Homecoming Weekend

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Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming Weekend 2026 | October 22-25

Honor Classes: 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2016

Join us for engaging workshops, heartfelt reunions, and good food. We'd love to see you at Homecoming!

Featured Speaker: Ken Norton, Jr., '96 & '97, Speaker and director of Voice of Prophecy

Weekend Schedule and Registration

The Weekend At A Glance

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2026 Awardees

Rick Norskov holding a Southern Biology flag

William “Rick” Norskov, ’76, MD

Distinguished Service Award

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Bruce Coston, ‘83, DVM

Alumnus of the Year

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Jenée Lee, ’17, PhD

Young Alumna of the Year

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Francisco Ortiz, ’16

Graduate Studies Alumnus of the Year

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C.Y. & Ruth sitting together on a red couch

C.Y. Liu, MD, and Ruth Liu, EdD

Honorary Alumni

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Ken Parsons

Honorary Alumnus

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Cherie (Merchant) Smith, ’91

Lady of the Year

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Featured Events

Here's a sneak peek into some of the events we're looking forward to this year!

Kick-Off Banquet

Join fellow alumni in honoring our 2026 alumni award recipients. Enjoy delicious food and joyful fellowship.

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Workshops

Get a taste of the incredible talent of Southern professors and employees. Choose from a variety of topics, including health and science, technology, and sharing your faith.

Departmental Reunions

Alumni and former staff are invited to reconnect with their former classmates and current and past professors in their department.

Welcome Home Supper

All alumni are invited to join us for a special alumni supper in the Presidential Banquet Room, located next to the cafeteria.

39+ Supper

Gather with fabulous friends from the past to enjoy food and fellowship at a special supper styled for alumni who graduated 39 or more years ago.

Car Show and Family Fun Day

Enjoy fun activities for all ages and admire a variety of classic and unique cars! If you own an antique or classic car, we'd love to see it at the show.