Every Fall, the University of Southern Maine community hosts an experience like no other! Homecoming & Family Weekend is our chance to bring together alumni, students, friends, and families to celebrate our Husky Pride and enjoy a variety of fun events across campus. Take a look at our photos from Homecoming & Family Weekend over the years!
Thank you for a fantastic 2026 Homecoming & Family Weekend! Please check back in Summer 2027 for information on our 2027 Homecoming & Family Weekend, or reach out to usmstudentenagement@maine.edu.
2026 Homecoming Schedule
Friday, September 25th
1:00-2:30 PM: Tour of the USM Arboretum with the Office of Sustainability
- Location: meeting in Lower Brooks (Gorham Campus) outside room 119 at 1PM
- Contact: Aaron Witham (aaron.z.witham@maine.edu)
4:00 PM: Athletics & Career Hub – 2026 Mocktail Social and Professional Networking Event
- Location: USM Ice Arena (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Peter Hofmann (peter.hofmann@maine.edu), Jim Hopkins (james.hopkins@maine.edu), Kim Turner (kmturner@maine.edu)
7:00 PM: Opening Night for The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical
- Location: Russell Hall (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Lee Hartman (lee.hartman@maine.edu)
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Homecoming at the Planetarium
- Location: Southworth Planetarium (Portland Campus)
- Contact: John Haley (john.haley1@maine.edu)
Saturday, September 26th
11:00 AM: The Lighting Thief: Percy Jackson Musical
- Location: Russell Hall (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Lee Hartman (lee.hartman@maine.edu)
12:00 PM: Volleyball Tri Match – USM vs. Husson University
- Location: Costello Sports Complex (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Kim Turner (kmturner@maine.edu)
12:00 PM-3:00 PM: Fall Fest & Casino Night (events merged due to weather!)
- Location: Lower Brooks
- Contact: Kelly Maguire (kelly.e.maguire@maine.edu)
3:00 PM: The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical
- Location: Russell Hall (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Lee Hartman (lee.hartman@maine.edu)
1:00 PM: Men’s Soccer vs. Rhode Island College
- Location: Costello Sports Complex (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Kim Turner (kmturner@maine.edu)
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – “Let’s Talk about Bluey!” Free Workshop
- Location: Bailey Hall, room 113 (Gorham Campus)
- Contact: Joyce Doyle (joyce.doyle@maine.edu)
Sunday, September 27th
2:00 PM: 2026 Maine Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony Induction
- Location: Hannaford Hall (Portland Campus)
- More Info Here: Maine Sports Hall of Fame
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Alumni Outdoor Band Concert
- Location: Crewe Center Lawn (Portland Campus)
- Contact: Lee Hartman (lee.hartman@maine.edu)
- Note: Alumni are also invited to participate in the concert, arriving at 9:00 AM for registration & rehearsal. Please see more details and RSVP.
5:00 PM: Husky Hall of Fame Ceremony Induction
- Location: Italian Heritage Center (40 Westland Ave., Portland, ME 04102)
- Contact: John Sutyak (john.sutyak@maine.edu)
