{"id":2283,"date":"2026-02-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/?p=2283"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:40:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:40:04","slug":"wildcat-homecoming-weekend-september-19-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/blog\/alumni-events\/wildcat-homecoming-weekend-september-19-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildcat Homecoming Weekend (Recap) &#8211; Sep. 19 &amp; 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Weekend.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the 2025 Wildcat Homecoming Weekend logo. \" class=\"wp-image-2025\" style=\"width:551px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Weekend.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Weekend-300x104.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildcat Homecoming Weekend 2025 brought alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends back to campus for an unforgettable celebration of Wildcat pride. Throughout the weekend, the spirit of connection and tradition was on full display as generations of alumni returned to relive memories, reconnect with classmates, and experience the continued evolution of SUNY Polytechnic Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Friday, September 19<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>SUNY Poly Athletics proudly hosted its Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony, honoring outstanding former student-athletes, coaches, and contributors whose achievements have left a lasting mark on Wildcat history. The event brought together inductees, their families, teammates, and supporters for an evening of recognition, reflection, and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each honoree\u2019s accomplishments\u2014both on and off the field\u2014represent the dedication, leadership, and competitive spirit that define SUNY Poly Athletics. The ceremony served not only as a tribute to past excellence, but also as an inspiration to current and future Wildcats striving to build on that legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"2578\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552584064_1382967380496133_7316714985914587856_n-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Woman gives speech at Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-2578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552584064_1382967380496133_7316714985914587856_n-1024x819.jpg 1024w, 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holding framed awards.\" class=\"wp-image-2580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551171676_1382967237162814_4901057482270169926_n-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551171676_1382967237162814_4901057482270169926_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551171676_1382967237162814_4901057482270169926_n-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551171676_1382967237162814_4901057482270169926_n-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551171676_1382967237162814_4901057482270169926_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"2582\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/550223522_1382967233829481_5460802168495391533_n-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Man gives speech at Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-2582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/550223522_1382967233829481_5460802168495391533_n-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/550223522_1382967233829481_5460802168495391533_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/550223522_1382967233829481_5460802168495391533_n-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/550223522_1382967233829481_5460802168495391533_n-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/550223522_1382967233829481_5460802168495391533_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"820\" data-id=\"2583\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551045587_1382967213829483_7234167226948160207_n-1024x820.jpg\" alt=\"Woman gives speech at Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-2583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551045587_1382967213829483_7234167226948160207_n-1024x820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551045587_1382967213829483_7234167226948160207_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551045587_1382967213829483_7234167226948160207_n-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551045587_1382967213829483_7234167226948160207_n-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551045587_1382967213829483_7234167226948160207_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"2579\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551834856_1382967390496132_3531390978582569712_n-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Woman gives speech at Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-2579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551834856_1382967390496132_3531390978582569712_n-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551834856_1382967390496132_3531390978582569712_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551834856_1382967390496132_3531390978582569712_n-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551834856_1382967390496132_3531390978582569712_n-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/551834856_1382967390496132_3531390978582569712_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"2581\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552125298_1382967217162816_2741774864210824533_n-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"David Golembiowski gives speech at Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-2581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552125298_1382967217162816_2741774864210824533_n-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552125298_1382967217162816_2741774864210824533_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552125298_1382967217162816_2741774864210824533_n-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552125298_1382967217162816_2741774864210824533_n-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552125298_1382967217162816_2741774864210824533_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552339061_1382967617162776_7528455362839505469_n.jpg\" alt=\"SUNY Poly plaque honoring Malik Faye Men's Soccer Player (2009\u20132013) inducted in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-2596\" style=\"width:323px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552339061_1382967617162776_7528455362839505469_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/552339061_1382967617162776_7528455362839505469_n-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Saturday, September <\/strong>20<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday morning featured the Alumni Awards Breakfast, recognizing distinguished graduates whose professional achievements and service reflect the very best of the Wildcat community. A highlight of the morning was the Wildcat Induction Ceremony honoring the Class of 1975 during their Inaugural 50th Class Reunion\u2014an especially meaningful milestone that underscored the enduring bonds formed on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"736\" data-id=\"2593\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0306.jpg\" alt=\"Award presentation during Wildcat Homecoming Weekend honoring the 2025 Wildcat of the Year.\" class=\"wp-image-2593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0306.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0306-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"661\" data-id=\"2595\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0309.jpg\" alt=\"Award presentation during Wildcat Homecoming Weekend honoring the 2025 Wildcat of the Year in Philanthropy.\" class=\"wp-image-2595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0309.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0309-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"725\" data-id=\"2594\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0307.jpg\" alt=\"Award presentation during Wildcat Homecoming Weekend honoring the 2025 Wildcat of the Year.\" class=\"wp-image-2594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0307.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0307-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0307-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_0307-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Families and community members joined in the fun throughout the day. Campus tours offered alumni the opportunity to see firsthand how SUNY Poly continues to grow, innovate, and invest in student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletic events and informal gatherings throughout the weekend further strengthened connections, bridging past and present Wildcats in celebration of shared pride. Whether reconnecting with former classmates, meeting current students, or engaging with faculty and staff, attendees experienced what makes the Wildcat community so special: a deep sense of belonging and forward-looking optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_5048-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni staff photographed with a check to the Alumni Foundation for Wildcat Homecoming Weekend.\" class=\"wp-image-2597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_5048-1024x792.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_5048-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_5048-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_5048.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" data-id=\"2600\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.sunypoly.edu\/spring-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/08\/IMG_5055-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"Mom and daughter in the bounce house.\" class=\"wp-image-2600\" 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