More than 900 new Trojans experienced Anderson University’s pillar of Great Hospitality during Welcome Week—a time to join faculty and staff for a week of festivities celebrating a unique and special place.
Welcome Week kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year with festivities across campus and culminating in the Big Welcome Event this past Saturday at the Athletic Campus.
The Big Welcome event was a time to enjoy a variety of games, live music, refreshments and tasty treats. It was also a time to cheer on the Trojans Men’s Soccer Team during a scrimmage against the South Carolina United Heat.
For the finale of the Big Welcome Event, fireworks lit up the night over Spero Financial Field and the Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium with an unforgettable professional fireworks show.
Welcome Week celebrated new Trojans with moving ceremonies. There was a time of worship and encouragement with speaker Dr. Clayton King; also Matriculation and the Archway Walk. Trojan Tradition, a ceremony on Alumni Lawn, marks new beginnings as upperclassmen pass the torch to first year students.
Welcome Week festivities included the Expo, which connected students with student organizations, local churches, businesses, nonprofits and other resources. There was a lot to celebrate, as students flocked to the big Block Party, featuring live music, food trucks and an overall fun gathering.
Other fun Welcome Week gatherings included Silent Disco, West Fest and Beach Bash. Athletics included a scrimmage pitting Anderson Women’s Soccer Team against the visiting North Greenville team at Spero Financial Field.
