Published September 30, 2022
MONROE, LA – University of Louisiana Monroe alumni near and far are invited to come back to
the bayou to celebrate homecoming during the first week of October. Festivities begin
on Monday, October 3 and culminate on Saturday, October 8 as the Warhawks take on
Coastal Carolina University. Kick-off for the football game is at 7 p.m. in Malone
Stadium.
A complete list of homecoming festivities can be found at ulm.edu/homecoming. Highlights from homecoming week include:
Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. – Homecoming Parade on Campus
The football team, ULM spirit squads, the Sound of Today Marching Band, homecoming
court and more will parade through ULM’s campus at this family-friendly event.
Tuesday, October 4 at 6 p.m. – Hawktobertfest on Campus
Everyone’s favorite beer sampling event is back at the Laird Weems Center! Ticket
information can be found at https://bit.ly/3Q2fbG9.
Wednesday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. – University Mile
One of the most treasured traditions at ULM, the University Mile is open to all community
members. The one-mile race begins at Hemphill Hall and finishes at the Activity Center.
Register for the 38th annual University Mile in the front office of the Activity Center.
Thursday, October 6 at 5 p.m. – Homecoming Pep Rally & Marketplace in Downtown Monroe
Go Hawks Go! Cheer on the Warhawks at the pep rally in Downtown Monroe, in conjunction
with the Downtown Gallery Crawl at the corner of Desiard and 4th St. in Downtown Monroe.
Starting at 5 p.m. there will be a ULM Marketplace with specials for all those in
maroon and gold. Meet your 2022 Homecoming Court and hear from Coach Bowden, football
captains, ULM spirit squads and the Sound of Today Marching Band at 6 p.m.
Friday, October 7 at 9 p.m. – NPHC Homecoming Step Show
ULM fraternities and sororities team up to present the much-anticipated NPHC Homecoming
Step Show. Steeped in tradition, the chapters will stroll, step, dance and cheer at
9:00 p.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. All community members are invited to purchase tickets
at https://bit.ly/3SFYEcn.
Saturday, October 8 at 7 p.m. – Football Game
Cheer on the ULM Warhawks as they take on Coastal Carolina at Malone Stadium. Don’t
miss tailgating in the Grove before the game for the full-day experience. Purchase
tickets to the football game at ulmwarhawks.com.
