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Published September 30, 2024

MONROE, LA – University of Louisiana Monroe alumni near and far are invited to come back to the bayou to celebrate homecoming during the week of October 7 - 12. Festivities begin on Monday, October 7, and culminate on Saturday, October 12 as the Warhawks take on Southern Miss at Malone Stadium. Kick-off time will be announced a later date. Ìý
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A complete list of homecoming festivities can be found at ulm.edu/homecoming. Highlights from homecoming week include:Ìý
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Monday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. – Faculty & Staff vs. Students Softball Game Ìý

Students will take on their favorite faculty and staff members on the softball field. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the game begins at 7:00 p.m. at the softball complex. Ìý

Tuesday, October 8 at 11:30 a.m. – ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Retirees Luncheon Ìý

Retired faculty and staff of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù will join together for the annual Retirees Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Bayou Pointe Event Center.
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Wednesday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m. – University MileÌý

One of the most treasured traditions at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, the University Mile is open to all community members. The one-mile race begins at the Liew Family International Student Center on Northeast Dr. and finishes at the Activity Center. Register for the 40th annual University Mile in the front office of the Activity Center or at ulm.edu/homecoming.Ìý

Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. – Homecoming Parade & Pep RallyÌý

The football team, ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù spirit squads, the Sound of Today Marching Band, homecoming court, and more will parade through ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s campus at this family-friendly event. The parade begins on Northeast Dr. and ends on Warhawk Way. The Pep Rally will immediately follow the parade in the Pecan Grove. The football team, Head Coach Bryant Vincent, and the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù spirit groups are sure to get everyone excited for the big game. Meet the 2024 Homecoming Court and find out who will be crowned Homecoming Queen and King. VisitÌýÌýfor a map of the parade route. Ìý
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Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. – Good Morning Gala

Join the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Alumni Association for the Good Morning Gala: A Homecoming Celebration at Bayou Pointe Event Center. Celebrate the day with a DJ, photo booth, brunch,Ìýand aÌýmimosa bar! The Alumni Association will honor the recipients of the Golden Arrow Award & the Rising Young Alumni Awards, introduce the 2024 Homecoming Court, and recognize all other alumni returning to the bayou. Tickets are available .ÌýÌý

Saturday, October 12 at 4:00 p.m. – Football Game vs. Southern Miss

Cheer on the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Warhawks as they take on Southern Miss at Malone Stadium. Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m.ÌýDon’t miss tailgating in the Grove before the game for the full-day experience. Purchase tickets to the football game at ÌýÌýÌý

Don’t forget that the Warhawks will face James Madison University at home in Malone Stadium on Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at . Ìý