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Grambling and Southern University Homecoming celebrations

Overview

Grambling State University and Southern University and A&M College held their 2026 Homecoming festivities in Louisiana. The celebrations are traditionally associated with the Bayou Classic game between the two institutions.

Grambling State University, founded in 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, has grown to serve over 5,000 students from 41 states and 31 countries. The institution is noted for its football program and Tiger Marching Band, and has produced more than 40,000 graduates, including notable alumni such as Erykah Badu, Doug Williams, and Willis Reed.

Southern University and A&M College celebrated its homecoming in Baton Rouge, highlighting its cultural presence through the Human Jukebox Marching Band and the Dancing Dolls squad. Founded in 1880, Southern University is a land-grant institution and the only HBCU system in Louisiana, with campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport. The university holds Carnegie R2 status and is recognized for its engineering and nursing programs.

Entities

Grambling State University · Southern University and A&M College · Erykah Badu · Doug Williams · Willis Reed

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Southern University celebrates 2026 Homecoming

    Southern University and A&M College held its 2026 Homecoming in Baton Rouge, showcasing its campus culture and storied traditions.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Grambling State University celebrates 2026 Homecoming

    Grambling State University celebrated its 2026 Homecoming, highlighting the historic institution and its notable alumni.

  3. [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Grambling and Southern Universities celebrate 2026 Homecoming

    Grambling State University and Southern University and A&M College celebrate their 2026 Homecoming festivities in Louisiana, highlighting their storied traditions and notable alumni.

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