October 19–24, 2026
Homecoming 2026
Tradition Never Goes Out of Style
Step back into the spirit of campus tradition at UT Southern Homecoming 2026. Join alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends for a week of Firehawk pride, favorite memories, and new traditions.
This year’s Vintage Varsity theme celebrates the enduring traditions, stories, and school spirit that connect generations of Firehawks. Whether you are returning to campus, reconnecting with classmates, or making your first Homecoming memories, there is a place for you here.
Homecoming Memories
As you look back and celebrate with us, we invite you to share your favorite campus memories with us! Your memories may be featured during Homecoming Week and across UT Southern alumni communications as we celebrate the stories that make our university community so special.
Share Your Homecoming MemoriesFeatured Events
October 21: Day of Giving and Talent Show
Support the people, programs, and places that make UT Southern special during our Day of Giving.
Then join us in Martin Hall at 6 p.m. for an evening of entertainment as students and members of the campus community take the stage for the Homecoming Talent Show.
October 22: Community Carnival Night
We invite the community to enjoy a fun evening with us on the campus green as we celebrate with food, fun, and carnival games! Festivities begin at 5 p.m.
October 23: Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Dinner
Celebrate the accomplishments of our Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished Alumni as we recognize members of the UT Southern community whose leadership and service make a lasting impact.
Get Tickets to the DinnerOctober 23: Firehawk Volleyball
Help us break the volleyball attendance record and cheer on the Firehawks as our volleyball team takes the court during Homecoming weekend.
At halftime we reveal Homecoming court, winner of the campus banner competition, and draw for the campus scavenger hunt prize winner!
Full Homecoming Schedule
9 a.m. | Banner Competition Display | Location TBD
8 a.m. | Homecoming Scavenger Hunt Beings | Location TBD
All Day | Day of Giving!
6 p.m. | Southern Spark Talent Show | Martin Hall
6 p.m. | Community Carnival | Campus Green
5 p.m. | Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Dinner | Mule Barn, Pulaski, TN | Purchase Tickets to the Dinner
6 p.m. | Volleyball Game | Curry Athletic Complex
9 a.m. | Alumni and Family Weekend | East Campus | More details coming soon!
