Homecoming Week highlights campus collaboration and engagement

February 02, 2026

FGCU’s annual Homecoming welcomes alumni back to campus while offering students, faculty and staff a full week of events focused on connection, service and school spirit.

Homecoming is a collaborative effort among multiple academic and administrative units. Colleges and campus partners host alumni reunions and engagement activities for their graduates, while the Office of Student Involvement organizes programs for current students. Together, these efforts create a coordinated Homecoming experience that engages the entire campus community.

Dozens of brightly lit drones form the letters “FGCU” in blue and green against the night sky, while a crowd of people gathers below to watch the display on a grassy campus area known as the library lawn.

Friday Night Lights Drone Show 2025 at the library lawn.

Key events include “The Launch,” “Soaring with Service,” the Alumni Awards, a comedy show, a drone show and men’s and women’s basketball games with tailgates. Faculty and staff can also participate in the office/door decorating contest, showcasing Eagle pride and creativity within departments. Offices interested in participating must submit a registration form on EagleLink. The form is open from Feb. 9–13, and the decorating contest runs Feb. 16–20. The first 20 offices to register will receive a decoration starter pack.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend events, support departmental alumni activities and show Eagle pride across campus.

Student events can be found on EagleLink, and alumni events and registration details are available at fgcu.edu/homecoming.

Homecoming Week 2026 event for faculty, staff and students:

February 16

The Launch | 11 a.m. Library Lawn

February 18

Soaring with Service | 10 a.m. Library Lawn
Faculty & Staff Alumni Network Lunch | 11 a.m. SoVi Dining
Jazz at Naples Botanical Garden | 5 p.m. Naples Botanical Garden
Lutgert Legacy Mixer | 5:30 p.m. Lutgert Hall
FGCU Men’s Basketball vs. Jacksonville University | 7 p.m. Alico Arena

February 19

School of Resort & Hospitality Management Cooking Demo by Chef Fraser | 6 p.m. Sugden Hall
Welcome Back to the Wetlands, hosted by The Water School | 6 p.m. Parking Garage 1
FGCU Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Kentucky University | 7 p.m. Alico Arena

February 20

Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Brunch | 11 a.m. The Boardwalk Waterfront Restaurant
Friday Night Lights Drone Show | 7 p.m. Library Lawn

February 21

College of Engineering Alumni Mixer | 10 a.m. Holmes Hall
Alumni Homecoming Tailgate | 11 a.m. Auxiliary Lot
Student Homecoming Tailgate | noon, Recreation Outdoor Complex
Men’s Basketball vs. University of Central Arkansas | 2 p.m. Alico Arena

February 22

Marieb College of Health & Human Services Homecoming 5K | 8 a.m. Marieb Hall