver the sermon. The service begins at 10:00am in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel. A reception will follow in the Robertson College-Community Center’s Peeler Crystal Lounge. 

The Homecoming service and reception are open to all.