Homecoming

Marauders fans cheering at a football game.

Celebrate What it Means to Be a Marauder

Homecoming at Mary is a time for alumni, students, and fans to gather and celebrate all of the things that make the University of Mary a special place. We encourage our alumni to return to campus to take part in events throughout the week and reconnect with classmates and professors, meet other alumni, and celebrate with the Marauders family.

Homecoming Highlights

Day of Service — Lend a hand during this time for our students, faculty, and staff to give back to the community. Learn more.
Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences 5K Fun Run/Walk — Enjoy time with friends.
Homecoming Coronation — Celebrate the crowning of our Homecoming king and queen.
Homecoming Athletic Events — Cheer on the Marauders! Visit GoUMary.com for the list of events and ticket information.
Homecoming Celebration — Join us for an evening of great music, dancing, prizes, and refreshments after the football game.
Alumni Mass and Brunch - Join us for a family Mass with brunch following on the last day of Homecoming!

Queen Anna Havelka and King Theodore Paul Kariuki and their 2025 Homecoming court with University of Mary President Monsignor James Shea at the coronation ceremony at Founders Hall.

Students participate in competitive games for prizes in Founders Hall at the annual Marauders Gauntlet event held during Homecoming Week.

A panel of judges enjoys the entertaining efforts of students on stage in Founders Hall as they compete for prizes at the Marauders Gauntlet school spirit event during Homecoming Week.

The student section cheers for the Marauders football team during the Homecoming game at the MDU Resources Community in Bismarck.

The Captains vs. Crews annual basketball game at the McDowell Activity Center pits the faculty and staff against the students in a fun, competitive contest.

Since 2014, the student-driven Day of Service has promoted community service and fostered servant leadership among students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni. More than 1,300 volunteers cover the Bismarck-Mandan communities and our satellite campuses with service projects to give back to their communities. It’s the largest one-day charitable service event in North Dakota.

The culmination of Homecoming Week takes place on Saturday, with the Marauders football team competing at the MDU Resources Community Bowl in Bismarck.