2026 PVAMU Homecoming Quick Links
Sunday, October 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
Sunday Chapel Service
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC) Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium
11:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday Brunch & Fellowship
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC) Dining Hall
4:00pm – 9:30pm
Gospel Concert
Monday, October 12, 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm
Student Market Mondays
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), 1st Floor Foyer
11:00am – 12:15pm
Teaching & Academic Student Support Services (TAS3) Building (Ribbon Cutting Ceremony)
Location: TAS3 Building Site
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Book Review – Professor Wiliam T. Hoston, Ph.D.
Location: A.I. Thomas Bldg. – Becton Auditorium
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Homecoming Pep Rally & Mock Funeral
Location: Panther Stadium
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
11:00am – 12:00pm
Carillon Unveiling
Location: Agriculture & Business Building
1:00pm – 3:00pm
James Avery Charm School Activation
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), 2nd Floor Student Lounge
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Comedy Show / Talent Show
Location: William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tailgate Opens
Location: Tailgate Lots 95/96/Grass Lot
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Super Hump Day
Location: Alumni Field
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Mister & Miss PVAMU Coronation & Ball
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium & Ballroom
Thursday, October 15, 2026
11:00am – 12:00pm
MSC Art Unveiling
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Staircase near Panther
4:00pm
Student Showcases on Alumni Relations Stage
Location: Tailgate Lot 95
6:00pm
Golden Anniversary Class – Meet & Greet
Location: Hyatt Place Hotel, 19813 NW Fwy., Intersection of U.S. 290 and FM 1960, Houston
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Documentary Screening
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Homecoming Hip Hop & R&B Concert
Location: William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome)
Friday, October 16, 2026
8:00am
Charles Porter – SWAC Today Sports Talk Show
Location: Tailgate Lot 95
8:00am – 11:00am
5K Run Walk
Location: Student Park
9:00am
Golden Anniversary Class Tour
Location: Welcome Center
10:15am
Golden Anniversary Class Presentation
Location: Cooperative Extension Building
11:00am – 1:00pm
New Residence Hall Ground Breaking Ceremony
Location: Student Park
12:00pm
National Alumni Association (NAA) Alumni Banquet and State of the University
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), 2nd Floor Ballroom
12:00pm
Biology Wrap Around
Location: E. E. Obanion Science Building
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Club Crescendo – 77th Alumni Reunion Celebration
Location: Recreation Center 2nd Floor Balcony Room
5:00pm – 12:00am
Alumni Relations CLUB 1876 Tailgate Concert
Location: Tailgate Lot 95
6:00pm – 2:00am
Step Show and After Party
Location: William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome)
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium & Ballroom
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00am
National Alumni Association (NAA) Food Drive Collection
Location: Tailgate Lot 95
9:00am – 11:30am
Homecoming Parade
Location: University Drive & L. W. Minor Street
11:00am – 2:00pm
Charles Gilpin Players Alumni Reunion
Location: The Black Box Theatre – Hobart Taylor Building
11:00am
College of Engineering Faculty, Staff, Student & Alumni Mixer
Location: Engineering, Classroom, and Research Building (EnCARB)
11:30am – 1:00pm
President’s Luncheon – Golden Anniversary Class
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC), Ballroom
10:00am – 8:00pm
Vendors Row
Location: Memorial Student Center (MSC) Parking Lot 91
11:00am – 2:00pm
Pre-Game Student Tailgate Experience
Location: Tailgate Tent City
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Reunion Hour
Location: Various Locations Across Campus
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Homecoming Game: Alcorn State vs PVAMU
Location: Panther Stadium
5:00pm – 1:00am
Tailgate: Alumni Comedy Show & Concert
Location: Tailgate Lot 95
6:00pm – 1:00am
Tailgate: Tent City Young Alumni Party
Location: Tailgate Tent City
9:00pm – 9:30pm
Homecoming FIREWORKS Finale
Location: Panther Stadium
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:00am – 12:00pm
Campus Clean-Up
Location: Recreation Center