Homecoming 2026

Celebrate with activities for students, alumni, community members, and friends. 

October 26 - November 1, 2026

There will be a multitude of events to celebrate ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµâ€™s Homecoming week, including: the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµAA 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 ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and First Lady, Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D. Check back often for updates!

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Monarchs Give Back

Monarchs Give Back is an annual food drive, led by ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµâ€™s First Lady, Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to benefit Norfolk Public School students and the , which is available to currently enrolled ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ students.