ALT A crowd of excited fans in a stadium, many wearing red and cheering, is gathered behind a metal barrier. A person holding a microphone stands in the foreground, wearing a jacket with "UCM" on it. The background shows a brick building and tall trees.

ALT A sports mascot dressed in colorful clothing stands on the sidelines of a stadium track. In the foreground, cheerleaders wearing red and black outfits hold pom-poms. The stands are filled with spectators.

ALT Players from Central Michigan University's football team are on a field, celebrating an event during a game. They are wearing black uniforms with red and white accents. One player is congratulating another with a helmet hug while a third player stands nearby. The background shows a blurred crowd.

ALT A group of people in military uniforms stand facing a football field, saluting. They are in front of a crowd and an American flag, with a stadium building displaying "University of Central Missouri" in the background. Football players stand alongside them.

ALT A group of cheerleaders in matching "Mules" uniforms performs energetically indoors. They are clapping and smiling, with others blurred in the background. Colorful decorations are visible behind them.

ALT A group of individuals, wearing UCM Marching Mules attire, are actively playing percussion instruments. They are engaged in a performance setting, with drums prominently featured. The background includes a dark curtain and colorful banners.

ALT A cheerleader is performing a backflip during a cheer routine. The team, dressed in red and black, is kneeling in formation, cheering with pom-poms. In the background, colorful banners display phrases like "Homecoming" and "Central Got the Groove.

ALT A group of people wearing beige shirts are energetically dancing indoors. Some have raised arms, and they appear enthusiastic. There is a backdrop with balloons and partially visible signage.

ALT A 3D boombox sculpture built out of canned goods wrapped in black, yellow, and pink paper, featuring the letters "EDTSO" across the front base.

ALT A flat floor mosaic created from hundreds of colorfully wrapped canned goods arranged in a rectangular grid pattern on tiled floor.

ALT A 3D sculpture of a retro Volkswagen bus front built from stacked paper-wrapped canned goods, complete with a pink paper peace sign emblem and yellow circle headlights.

ALT A display featuring structures made from stacked cans, creatively arranged to resemble objects related to school. One structure has a sign "Saved by the Bell," while another resembles a crayon box labeled "Crayola.

ALT A retro homecoming backdrop reading "UCM TAKES IT BACK TO THE RETRO REWIND HOCO," surrounded by a red, black, yellow, and white balloon arch, mini disco balls, and cassette tape cutouts.

ALT A retro display board for "Engineering Design & Technology" featuring a red boombox, a Blockbuster video sign, lightning bolts, and a mule mascot cutout.

ALT A photo backdrop painted like a vintage jukebox with a black-and-white checkered floor, framed by a red, black, and white balloon arch.

ALT An arched display board for "RETRO REWIND" featuring the mule mascot dressed like Marty McFly next to a Delorean with fiery tire tracks.

ALT An outdoor view of a stone university campus building surrounded by green trees and a grassy lawn under a clear sky. In the foreground are large, vibrant circular beds of blooming autumn mums in yellow, maroon, and purple. White overlay text reads "Enjoy your FALL BREAK" in stylized cursive and bold capital letters.

ALT A football player in a black uniform running onto the field while waving a large Mules team flag.

ALT Football players standing on the sidelines looking up at two jets performing a flyover.

ALT A football player in a black uniform lifting a teammate into the air to celebrate a play.

ALT A group of smiling students posing in the bleachers with mo the mule.

ALT UCM Homecoming '26 graphic reading "Retro Rewind" over a collage of parade photos and mascot Mo the Mule.

ALT UCM mascot giving a high five to someone in a crowd. A graphic overlay at the bottom includes the UCM logo and text that reads "U.S. News and World Report Rankings."

ALT Campus lawn and walking paths featuring the friendship tower in the distance, green trees, and a brilliant red tree in full autumn color.

ALT Close-up of vibrant red and orange maple leaves in the foreground with the Highlander Theatre sign in the background.

ALT Bronze statue of a seated student writing with a pencil, set against a backdrop of vibrant red fall foliage.

ALT Entrance to the Science building framed by bright orange foliage and fallen autumn leaves scattered across the walkway.

ALT Close-up view of a brown mule's eyes and face with a blurred, smiling rider in a cowboy hat behind it.

ALT Rider riding a brown mule down a paved college campus walkway.

ALT Smiling woman with glasses petting the face of a brown mule outdoors.

ALT Mule rider riding a brown mule across a grassy lawn.

ALT Exterior Front View: Illuminated front facade of the Humphreys Building at dusk, featuring a modern four-story glass atrium flanked by historic stone wings.

ALT Lobby & Staircase: Modern interior lobby featuring a black metal staircase, wood paneling, red accent seating, and high-top study tables.

ALT Esports Arena (Side View): Students wearing headsets playing video games at desktop computer stations under red accent lighting in the UCM Esports room.

ALT Collaboration Lounge: Open student lounge equipped with red modular sectional couches, armchairs, and a wall-mounted display screen.

ALT Graphic for UCM Family Weekend, September 11-13. Two smiling women hold up grey t-shirts with a circular logo reading "Legacy 1871 UCM," "Legacy Never Looked So Good," and "Live Your Legacy, Love Your Legacy." Set against a red burst background.

ALT Event graphic for Color Run on 09/12/26 at 10:00 am on the East Side of Student Rec Center. Background shows a group of students outdoors celebrating and throwing vibrant, colorful powder paint into the air.

ALT Event graphic for Pancake Breakfast on 09/12/26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the UCM Quad. Photo shows a family of four smiling outdoors in UCM gear while holding plates of pancakes.

ALT Event graphic for Football vs. Delta State on 09/12/26 at 7:00 pm at Walton Stadium. Background features a close-up of football players on the field wearing black helmets and red jerseys.