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Join us for the golden grads ANNUAL HOMECOMING REUNION! 

One of our most treasured traditions, our "Golden Grads Reunion" is an opportunity for alumni to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of their graduation from The University of Texas at El Paso! We are excited to welcome back our Golden Grads Class of 1976 for exciting reunion activities in September 2026. 

Mark your calendars for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

The annual Golden Grads Reunion is open to all alumni from the class of 1976 and prior. We invite anyone who has not yet attended a Golden Grads Reunion to join us for the celebration. Returning Golden Grads are also welcome each year to celebrate with the new honorees! The deadline to register is September 4, 2026.

Reunion Schedule and registration

Thursday, September 24

• Welcome Meet & Greet Breakfast 
  (Class of 1976 Only)
  Time: 8-9 a.m.
  Location: Hilton Garden Inn – Del Norte Ballroom
  University Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
  
  
• Shuttled Campus Tour
  (Class of 1976 Only)
  Time: 9:15-11:45 a.m.
  Location: Departs from Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University, 111 W University Ave,
  El Paso, TX 79902
  
  
• Homecoming Pep Rally
  (All Class Years)
  Time: Noon
  Location: Centennial Plaza
  

Friday, September 25

• Golden Grads Luncheon
  (All Class Years)
  Time: 11:30 a.m.
  Location: Union Building, 3rd floor, Tomás Rivera Conference Center (TRCC)

Saturday, September 26

• Pregame Party
  (All Class Years)
  Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. 
  Location: Kidd Field, Randolph Dr, El Paso, TX 79902
  
  
• Homecoming Football Game
  Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Miners vs. Oregon State Beavers
  Time: Kickoff at 7 p.m.
  Location: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Dr., El Paso, TX 79902
  7:00 p.m. MT

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LODGING INFORMATION 
Thanks to our local partners and supporters, we have special hotel rates for our alumni and friends during Homecoming this year!  

Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University 
915-351-2121 | 111 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, El Paso, TX 79902 
Group Name: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ/GOLDEN GRADS and ALUMNI 
Group Code: 26UGAH | Rate: $115.00 
Dates: Any night from September 20 - September 27, 2026 
Deadline to Book*: 8/23/2026 
*After cutoff date, all rooms will be released and best rate will apply. 

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