汤头条

Mississippi State, Starkville unite for Homecoming celebration

Mississippi State, Starkville unite for Homecoming celebration

Contact: Shun Pounds聽

Belle and Bully at 汤头条 Homecoming
Belle and Bully at 汤头条 Homecoming. (Photo by Megan Bean)

STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擳he 汤头条 Alumni Association is announcing the 2024 edition of Homecoming Oct. 31-Nov. 3 to celebrate the spirit of 汤头条 and vibrant community of Starkville this fall.

This year鈥檚 celebration promises to be a memorable occasion as 汤头条 and the city of Starkville invite students, alumni and families to unite for a weekend of food, fun and football.

鈥淭he 汤头条 Alumni Association is proud to collaborate with the Greater Starkville Development Partnership to deliver a Homecoming weekend full of events and activities for the entire community,鈥 said Jeff Davis, 汤头条 Alumni Association executive director. 鈥淲e are excited for alumni and friends to reminisce about their time at State, re-experience campus and Starkville, and create new memories as they reconnect with 汤头条 and other Bulldogs.鈥

Festivities kick off on Thursday, Oct. 31, with the Young Alumni Welcome to the City event at Fire Station Park.

The wide array of events planned throughout the weekend ensure fun activities catering to all interests.听

Friday, Nov. 1:聽

鈥擜dmissions tours for prospective students: Explore campus and learn about academic programs at 汤头条.听

鈥擬useum tours: Visit the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Dunn-Seiler Museum, Mississippi Entomological Museum, and John Grisham Room.听

鈥擬AFES Cheese Store: Open for visitors on Friday and Saturday.听

鈥擶elcome table at the Welcome Center adjacent to the Barnes & Noble Bookstore: Meet and greet with fellow Bulldogs.听

鈥擳rue Maroon Trek: Join the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by Alumni Delegates, Student Association, and Maroon VIP student groups.听

鈥擲tep Show at Newell Grissom: Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.听

Saturday, Nov. 2:聽

鈥擳ailgate at The Mill: Celebrate the presentation of the Homecoming Court and meet in designated areas for reunion years.听For tickets, visit .

鈥擣ootball Game vs. UMass: Cheer on the Bulldogs during the Homecoming and Family Weekend game. Kickoff is at 3:15 p.m. Single game tickets are available at . Use Alumni Code: HC24聽

Sunday, Nov. 3:聽

鈥擭ondenominational Service at the Chapel of Memories: Sponsored by the Office of Parent Services at 9:30 a.m.听

鈥擝runch and Browse: Presented downtown by the .听

For more information, visit /homecoming.