SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — Evangel University’s annual Homecoming weekend is this Thursday through Saturday, October 2-4, where the university will continue its 70th anniversary celebration by welcoming alumni and friends to campus. EU first opened its doors in September 1955.
The community is invited to participate in the weekend’s commemorative events, including:
- A chapel service on Friday, Oct. 3 at 9:45 a.m. in Spence Chapel with recent EU grads Faith Sando and Zach Myers as featured speakers.
- A special Homecoming concert featuring various student groups and ensembles from Evangel’s award-winning Music Department on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Barnett Recital Hall. Admission is free.
- EU Theatre’s fall production of “Over the River and Through the Woods” on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Barnett Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults (19+), $10 for seniors (60+), and $7 for students and may be purchased in advance at edu/boxoffice or at the door.
Additionally, various departmental activities will take place on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, including department-specific alumni recognition.
The university’s 2025 alumni awardees will be formally honored at the Celebration Dinner on Friday evening, a storied Homecoming event.
The Evangel Valor football team will face Kansas Wesleyan at Nixa High School’s Eagle Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance on the EU Athletics website or at the gate via credit or debit card for $11; admission is free for children 12 and under.
To view the full schedule of Homecoming activities, visit evangel.edu/homecoming.
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Evangel University, with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive, Spirit-led Christian university in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, Evangel educates and equips students to serve the Church and society globally. Evangel offers more than 70 degree programs, including cutting-edge majors, pre-professional pathways, and flexible online options.
Recent recognition includes:
- Top 15% of Christian Colleges in America — Niche (2026)
- Top Performer in Social Mobility — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
- Best Christian University — Colleges of Distinction (2026)
Evangel also holds program accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology, and is certified as an Excellence in Giving university. Learn more at evangel.edu.