BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Southern University has announced its Homecoming Week schedule, featuring events and activities planned throughout the week.
Homecoming is a time for alumni, students and the surrounding community to celebrate the excellence, pride and tradition of the university by returning home to “The Bluff.”
The 2026 Homecoming Week will run from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
Homecoming Week events
Sunday, Sept. 27
- SU Women’s Volleyball vs. GSU
- Noon
- H.W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex
- SU Homecoming Parade
- 1 p.m.
- SU Homecoming Family Reunion: Gospel and R&B experience
- 4 p.m.
- University Amphitheater Lawn
Monday, Sept. 28
- Ecumenical Service
- 10 a.m.
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- Bites & Insights with Wells Fargo
- Noon
- Donald C. Wade House
- Aux Cord Wars
- 7 p.m.
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- This is a students-only event.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
- Jaguar Talk: Beyond the Bluff Speaker Series
- 11 a.m.
- Leon R. Tarver II Cultural & Heritage Center
- AG Center Presents Mind Your Manners
- 11 a.m.
- Homecoming Concert
- 7 p.m.
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- This is a student-only event.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Annual Health Fair
- 10 a.m.
- Smith-Brown Student Union
- Who Does it Best: Pretty Wednesday
- Noon
- Smith-Brown Student Union Courtyard
- The Homecoming Tee Stop
- 1:30 p.m.
- Smith-Brown Student Union Courtyard
- Miss SU Coronation: Crowned Amongst the Stars
- 7 p.m.
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
Thursday, Oct. 1
- Produce, Paint and Pilates: Jag Fresh Market
- 10 a.m.
- Smith-Brown Student Union
- John B. Cade Poetry Slam
- 1 p.m.
- John B. Cade Library
- SU Women’s Soccer Game vs. UAPB
- 6 p.m.
- A.W. Mumford Stadium
- Savage Glamour Fashion Show
- 6 p.m.
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- Laughs on the Yard Comedy Show
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- This event will start after the fashion show and is a student-only event.
Friday, Oct. 2
- Pep Rally
- Noon
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- SU Alumni Federation Day Party
- 11 a.m.
- Pavillion Lawn
- AG Center Presents Vino on the Bluff
- 6:30 p.m.
- Leon R. Tarver II Cultural & Heritage Center
- Break the Stage Step Show
- 7 p.m.
- F.G. Clark Activity Center
- SU College of Business Gala on the Bluff
- 7:30 p.m.
- L’Auberge Casino Hotel
Saturday, Oct. 3…