Homecoming Week Activities
Each fall, the spirit and excitement of Homecoming Week festivities has been an anticipated tradition at Southern Miss. Festivities begin as early as Monday and continue through Sunday evening, and all areas of campus get involved.
Countdown to Homecoming Week
2024 Homecoming Parade
Saturday, October 19, at 1 p.m.
Community Events
Schedule of All Events
October 14
Time: All Day
Place: Across Campus
Description: Find Waldos across campus and take a photo!
Sponsoring Department: Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students
Time: 8 a.m.
Place: Across Campus
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Sponsoring Department: Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Southern Station @ Spirit Park
Description: N/A
Sponsoring Department: Student Affairs
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
October 15
Time: All Day
Place: Across Campus
Description: Find Waldos across campus and take a photo!
Sponsoring Department: Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: R.C. Cook Union
Description: Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to donate blood. Thank you for supporting Mississippi Blood Services as they help patients throughout Mississippi receive the life-saving gift of blood.
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Reed Green Coliseum
Description: Bring It On Eagle Style is the annual dance and performance competition hosted during Homecoming week.
Sponsoring Department: Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
October 16
Time: All Day
Place: Across Campus
Description: Find Waldos across campus and take a photo!
Sponsoring Department: Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: R.C. Cook Union
Description: Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to donate blood. Thank you for supporting Mississippi Blood Services as they help patients throughout Mississippi receive the life-saving gift of blood.
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Touchdown Club, The Rock
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October 17
Time: All Day
Place: Across Campus
Description: Find Waldos across campus and take a photo!
Sponsoring Department: Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: R.C. Cook Union
Description: Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to donate blood. Thank you for supporting Mississippi Blood Services as they help patients throughout Mississippi receive the life-saving gift of blood.
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: Shoemaker Square
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Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Hattiesburg Country Club
Description: The Annual Alumni Golf Tournament raises funds for the Pierce Legacy Scholars Program.
Sponsoring Department: The Southern Miss Alumni Association
Target Audience: Alumni
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Power House Courtyard
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October 18
Time: 12 p.m.
Place: Shoemaker Square
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Target Audience: Students
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Thad Cochran Center Grand Ballrooms
Description: The University’s most distinguished alumni will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame.
Sponsoring Department: Southern Miss Alumni Association
Target Audience: Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Southern Station / Spirit Park
Description: Friday Night @ Spirit Park Homecoming Edition will provide a chance for all those on campus and in the city to experience a performance from The Pride of Mississippi, the Southern Misses, the Dixie Darlings, and some live music! There will be several food vendors and sources of entertainment for all those attending! We also encourage students and community members to set up their tents and drop their tailgate supplies in Spirit Park to best prepare for any Homecoming Day tailgating!
Sponsoring Department: Southern Miss Alumni Association and Student Government Association
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Bennett Auditorium
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October 19
Time: TBD
Place: Thad Cochran Center Grand Ballrooms
Description: Southern Miss Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni for their service to our alma mater and conducts the annual business of the Association.
Sponsoring Department: Southern Miss Alumni Association
Target Audience: Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Hattiesburg campus and Hardy Street
Description: Homecoming Parade
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Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
Time: TBD
Place: The University of Southern Mississippi
Sponsoring Department: The Pride of Mississippi
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community
Time: TBD
Place: The Rock
Description: The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will host Arkansas State University.
During halftime, you'll want to stay in your seats for the introduction of the homecoming court and the crowning of homecoming queen alongside The Pride of Southern Mississippi. During homecoming we welcome back all our alumni to campus and welcome back to the field our Dixie Darling alumnae.
Sponsoring Department: Southern Miss Athletics
Target Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community