Homecoming

 

UMN Homecoming is a 108-year tradition that brings together alumni, friends and family for a full week of fun activities, celebrations and more.  

 

Celebrate Homecoming 2023

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Celebrate Alumni Award Recipients

Each year, the Alumni Association honors alumni award recipients from around the globe who have shaped their industries and strengthened the University community. On September 28th, we will celebrate the 2023 award winners at our Annual Awards Affair.

See All Recipients


 

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Grand Marshal: Laura Coates

Laura Coates—a St. Paul native and Law School alum—is the 2023 Homecoming Grand Marshal. She is a well-respected constitutional expert, attorney, journalist, author, and professor who is deeply dedicated to keeping Americans informed.

Read More about Laura Coates

 

Alumni and gift bag

 

Ski-U-Mania @ Homecoming

Alumni and fans start gameday early at the Ski-U-Mania Pregame Party at McNamara Alumni Center!  Game day food, beverages, coronation of the 2023 Homecoming Royalty & a former player panel are just a few highlights.  

Learn More about Ski-U-Mania

 

Throwback of campus

 

Look Back at Past Homecomings

Minnesota's first Homecoming game was played on Northrop field against border rival Wisconsin Badgers in 1914 (Minnesota won!).  Read about this and more Homecoming history on the Student Union and Activities website. 

Homecoming History
2022 Homecoming Photos

 

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Summer 2023 magazine cover with photo of UMN alumnus Shannon Brooks
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