Homecoming Weekend 2026 Recap
More than 1,200 alumni, families, and friends returned to Colby for a fun fall weekend.
From Sept. 25 to 27, 2026, more than 1,200 alumni, families, and friends returned to Colby for Homecoming Weekend. Families visiting current students, alumni catching up with each other and exploring campus, and sports enthusiasts taking in a full slate of events all gathered to enjoy a splendid fall weekend in Maine.
Relive the weekend by checking out our photo album.
Event Highlights
Friday’s festivities kicked off with the presentation of the Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism to Helene Cooper of the New York Times, Tara Copp of the Washington Post, and Phil Stewart of Reuters. In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, downtown Waterville hosted a municipal sukkah in Castonguay Square, while back on campus student a cappella groups delivered spirited performances in Lorimer Chapel.
On Saturday, President David A. Greene P’20, ’24 engaged in an insightful conversation with Michael E. Koester ’94, P’24, vice chair of the Board of Trustees and co-founder and managing partner of 5C Investment Partners. Campus was buzzing as new crew boats were officially dedicated, and the Woodsmen’s Team hosted an exciting demonstration of their skills. The Roberts parking lot transformed into a vibrant hub with food trucks and tailgating parties providing a variety of fare for attendees.
Athletics were in full force all weekend long. Highlights included women’s soccer shutting out Trinity College 2–0, volleyball beating the University of New England 3–0, men’s soccer earning a 1–0 victory over Trinity College, and a thrilling 3–3 tie for men’s soccer against Husson University. Ultimately, it was a fantastic weekend of school spirit, competition, and community!
Awards
The 123rd C Club Awards recognized exceptional achievements across the Colby athletic community, honoring 28 All-Americans from the 2025–26 year, along with the following award winners:
- 2026 C Club Person of the Year
Timothy Bonang ’87, P’25 - 2026 Carl E. Nelson Sports Achievement Award
Lee Johnson ’79 - 2026 Mules Team of the Year
1990 Men’s Basketball Team
Congratulations to all of this year’s deserving honorees!
Looking Ahead
Thank you to everyone who made Homecoming 2026 so unforgettable! Stay tuned for the announcement of Homecoming 2027 dates, as well as more upcoming events and opportunities to connect with the Colby community throughout the year.
