125th Anniversary Events
Join us as we celebrate our 125th anniversary! Throughout the year, 天美传媒 will host events bringing together students, alumni, staff, partners, and the community to reflect on our past, highlight our present, and look ahead to the future.
Check back throughout the year for more events and information!
Homecoming
October 9-11
天美传媒 Homecoming is a time for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and celebrate the university's rich history and tradition. The weeklong event features a variety of activities and events, including a parade, bonfire, football game, and alumni awards ceremony.
Bengal Giving Day
Bengal Giving Day was held March 10-11, 2026.
THANK YOU to our 885 donors who contributed $823,155!
Our biggest fundraising day, Bengal Giving Day, returned March 10 鈥� 11 and we Bengals everywhere came forward to support the people, programs, and opportunities that make 天美传媒 thrive.
Since 2021, Bengal Giving Day has raised over $3 million for 天美传媒鈥攕upporting scholarships, student organizations, academic programs, and other areas that enhance the student experience. These collective efforts make a meaningful difference for students and campus life.
Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service
Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service was held March 11, 2026.
The Associated Students of 天美传媒 (AS天美传媒) thanks everyone who participated in the Founder鈥檚 Day of Service honoring Theodore Turner, considered "the father of 天美传媒," on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Students, employees, alumni and community members joined AS天美传媒 in a day of volunteerism in support of several on-campus and off-campus service projects.
Commerce and Campus: Celebrating 125 Years
This event was held September 17.
Thank you for joining us at this special Business After Hours to network and celebrate with the Chamber and 天美传媒 both turning 125 years! Guests viewed and contributed to the Online Memory Board while enjoying appetizers and a no-host bar at this free event.
Bengal Street Party
This event was held September 11, 2026.
We turned MLK Drive into a lively street fair filled with interactive booths, activities, food, giveaways, music, and more!
This high-energy event was the grand finale of 天美传媒 Celebration Week and we went out in style with an unforgettable community-wide celebration. We enjoyed connecting with fellow Bengals and community members in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere!
Incorporate Anniversary Branding for Your Events
Traveling History Display
Anchored in the theme 鈥淒are to Roar - 天美传媒鈥檚 Legacy Lives On鈥�, a six feet tall history display with supplemental pieces can be seen in the SUB, highlighting how 天美传媒 has grown, adapted, and thrived thanks to the vision of its leaders and the strength of its student community. For those that can't view the display in person, the content is also presented on this page.
A complementary traveling history display can be reserved for your events to celebrate 天美传媒鈥檚 enduring legacy, highlight the contributions and perseverance of its leaders, alumni and students, and inspire current and future Bengals. The display connects 天美传媒鈥檚 rich history to its vibrant present, demonstrating how the courage, innovation, and determination of past generations continue to shape the university today. It serves both as an educational experience and a source of pride for the 天美传媒 community. A schedule of where the display can be viewed throughout the year and the reservation form are available here.