Southern University to launch Academic Homecoming festivities Friday
Southern University will launch its inaugural Academic Homecoming beginning Friday, March 28, through Tuesday, April 1. Academic Homecoming provides an opportunity for alumni, stakeholders, and the community to reconnect, engage with students and faculty, and celebrate 145 years of Southern University’s rich history.
Several events taking place during Academic Homecoming include donation campaigns such as Jag-A-Thon, hosted by Southern University Athletics, and Jazzin’ Arts on the Bluff, hosted by the College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. More interactive events include Discover Southern U Day and National Academic Signing Day, Churching with the Chancellor, Mentoring Monday, and the Deans’ Roundtable.
Jag-A-Thon is Athletics' call-to-action campaign dedicated to support our student-athletes. The event allows for the Jaguar Nation to engage with coaches, student-athletes, and support staff while rallying toward a $200,000 goal. The event will be held in the A.W. Mumford Stadium Fieldhouse on Friday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To donate to Southern University Athletics ahead of Jag-A-Thon, visit https://gojagsports.com/sports/2022/1/26/jag-a-thon.aspx.
Also on Friday, the College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies is hosting Jazzin' Arts on the Bluff. The event begins at 9 a.m. with a donation campaign, with the college calling on alumni and the community to donate. Proceeds from the event will support scholarships, study abroad programs, faculty research, and other academic resources. Live music, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., include special performances by Harry Anderson, and the Southern University Jazz Ensemble with art showcasing by artist Mike Weary, and by faculty and students in the SU Art Department. To donate to the College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies, visit https://foundation.sus.edu/the-college-of-humanities-and-interdisciplinary-studies/.
Saturday, Southern University is hosting 'Discover Southern U' Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This interactive event is open to prospective middle and high school students who want to experience all that Southern University has to offer. Students will take part in an interactive Jaguar Prowl campus tour featuring exhibits, hands-on activities, and showcases from various academic disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and business. They will also have the opportunity to meet current students, faculty, and staff to gain insight into Southern’s academic programs, student services, and campus life. Pre-registration is required. The cost to register is $15, and the deadline to sign up is March 28 at 5 p.m. Interested students can register at apply.subr.edu/register/Discover2025.
As part of the 145th Founders' Celebration of Southern University and A&M College, the university invites the community to participate in 'Churching with the Chancellor' every Sunday in March. The final stop is Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to show their Jaguar pride by wearing blue and gold or Jaguar print. The university aims to bring the community together to honor this historic milestone.
Alumni, students, and supporters are encouraged to take part in the festivities and continue shaping the legacy of Southern University for generations to come.