Building Community on Bowman Field: Reflections on the 2025 Homecoming Build
Each fall, Bowman Field becomes one of Clemson University’s most inspiring construction sites — where students, faculty, and community members raise the walls of a Habitat for Humanity home in just ten days.
This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the Homecoming Build and the completion of our 33rd home. Students from across campus came together to learn, lead, and serve — many of them first introduced to the project through my Creative Inquiry in Building Affordable Housing course in the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development.
The experience blends classroom learning with real-world construction, creating a model for how education and service can build stronger communities.
Watch the full video produced by Clemson Student Life: 2025 Homecoming Build Video
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