MEDIA ADVISORY

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Contact: mediarelations@howard.edu

Lydia Sermons or Carol Wilkerson (Phone: 202-288-7071)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Howard University Homecoming will begin this weekend with the theme “Wildest Dreams.” Wildest Dreams celebrates the limitless possibilities of a Howard University education and the generations of Bison who have transformed bold dreams into extraordinary realities. 

Homecoming 2026 invites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to return to the place where possibility has always been part of our legacy.

The schedule of events is as follows:

• Sunday, Oct. 11: A Call to Chapel featuring Dr. Joshua Mitchell, and the Royal Court Coronation at Cramton Auditorium  
• Tuesday, Oct. 13: Bison Madness: A spirit event celebrating the start of the 2026–2027 men’s and women’s basketball seasons at Burr Stadium
• Wednesday, Oct. 14: Lavender Reception celebrating Howard’s LGBTQIA+ community at Blackburn Center, Club 520 podcast live taping at Howard Theater
• Thursday, Oct. 15: Student Fashion Show at Cramton Auditorium, and Red, White and Bison Homecoming Gala at Blackburn Center to support military members of the Howard family
• Friday, Oct. 16: Yardfest Day 1 at the Yard (Upper Quadrangle), Reunion Welcome Reception, Greek Step Show at Burr Gym, Divine Nine Fundraising Brunch at Blackburn Center
• Saturday, Oct. 17: Morehouse College Maroon Tigers vs. Howard University Bison at Greene Stadium, Yardfest Day 2 at the Yard (Upper Quadrangle), Fam Fest at the Valley (Lower Quadrangle)
• Sunday, Oct. 18: A Call to Chapel featuring Rev. Dr. Joshua L. Mitchell and Young at Cramton Auditorium 

Details on additional events can be found here.

The Homecoming 2026 Parade will be postponed this year due to the ongoing construction and associated roadway impacts along Georgia Avenue. This event change was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of parade participants, our students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and guests. 

MEDIA ATTENDANCE: Advance RSVP on the University Homecoming site is required by Wednesday, Oct. 14. Access to cover the event is not guaranteed without prior written approval from the Office of University Communications. B-roll available upon request.  More information, including ticket details, requests for credentials, parking and security information, can be found at homecoming.howard.edu.  Information on the University’s bag policy can be found here: Howard University’s Special Event Policies | Department of Public Safety

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