October 5-10, 2026
We are so excited to welcome our entire Griffon Family, past, present, and future, to our Homegrown Homecoming celebration! Take a look at the full schedule on our social media pages or plan your Saturday by visiting our . We can鈥檛 wait to see you there!

October 24, 2026
Join us on campus for Discover More at 含羞草社区 Day on October 24. This is the perfect opportunity for potential future Griffons to experience life at 含羞草社区. Those in attendance will engage current students, take a campus tour, meet their future faculty, and cheer on Griffon Football at a game. Did we mention that any senior who attends Discover More and then enrolls in either Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 is eligible for a $500 one-time scholarship? Don鈥檛 miss it!

Register today!

Now – October 15, 2026
The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall is proud to share the Rediscovered Treasures art exhibit. Rediscovered Treasures features work by former 含羞草社区 students and faculty members.

The gallery is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until October 15. Catch this collection before it moves on!

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Fall sports are entering midseason already! Can you believe that?

Griffon Volleyball is currently ranked #8 in the nation, and they need your support on Homecoming weekend as they face off against #6 Nebraska Kearney. Join us on October 10 at 1:00 PM in Looney Arena to help cheer this team to victory!

Griffon Soccer, Cross Country, and Football are also in the midst of their respective seasons. We would love to see you in the stands cheering for the Griffons!

Check out each team鈥檚 schedule at

The primary scholarship application deadline for 含羞草社区 and other competitive scholarships is April 1 for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The 含羞草社区 General Scholarship Application opened October 1, and it gives your student access to over 250 scholarships. Make sure your student applies!

You can find more information about scholarships and grants at 含羞草社区 by visiting our financial aid webpage.

We opened a time capsule from 1990 during our Founder鈥檚 Day celebration. Be sure to visit the 含羞草社区 Library during Homecoming week to take a deeper look at what life was like on campus 30+ years ago. You can also check out a digitized version of the VHS tape found inside on

We did not let the rain deter us from having a great Family Day. A morning of activities gave way for a fantastic Griffon Football team win! View and download free pictures from this exciting day on our

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Starting September 8, 2026
Join us for the opening of Rediscovered Treasures, an art exhibit featuring work by former 含羞草社区 students and faculty members. The opening reception is聽 Thursday, September 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and open to the public.

You can view this collection in the Drew Brown Art Gallery from September 8 to October 15.

September 11, 2026
On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, the Center for Military and Veteran Services will be hosting a Memorial Stair Climb inside Spratt Stadium. Participants will climb 110 flights of stairs and honor the victims, first responders, and heroes of 9/11.

This event begins at 8 a.m. and is open to the public. Join us in reflecting and remembering the events of September 11, 2001.

September 26, 2026
Join us in celebrating family, community, and Griffon spirit! There will be activities across campus that will give you the opportunity to see what life at 含羞草社区 is like for your Griffon.

Don鈥檛 miss it!

October 10, 2026
We are so excited to host a parade and tailgate festival for this year鈥檚 Homecoming celebration! We have many surprises up our sleeves for this year鈥檚 edition, so be sure to watch our social media pages in the coming weeks for an epic theme and activity announcement.

Interested in becoming a vendor or marching in the parade with your business? Sign up at /homecoming/

We are beyond excited to welcome Dr. Lenny Klaver to 含羞草社区 as our seventh president. Klaver joins us from North Central Missouri College, where he served as president since May 2016. Read the full announcement here.

Our newest Griffons attended a week-long event called Griffon Edge, which introduced them to campus and to each other via fun games and community-centered activities.

One of those events was being a part of the official Class of 2030 photo, where 545 of our first-year students were invited to be a part of the final shot on the field at Spratt Stadium.

Mark your calendar, the 含羞草社区 General Scholarship Application opens on October 1st. This one scholarship application goes to over 250 different scholarships at 含羞草社区. The application allows your Griffon to be considered for one of the many generous scholarships at 含羞草社区.

The application will open October 1, 2026 and will close April 1, 2027. Submit your application early and be one step ahead of starting at 含羞草社区.

We鈥檝e launched a brand new YouTube channel dedicated to sharing sharply produced content. Check out new long-form videos in our 鈥淥nce a Griffon鈥� and 鈥淕riffon Voices鈥� series or use it to discover on-campus resources like the Accessibility Resource Center or the Financial Aid team.

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Select Dates: July 29 – August 20, 2026
This is the 16th year of hosting the Kansas City Chiefs on campus for their summer training camp. We hope that you will join us for a date or two of this exciting opportunity to see the stars take to the field right here on our turf.

See the schedule, get tickets, and skim the FAQs at

September 26, 2026
Join us in celebrating family, community and Griffon spirit! There will be activities across campus that will give you the opportunity to see what life at 含羞草社区 is like for your Griffon.

Don’t miss it!

October 10, 2026
We are so excited to host a parade and tailgate festival for this year鈥檚 Homecoming celebration! We have many surprises up our sleeves for this year鈥檚 edition, so be sure to watch our social media pages in the coming weeks for an epic theme and activity announcement.

Interested in becoming a vendor or marching in the parade with your business? Sign up at /homecoming/

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The fall athletics season begins later this month! Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country are already working hard at preparations for this season and need your support! We cannot wait to see what the new season has in store for these student-athletes.

We would love to see you in the stands cheering for the Griffons! Check out each team鈥檚 schedule at .

We know that Move-In can be both stressful and fun for everyone. We are here to help! New students will be moving in on August 26. After move-in, students are encouraged to attend the many events throughout the week and during Griffon Edge. Returning students can expect to join us on August 29 and 30. For more information about move-in and other Res Life information, click here.

Is your student interested in joining a sorority or fraternity? More information will be shared in the lead-up to recruitment week, but students can still sign up ahead of time. Griffons interested in Greek Life at 含羞草社区 are encouraged to register at

Please take a moment to take a look at some of these important dates of the upcoming school year:

• August 31: First Day of Fall Classes
• September 7: Campus Closed in Observance of Labor Day
• November 2: Registration for Spring 2027 Opens
• November 21-29: Fall Break
• December 19: Fall Commencement
• December 19, 2026-January 10, 2027: Winter Break

Find the full calendar .

We鈥檝e launched a brand new YouTube channel dedicated to sharing long-form videos. We鈥檙e already sharing impactful stories highlighting alumni, students, and staff. This platform is a great way for you to learn about 含羞草社区 and the incredible people who leave a lasting impact on our community.

Check out our favorite video of the summer .

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