SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — Evangel University’s annual Homecoming activities will take place this Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 2-5.
The event officially kicks off as Valor Volleyball, undefeated in conference play this season, host long-time rival College of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the AGFinancial Arena. Tickets may be purchased online or at the arena via credit or debit card for $5 for those ages 12 and older.
The university will host local and state business leaders and government officials at a dedication and ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, Oct. 4 at 9:45 a.m. in the AGFinancial Arena. This state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot athletic venue is the first new construction project on Evangel’s campus since 2009.
A Homecoming concert featuring various groups and ensembles from Evangel’s award-winning Music Department will be held Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Barnett Recital Hall. Admission is free.
Additionally, various departmental activities will take place throughout the afternoon on Friday and on Saturday morning, including departmental awards.
The 2024 alumni awardees will be recognized throughout the weekend.
The Evangel Valor football team, 4-0 this season and undefeated in regular season play since joining the KCAC league last fall, will face Avila University at Nixa High School’s Eagle Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 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 $10 for adults; admission is free for children 12 and under.
On Saturday evening, the men’s and women’s soccer teams will look to secure their eighth and third wins of the season respectively as they take on Tabor College at Evangel’s Coryell Field. The women’s game starts at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
To view the full schedule of Homecoming- related activities, visit evangel.edu/homecoming.
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Evangel University, with its embedded Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive Spirit-led Christian university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, EU is committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to serve the Church and society globally and becoming compassionate innovators in their chosen vocations. EU offers more than 70-degree programs, including cutting-edge majors, pre-professional programs, and affordable and flexible online degree options.
EU is a premier institution of higher education and has been ranked:
- #1 Best College in Springfield & #2 Best Christian College in Missouri by Niche
- US News & World Report Best Colleges Top Performer in Social Mobility
- Colleges of Distinction Best Christian University
- Top 10 Best Universities by AcademicInfluence.com
- Third Most Beautiful Campus in the Midwest by Christian Colleges & Universities
- Top 10 Best Colleges in Missouri by BestColleges.com
With additional accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology and certification as an Excellence in Giving university, EU is focused on providing students with hands-on experience and real-world training for today’s professional careers. Learn more about the university at evangel.edu.