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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend October 31-November 3, 2024
Homecoming Weekend
Thank you for visiting during SMU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2023!
Distinguished Alumni Awards
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 SMU Alumni Board, the 2023 ceremony honored Robert “Bob” Henry Dedman, Jr. ’80, ’84; Emily Rich Summers ’66; Ray W. Washburne ’84; and 2023 Emerging Leader Award Recipient Brittany K. Barnett ’11.
Campus tours and reunion parties
Alumni participated in tours of SMU’s campus landmarks and new additions like the redesigned Meadows School of the Arts.
The classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 enjoyed reunion parties where they reconnected with classmates and reminisced about all their Mustang memories.
We are excited to welcome the classes of 1979, 1984, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 this year!
More information on registering coming soon.
Affinity group activities
The affinity alumni boards: Asian Pacific Islander Alumni of SMU, Black Alumni of SMU and Latino Alumni of SMU hosted annual Homecoming happy hours and tailgates on the Boulevard to connect with current students and alumni.
Homecoming parade
The Homecoming Parade 2023 theme was “SMU On-Demand”. Unfortunately, the parade was canceled due to inclement weather.
Alumni and Reunion Village
Reunion Village welcomed undergraduate alumni and their families, including those celebrating their reunion years. Attendees enjoyed food, beverages, games and children’s activities. There was something for SMU fans of all ages.