Homecoming 2026 Sept. 16-19
Calling all Golden Eagles!
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø and the NEIU Alumni Association invite you to Homecoming 2026.
Mark your calendar for four days full of events to celebrate what ties us together and remember where it all began — ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. This year we are paying tribute to our Graduates of the Last Decade with "Get Your GOLD On!"
Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, staff, community member or a friend of the University, join the reunion for a variety of events featuring tournaments, music, food, games and more!
Schedule of Events
More details coming soon!
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | NEIU at Portillo's
3343 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL
Get ready for a night of great food, school spirit, and community! Join us at Portillo’s for a special NEIU Alumni Homecoming 2026 fundraiser - where 20% of proceeds go directly toward supporting NEIUAA programs. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow Golden Eagles and fuel up before an exciting Chicago Cubs game.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your NEIU pride. We can’t wait to see you there!
Must present at checkout. Online code: PORTILLOS62
6:40 p.m. | NEIU at the Chicago Cubs
It's back! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to cheer on the Chicago Cubs as they play the Atlanta Braves.
are on sale now!
Tickets purchased through include an NEIU x Cubs crewneck, pictured below.
To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Lexi Chodash at (773) 269-5270 or lchodash@cubs.com.
11:00 a.m. | Coffee & Crafts: Paint and Sip at El Centro
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Show Your NEIU Spirit!
Village Square, Main Campus
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | The State of the Goodwin College of Education: A Homecoming Reception
6:00 p.m. | Wine Down with Alumni & Friends
Hosted by the College of Business and Technology.
6:00 p.m. | Greek Life Alumni Reunion
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations in collaboration with Student Leadership Development (SLD).
7:00 p.m. | NEIU at the Chicago Sky
Hosted by the College of Arts and Science.
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Trivia Night
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations.
6:30 p.m. | Golden Eagle Glow Run
Hosted by Campus Recreation in partnership with Student Leadership Development (SLD) and the Office of Alumni Relations.
9:00 a.m. | La Copa NEIU
Hosted by the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Poetry and Pancakes
LWH Southeast Terrace
Main Campus, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Poetry & Pancakes, a storied and syrup-centric event, is offered by the English Department and Creative Writing Minor annually during Homecoming. Readers TBA. Note: This is not an open mic event.
If you have questions, please contact Senior Instructor Larry Dean, English Department, at l-dean@neiu.edu.
10 a.m. | NEIU Historical Walking Tour
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | CCICS Welcome Back Fun Fair!
More details will be shared soon!
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Greenhouse Tour
Hosted by the Biology Department.
Time TBD | College of Business and Technology Alumni Reunion
9:30 p.m. | Homecoming Dance Cruise on Lake Michigan
Hosted by Student Leadership Development (SLD), this event is open to current students only.
Memories of where it all began
Contact Us
If you have any questions about or need accessibility accommodations for NEIU’s Homecoming 2026 weekend, or if you have general questions about NEIU’s Alumni Association, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (773) 442-4205 or alumni@neiu.edu.
Thank you to our University partners!
- The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Alumni Association
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- The College of Business and Technology
- The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
- Campus Recreation