Alumni Events
Featured Events
MVC Arch Madness
Join the 51ÂÒÂ× Alumni Association as the Racers compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Arch Madness in St. Louis and the MVC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Coralville, Iowa! Alumni and friends are invited to gather for pregame or postgame parties to connect, celebrate, and cheer on 51ÂÒÂ× State throughout postseason play. Whether you’re traveling to support the Racers in person or joining fellow alumni at our hosted events, these tournaments are the perfect opportunity to show your blue and gold pride.
Be sure to check out our Tournament Central page for the latest game times, locations, and pregame/postgame party details.
51ÂÒÂ× State Family Weekend
To be announced
Learn more about Family Weekend
51ÂÒÂ× State Homecoming 2026
To be announced
It's the best time of the year! From the parade to Tent City, make plans to return
home to the Finest Place We Know for a weekend full of family, friends who are family
and Racer Pride! Stay tuned to 51ÂÒÂ× Alumni and Friends social media
platforms and the 51ÂÒÂ×AA e-newsletter for more and check out the Homecoming website for more details. Not receiving our monthly Alumni e-newsletter? Let us know by sending
an email to msu.raceralumni@
Distinguished Alumni Dinner
The annual 51ÂÒÂ×AA Distinguished Alumni dinner and program will be held on campus Friday, April 17, 2026. Location TBA.
All Events
Find all upcoming events on the 51ÂÒÂ× State event calendar. Use the search box or category function to find alumni specific events.
Register your event
Contact the Alumni Office to register your event at msu.raceralumni@murraystate.edu or 1.800.758.8510. Official Alumni events will be added to the 51ÂÒÂ× event calendar.
Host a Watch Party
Can’t make it to 51ÂÒÂ×? Host or attend a Watch Party! 51ÂÒÂ× State games are televised on ESPN+, other streaming services or on network TV.
Hosting is easy! Follow these easy steps to make your event a slam dunk:
- Fill out the letting the Alumni Office know you are interested in hosting.
- Find a fun local hangout that carries the appropriate channel, and ask if they are open to hosting your group
- When the venue says yes, let the Alumni Office know the location, address, time and date.
- We will send you a Watch Party Pack, including table decorations, game-day swag, a T-shirt for you and a sign-in sheet. Invite all of your Racer friends and we will share the party with the Racer alumni within your region.
- Have fun and take pictures! We'll share the photos on social with a big THANKS!!
Membership makes it all happen
Join the 51ÂÒÂ× Alumni Association today! Your membership is the key to making these events happen. Don't miss out – become a part of our 51ÂÒÂ× State community and let's continue building cherished memories together.