5 Things to Look Forward to This Fall
Marist community collage. Image by Matthew HoukMaley/Marist University.
August 26, 2025 鈥� The new year is officially underway, and whether you're a first-year, seasoned senior, or proud alum, here are five things that should be on your to-do list this fall.
1. 馃張 Football Home Opener Aug. 29: The ultimate Welcome Week finale
Nothing says Red Fox pride like packing Tenney Stadium under the lights for Friday鈥檚 football home opener vs. New Haven on Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. It鈥檚 the perfect way to wrap up Welcome Week with energy, spirit, and maybe even a record-breaking crowd (shoutout to last year鈥檚 馃憖).
BONUS: One Marist student will get a chance at a $50,000 field goal attempt! Learn how to enter
馃师锔� Pro tip: Marist students get in FREE with your ID.
Also catch these can't-miss matchups:
- 鈿� Women鈥檚 Soccer vs. Binghamton 鈥� August 28
- 鈿� Men鈥檚 Soccer vs. Army 鈥� August 28
Marist Football vs. Dayton during a record-breaking attendance game at Tenney Stadium in 2024. Photo by Ricky Torres/Marist Athletics.
2. 馃弮鈥嶁檪锔忦煉� New Track & Turf Field Now Open
The brand-new at Gartland Commons is officially ready for use! This new space was designed for athletic excellence, wellness, and community fun. Whether you鈥檙e training, competing, or just taking a walk, it鈥檚 your new go-to spot.
An official celebration will be held during the spring 2026 semester to commemorate the completion of this major new addition to campus, but in the meantime, students, athletes, and the entire campus community are encouraged to enjoy this new addition to the Marist campus right away.
3. 馃帳 SPC Events = Your social calendar, sorted
The Student Programming Council (SPC) already has a stacked lineup of concerts, comedy nights, off-campus trips (including those famous $25 NYC bus trips), and themed weekends. If you鈥檙e looking to make memories (and maybe some new friends), this is where it鈥檚 at.
馃摬 Follow so you don鈥檛 miss a thing.
Homecoming weekend at Marist University. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.
4. 馃彔 Homecoming Oct. 24-26
October 24鈥�26 is going to be epic as campus is transformed into the ultimate Red Fox reunion! Food trucks, tailgates before the football game vs. Drake, music, and more.
馃帀 Classes ending in 0 and 5 鈥� this is the year for you!
馃捀 Early bird pricing ends Sept. 19 鈫� Register here
5. 馃摳 Say Hi to President Weinman
He鈥檚 everywhere 鈥� events, games, performances 鈥� and always down to chat. Don鈥檛 be shy! And who knows, you just may get an opportunity to snap a and flex that Marist pride. Our campus makes the perfect backdrop for your next Instagram post.
