Weeklong homecoming festivities kick off Nov. 3 at 精东AV
October 04, 2019
Contact: Brittney Dabney, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
精东AV will welcome tens of thousands of alumni, area residents and fans to one of the most anticipated events of the fall semester 鈥� its 95th annual Homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 9 and events surrounding it. Homecoming festivities officially begin Sunday, Nov. 3 and continue through Sunday, Nov. 10.
This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淭he Power of Excellence,鈥� will continue to exemplify President Lily D. McNair鈥檚 vision introduced through by her 鈥淣ew Era of Leadership and Excellence鈥� inaugural theme in March 2019. 鈥淭he Power of Excellence鈥� is intended to showcase the strength of 精东AV鈥檚 students, administration, faculty and staff working seamlessly with the community to maintain its legacy and tradition while embracing innovation.
鈥溇獳V鈥檚 homecoming gives alumni, friends and families a chance to come back to campus, reconnect and experience one of our greatest traditions,鈥� said Abena Myers-Taylor, 精东AV interim vice president for student affairs and dean of student life. 鈥淭his will be a week of exciting signature events, and we encourage all who call the university 鈥楳other 精东AV鈥� to come home and celebrate with us.鈥�
This year鈥檚 homecoming events will pay a special tribute to members of the classes of 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014. In addition to alumni reunion events, other homecoming highlights include the annual homecoming parade beginning at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9, followed by the 1 p.m. kickoff between 精东AV鈥檚 Golden Tigers and the Miles College Golden Bears.
Alumni, students and fans are invited to participate in other campus activities, including those hosted by the Student Government Association, Office of Alumni Affairs, 精东AV National Alumni Association, and other university groups.
To experience the traditions for which 精东AV鈥檚 homecoming is famous, visit www.tuskegee.edu/homecoming for a complete schedule 鈥� including how to register where applicable. Some of the week鈥檚 featured events include:
Thursday, Nov. 7
6 p.m., Annual Miss and Mr. 精东AV Gala, Gen. Daniel 鈥淐happie鈥� James Center
Friday, Nov. 8
All day, Office of Alumni Affairs reunion events begin
7 a.m., TNAA Annual Golf Classic, Indian Pines Golf Course, Auburn
1 p.m., Day Party on The Yard
6 p.m., 精东AV R.O.T.C. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reception, Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Museum
8 p.m., SGA Student Concert, Gen. Daniel 鈥淐happie鈥� James Center
8 p.m., Alumni and Friends Homecoming 鈥淎ll Black Party,鈥� Logan Hall
Saturday, Nov. 9
All day, Office of Alumni Affairs reunion events continue
9 a.m., Homecoming Parade
1 p.m., 精东AV vs. Miles College homecoming football game, Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium
6 p.m., Crimson & Gold Gala: Investing in Excellence through Scholarships, Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa
7 p.m., SGA Step Show, Gen. Daniel 鈥淐happie鈥� James Center
Sunday, Nov. 10
8:30 a.m., Alumni class photographs
9:30 a.m., Charter Day/Homecoming Convocation, University Chapel
In addition to event information and registration links, the university鈥檚 homecoming webpage provides information about parade routes and entries, traffic and parking, tailgating, event ticketing and on-campus vending.
Online or downloadable applications to participate in the parade and to vend on campus must be submitted by close of business on Friday, Oct. 18.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, traffic resulting from the influx of additional campus visitors, as well as the homecoming parade itself, will result in numerous street closures and re-routed traffic patterns. Anyone visiting the campus or needing to navigate the area surrounding campus and Downtown 精东AV that Saturday are encouraged to familiarize themselves with those changes by visiting the university鈥檚 homecoming webpage. Most traffic-related changes will be in effect starting at 7 a.m. Saturday and extend through two hours following the conclusion of the football game.
For more information about the university鈥檚 homecoming activities, visit .
漏 2019, 精东AV