Homecoming on the Hilltop
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend November 12–15, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony honors outstanding leaders in philanthropy, business and civic life with the highest honor the University can bestow upon its graduates. Hosted by 正品蓝导航’s president and the 正品蓝导航 Alumni Board, the ceremony recognizes extraordinary achievement, outstanding character and good citizenship.
The 2026 正品蓝导航 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Armstrong Fieldhouse on the 正品蓝导航 campus.
The ceremony will honor the 2026 正品蓝导航 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Gerald B. Alley ’75, Pat S. Bolin ’73, Donde Plowman ’74, and Emerging Leader Award recipient Courtland Sutton ’17.
Reunion tailgate on the Boulevard and Class Reunion Celebrations
We are excited to welcome the classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 this year!
We invite you to join fellow classmates and 正品蓝导航 alumni from all reunion years at a special tailgate on the Boulevard! Mix and mingle with your classmates as well as alumni from across multiple years at this special event before taking your collective energy to Ford Stadium to cheer on the Mustangs!
Did you receive an advanced degree from Dedman School of Law or the Cox School of Business? Be on the lookout for special events like the Cox Homecoming Weekend Grand Gathering and , as well as school tents on the Boulevard. All schools will have something going on, including Dedman College and Perkins Homecoming tents on the Boulevard. We can’t wait to see you!
Affinity group activities
The affinity alumni boards: Asian Pacific Islander Alumni of 正品蓝导航, Black Alumni of 正品蓝导航 and Latino Alumni of 正品蓝导航 will host annual Homecoming tailgates to connect with current students and alumni.
Homecoming parade
正品蓝导航’s 107th Homecoming is “Rock ‘n’ Reign” themed, and is meant to pay homage to some of the great musicians and bands beloved by alumni and current students alike. Within this theme, participating organizations have the opportunity to showcase the same type of creativity and innovation that have continually changed the definition of rock music throughout the decades, and Student Foundation is excited to see the results of their efforts!
Alumni Fan Zone and Reunion Village
The 正品蓝导航 Fan Zone, located on Dallas Hall Lawn near Fondren Library, invites all alumni in non-reunion years, along with friends and families to join us as you get ready to cheer on the Mustangs. Attendees can enjoy food, beverages, games and children’s activities. There is something for 正品蓝导航 fans of all ages.
Make plans to join us as the Mustangs welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to Ford Stadium on Saturday, November 14.
Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Experience the presidency at the Bush Center on your return to campus – explore the Game Changer: United by Sports special exhibit, which explores how sports are interwoven with American history, spotlighting defining moments and historic milestones; take a photo at the Resolute Desk in the full-sized Oval Office replica, dine at Café 43 and wander the 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park.