Knights Fest
October 1-3, 2026
We are excited to announce this year’s Knights Fest celebrations! Please mark your 2026 calendars for the weekend beginning Wednesday, October 1, when everyone from UB, past and present, will celebrate our amazing community with sporting events and festivities
Enjoy the Pep Rally and Young Alumni Mixer. Spend all day Saturday cheering UB’s sports teams to victory and enjoying the BBQ, music, and activities at our Homecoming Block Party, and dress up for the formal dinner and awards ceremonies of the Knights Fest Gala.
Register for the Block Party Register for the Gala
Schedule
Friday, October 2, 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Signature events
11 a.m.
President’s Welcome and Dean’s Updates
Dana Hall 107
12 - 4 p.m.
Block Party
Linden Ave
- Music
- BBQ
12 - 4 p.m.
Art Gallery Exhibit
Schelfhaudt Gallery, ABC Building
Athletic events
10 a.m.
Alumni Baseball Game
Seaside Park Diamond 1
10 a.m.
Alumni Softball Game
Seaside Park Diamond 2
University of Bridgeport presents this year’s
Saturday, October 3, 2026
During the Gala, awards will be given to outstanding alumni, faculty, and community leaders, as well as for hall of fame and lifetime achievement in athletics.
2026 Purple Knights Award Recipients
Peter Formaneck ’82 - Distinguished Alumni Award
Suzanne Kachmar - Community Leadership Award
Yvrose Romulus ’99, ‘16 - Outstanding Faculty Award
Shavonne R. Healy ’06, ’11, ’18 - Rising Star Alumni Award
Athletics Hall of Fame Awards
Allison Luzzi ‘20 - Softball
Ruben Gimenez ’16 - Swimming
Walter Luckett ’78 and Val Luckett - Purple Knight Shield of Merit
Parking and Directions
University of Bridgeport is located at:
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604