Alumni & Friends Events

L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center
Norfolk State University
Time: 5 p.m. Cost: General Admission $35
Group Rate (10 or more) $25

Kick off Homecoming 2026 with the NSU Theatre Company at their musical tribute performance to Sam Cooke, Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye. Do not miss this ONE NIGHT ONLY performance!

Mainstage Theater │G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall
Norfolk State University
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Join members of the NSU Athletics Foundation, as they crown a new Mr. and Ms. Athletics Foundation. They will also debut Little Mr. and Little Miss Athletics Foundation.

Sewells Point Golf Course
660 Ruthven Road │Norfolk, VA 23505
Registration: 7 a.m. │ Shot-Gun Start: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $540 Foursome/$135 Individual

Join us as a single or a complete team of four for a fantastic day of golf, where we promise great food and prizes. Click here to register.

Mainstage Theater │G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall Norfolk State University
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

The Norfolk State University Alumni Association will honor its Chapter of the Year, Alumnus of the Year and Chapter Service Award recipients. The 2026-27 Ms. Alumni will receive her crown and mark the beginning of her reign as the Association’s goodwill ambassador.

Spartan Greens (Outside)
Time: Noon-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Join the campus community for a fun-filled festive event which includes performances by the NSU Cheerleaders and the Spartan Legion Marching Band. You can also purchase regional food truck cuisine, ethnic art, fraternity, and sorority paraphernalia.

Room 230, G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Learn about the school’s accomplishments and plans for the future. Complimentary refreshments. To RSVP or for more information, contact Amanda Witcher at (757) 823-8217 or acwitcher@nsu.edu.

Room 335, G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Learn about the school’s accomplishments and plans for the future. Complimentary refreshments. To RSVP or for more information, contact Zahyria Temple at (757) 823-8004 or ztemple@nsu.edu.

Room 136, Robinson Technology Building
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Learn about the school’s accomplishments and plans for the future. Complimentary refreshments. To RSVP or for more information, contact Patrice Smith at (757) 823-9444 or pcsmith@nsu.edu.

Lobby Area, H. H. Bozeman Hall
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Learn about the school’s accomplishments and plans for the future. Complimentary refreshments. To RSVP or for more information, contact Michael Eakins at (757) 823-8701 or mreakins@nsu.edu.

James Wise Gallery and Lobby, Ed L. Hamm Fine Arts Building
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Learn about COLA’s accomplishments and plans for the future. Complimentary refreshments. To RSVP or for more information, contact Paula Lassiter at (757) 823-8118 or pglassiter@nsu.edu.

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 East Main Street │Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Time: 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Cost: $70 General/ $900 VIP Table

Join the NSUAA for the Official Alumni Party, with music provided by the legendary DJ MC Lyte. This exclusive event is open to guests 21 and older and is proudly sponsored by the NSU Foundation, Inc. Enjoy special guest appearances by WNSB-FM Hot91, The Soul of VA, as we celebrate Homecoming in true Spartan style.  VIP Table: Includes guaranteed seating for eight (8) guests, access to a private cash bar, premium hors d’oeuvres, and a special gift. VIP tickets will be mailed the week of September 14, 2026.

Park Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard
Time: 8-10:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE

This annual tradition features university and community organizations. It begins at Booker T. Washington High School on the corner of Park Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard.

William “Dick” Price Stadium
Kickoff: 2 p.m.
Advance Ticket: Reserved $70 and General Admission $45
Day of Ticket: Reserved $75 and General Admission $50

Come and cheer on the Spartan Football team as they host the Dragons of Virginia University of Lynchburg.

Piano Lounge, Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 East Main Street │Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Time: 9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
Cost: Free

Win or lose! You are invited to join your fellow alumni for a post-game afterparty. You must be 21 or older to enjoy