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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend October 31-November 3, 2024
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Thursday, October 31
6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner and presentation
The Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony
honors outstanding leaders in philanthropy, business and civic life with the
highest honor the University can bestow upon its graduates. Hosted by President R. Gerald Turner and the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵAlumni Board, the 2024 ceremony will honor Jorge Baldor ’93; Kelly Hoglund Compton ’79; Hon. Terry R. Means ’70 ’74; Emerging Leader Award Recipient Trent Redden ’06; and Distinguished Honorary Alumni Award Recipient Caren Prothro.
Reunion parties
Check out the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle at the newly renovated Cox School of Business or other new facilities. Join a formal tour or grab a cup of coffee and explore the newest campus enhancements on your own.
We are excited to welcome the classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 this year!
Did you receive an advanced degree from Dedman School of Law or the Cox School of Business? We've got you covered! Register today for the Dedman College homecoming , or the Cox Homecoming Weekend 2024 Grand Gathering.
Affinity group activities
The affinity alumni boards: Asian Pacific Islander Alumni of SMU, Black Alumni of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵand Latino Alumni of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵwill host annual Homecoming happy hours and tailgates on the Boulevard to connect with current students and alumni.
Homecoming parade
The Homecoming Parade 2024 theme is Board Games/Game On SMU.
During this year's parade we will be celebrating the 1983 Cotton Bowl Championship ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵfootball team and members of that 1982-83 team will serve as parade Grand Marshals. Our entrance into the ACC and our Homecoming and Reunion Weekend opponent - the University of Pittsburgh who the Mustangs defeated that day in the Cotton Bowl - make this the perfect time to commemorate the team, its achievements (11-0-1 record, #2 final ranking in the coaches and AP polls) and the bridging of two eras of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵfootball. about the 1983 Cotton Bowl victory.
Alumni Fan Zone and Reunion Village
Reunion Village is excited to welcome undergraduate alumni and their families, including those celebrating their reunion years. Attendees can enjoy food, beverages, games and children’s activities. There is something for ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵfans of all ages.
Please contact the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵTicket Sales office for more information on football tickets at 214-SMU-GAME or ticketsales@smu.edu.
Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Experience the presidency at the Bush Center on your return to campus – take a photo at the Resolute Desk in the full-sized Oval Office replica, dine at Café 43 and explore the 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park.