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Myers Hall restored to its beautiful red color

September 28, 2026

Rolling Out the Red

Filled with cherished traditions, a newly repainted red Myers Hall, and numerous activities, Wittenberg University welcomes alumni and families back to campus for Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend, Oct. 1-4, 2026.

Alumni Achievement Awards

September 22, 2026

Excelling in Their #LifeAfterWitt

Several individuals will be honored with special distinctions at the Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, in Ness Auditorium, inside Hollenbeck Hall.

Wittenberg Football Helmets and Balls

September 9, 2026

Supporting Springfield

The Springfield Rotary’s 12th annual Gourmet Food Truck competition will showcase the best of the region, including its partnership with Wittenberg University, on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Veterans Park.

Wittenberg Puppy Training

August 26, 2026

Puppy Patrol

Wittenberg’s Campus Safety and Police Division has welcomed a furry new member to its team – an adorable yellow Labrador puppy that will soon be ready to serve as the University’s first-ever crisis response therapy dog.

Richard Phillips Wittenberg Professor

August 24, 2026

Opening Convocation

University's annual Opening Convocation, the first event of the 2026-27 Wittenberg Series on August 26, will feature Richard Phillips, the 2026 recipient of the Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Wittenberg Way Build

August 20, 2026

Civic Engagement

The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement will be immersing all first-year students in civic engagement through a new event: The Wittenberg Way Build set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2-4:30 p.m. during Welcome Week festivities.