By Ryan Hughes, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 12-18 with a week of activities to showcase Bull pride with the theme of Forever Green and Gold. Homecoming is one of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s oldest and most treasured traditions.
The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff for the festivities, which include a kickoff event, parade and the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, when the Bulls take on the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium.
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Homecoming dates back to 1964, one year after the first graduating class. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the impact ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumni make on the Tampa Bay region and beyond. There are more than 397,000 living ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumni; approximately 301,000 of them live in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and more than 3,100 work at their alma mater.
The following events are open to the community:
Monday, Oct. 13 | 1 p.m. | Homecoming Kick Off (Marshall Student Center Amphitheater | Tampa campus)
Get in the spirit of Homecoming with appearances by President Rhea Law, Rocky D. Bull, the Herd of Thunder band and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Spirit Squad.
Friday, Oct. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Running of the Bulls Parade (Tampa campus | Watch along Holly Drive, Genshaft Drive and Alumni Drive)

Photo by Casey Brooke Lawson
Come be a part of a ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ tradition and support participating student organizations, local businesses and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ departments. Enjoy watch parties and other festivities along the route, for families and students alike. This year's Grand Marshal is Rob Higgins, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s first-ever Athletics CEO, who began his tenure this month.
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Football v. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Atlantic University Owls (Raymond James Stadium)
Head over to Raymond James Stadium to support the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bulls as they take on the FAU Owls. Tickets are available for
A complete list of events on all campuses can be found on ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Homecoming webpage.
