October 26 - November 1, 2026

There will be a multitude of events to celebrate ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s Homecoming week, including: the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½AA Alumni Honors Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29; a Homecoming Fireworks Celebration at Whitehurst Beach on the Elizabeth River waterfront on Friday, October 30; and gameday activities on October 31 that include activities for students, alumni, and friends. 

Homecoming also sees the annual Monarchs Give Back food drive, spearheaded by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and First Lady, Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D. Check back often for updates!

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Event Highlights

Monarchs Give Back

Monarchs Give Back is an annual food drive, led by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s First Lady, Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to benefit Norfolk Public School students and the , which is available to currently enrolled ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students.

Looking Back at 2024

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ marked Homecoming 2024 with a wide range of activities catering to both students and alumni. The festivities featured events such as paw painting, a distinguished alumni dinner, tailgating and football game.