Cameron University Celebrates Last Spring Homecoming

The university will transition to a fall homecoming tradition starting next academic year.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Cameron University's Office of Events & Activities and Programming and Activities Council (PAC) hosted 2026 Homecoming Week from Feb. 2–7, bringing a week of arts, community and school spirit to campus. This year's theme, 'The Road That Brought Us Here,' reflected Cameron's history and traditions. The 2026–27 academic year will bring a major change to the tradition, as Cameron will celebrate homecoming in the fall instead of the traditional spring semester.

Why it matters

Homecoming week is a longstanding tradition at Cameron University that brings the campus community together through a variety of events and activities. The transition to a fall homecoming celebration marks a significant change for the university, as it looks to build on its history and connect with students in a new way.

The details

The week's events included henna tattoos, balloon art, a casino night and dance, and the crowning of the Homecoming Monarch during a men's basketball game. Student organizations decorated large foam letter 'C' sculptures that were displayed at the entrance of the McMahon Centennial Complex. PAC President Ty Spence said events like homecoming week play a major role in strengthening campus culture and student engagement.

  • Cameron University's Homecoming Week was held from February 2-7, 2026.
  • The 2026-27 academic year will see Cameron University transition to holding homecoming celebrations in the fall semester instead of the spring.

The players

Alannah Meyers-Young

Director of the Office of Events and Activities at Cameron University.

Ty Spence

President of the Programming and Activities Council (PAC) at Cameron University.

Jody Rogers

Henna artist who provided custom henna tattoos to students during Homecoming Week.

Haley Damon

Balloon artist who created balloon animals and wearable balloon art for students during Homecoming Week.

Raymond Butac

The 2026 Homecoming Monarch, representing the Association of Computing and Technology Students (ACTS) organization.

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What they’re saying

“Specifically because we will be having two homecomings for 2026. So, since this is our last spring homecoming, we wanted this to really be an homage to what we previously had. And with the upcoming one in the fall … we're hoping that we can tie in this year's theme into that one, because this is the only year where you'll have two homecomings.”

— Alannah Meyers-Young, Director of the Office of Events and Activities (aggiecentral.com)

“It helps get the campus students engaged. It really helps bring campus to life. It allows people to meet new people, and then also to try new things, to discover something they may not have known they'd enjoy.”

— Ty Spence, PAC President (aggiecentral.com)

“These little physical reminders like this can be really really nice, especially when you feel overwhelmed with something.”

— Jody Rogers, Henna Artist (aggiecentral.com)

“I like being a reprieve from all the stress and all the hard work. You guys are doing a lot of studying and learning and testing and all sorts of stuff. It is really nice to be a part of a break from all that. I like to share smiles, I like to share whimsy, that's my favorite part of what I do. You can't be sad when you get a balloon.”

— Haley Damon, Balloon Artist (aggiecentral.com)

“I owe this to them. I'm so fortunate to represent them. I'm so glad I could get this win for them. They supported me every step of the way so this is to them … I'm glad that my organization trusts me to represent them.”

— Raymond Butac, 2026 Homecoming Monarch (aggiecentral.com)

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