With the start of a new academic year just around the corner, we’re gearing up for one of our busiest seasons. From football and tailgates to Homecoming, this edition of the Alumni Relations Roundup includes everything you need to know about upcoming alumni engagement opportunities. 

Home Football Ticket Request 
U Alumni has a limited number of home football tickets on the east side of Rice-Eccles Stadium available for alumni and donor engagement and stewardship purposes.

• Cost: $40 per ticket (payment processed via e-journal) 
• Request tickets

Questions? Please reach out to Megan Kawaguchi 

Football Away Game Tailgates 
U Alumni will be hosting pregame tailgates at two away football games this season: 

• October 17: Utah vs. Colorado 
• November 21: Utah vs. TCU 

Registration details will be available in August. If you’re interested in hosting alumni or donors at one of these events, please reach out to Megan Kawaguchi to coordinate reserved tickets and e-journal payment. 

Homecoming Alumni Events 
Is your college or unit hosting an alumni event during Homecoming? We’d love to help promote it! 

Submit your event information to be included on the U Alumni Homecoming website and in our Homecoming marketing efforts. 

View the full Homecoming schedule. 

Founders Day Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Founders Day Awards! 

Help us recognize exceptional alumni and members of our community by submitting a nomination before September 4, 2026.  

Questions? Learn more and submit a nomination  or contact Lauren Hoss 

Upcoming U Alumni Events
U Alumni Summer Social – Washington, DC (hosted by alumni chapter leadership) 
When: Friday, July 24 | 4:00–7:00 p.m. EDT 
Where: Aslin Brewery, Washington, DC
Event Contact: Alex Junge 
Registration link  

U Alumni Night at the Bees 
When: Friday, August 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan, UT
Event Contact: Bradley De Boer 
Registration link  

U Alumni San Diego Beach Meetup (hosted by alumni chapter leadership) 
When: Saturday, August 15 | Noon PDT
Where: Tecolote Shores, San Diego, CA 
Event Contact: Alex Junge
Registration link 

U Alumni Night at the Colorado Rockies 
When: Saturday, August 23 | 1:10 p.m. 
Where: Coors Field, Denver, CO
Event Contact: Alex Junge
Registration link 

An Evening with President Randall, Dr. Kristina Duffin, and Jason Perry 
When: Tuesday, September 15 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: St. George, UT| Location TBA 
Event Contact: Alex Junge
Registration link  

Young Alumni Mixer & Professional Headshots
When: Thursday, September 17 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: Hill’s Kitchen Sugar House Location, Salt Lake City, UT
Event Contact: Bradley De Boer 

Additional details and registration information to follow.  

Homecoming 2026
When: Monday, October 19–Sunday, October 25
Where: Various locations and events
Event Contact: Megan Kawaguchi
Homecoming event details are available on the Homecoming website. 

30th Annual Swoop Sprint 5K
When: Saturday, September 26
Where: Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House, University of Utah
Event Contact: Lauren Hoss
Registration link 

An Evening with U Alumni and the Hinckley Institute
When: Monday, October 26 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Van Scoyoc Associates, Washington, DC
Event Contact: Alex Junge