Homecoming 2026

The Thistlewood traditional Fair Isle sweater extended on a flat surface.

Allison Thistlewood’s, Artsci’96, take on the traditional Fair Isle sweater preserves details from the original design, including elements of the Queen’s coat of arms, while adding personal touches such as her graduating year on one sleeve. (Photo: Supplied)

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A Homecoming 100 sweater three generations in the making

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A group of alumni, cheerleaders, and band members in red and white walking together during the Homecoming 100 parade.

Queen's Bands and alumni bring the tricolour spirit to the alumni parade on Saturday, Oct. 17.

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Homecoming 100 sets records, makes new memories for alumni

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A man dressed in a kilt holds a drum, representing the festive spirit of Homecoming's 100th anniversary.

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Countdown to 100: Nine events to hit at Homecoming this year

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A panoramic view of Richardson Stadium, showcasing a football field and seating for spectators.

Richardson Stadium at 10: Built for football, designed for much more

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Dr. Andrew Pipe, an older man in a dark sport coat and glasses, with a blank expression.

Longtime Queen’s volunteer Dr. Andrew Pipe, Arts’71, Meds’74, LLD’01, is helping bring his classmates back together for their 55th reunion this fall. (Photo: supplied)

Dr. Andrew Pipe on giving back, reunions, and staying connected to Queen’s

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A lively street scene featuring people in kilts dancing joyfully, highlighting a festive atmosphere.

Queen’s Bands Highland Dancers lead the Alumni Parade along University Avenue during Homecoming 2025. Grant Hall rises in the background, alongside a construction crane from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre transformation. (Photo: Scott Adamson)

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Countdown to 100: Three student spaces shaped by alumni generosity

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Alumni share a laugh during last year’s Alumni Parade to Richardson Stadium.

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Countdown to 100: Homecoming takes shape behind the scenes

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A group of Queen's students in colorful kilts joyfully dancing together on a lively street during a Homecoming celebration.

Homecoming 2025 was one for the record books, drawing more than 3,500 alumni registrants and setting a new registration high.

Countdown to 100: A century of Homecoming in photos

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Picture of Queen's Journal edition from 1926

From a last-minute football thriller to a visit from the governor general, the front page of the Nov. 16, 1926, edition of the Queen’s Journal captures just how busy Queen’s first homecoming was.

Countdown to 100: Inside Queen’s first Homecoming in 1926

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