HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is preparing for Homecoming 2023.

Homecoming week is set for October 2-7, with “Destined for Distinction” serving as this year’s theme.

USM 2023 Homecoming events include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oct. 4-5: Presidential Inauguration Celebrations at the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses
• Oct. 6: 25^th Annual Alumni Homecoming Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Hattiesburg Country Club
• Oct. 6: Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Thad Cochran Center, Hattiesburg campus
• Oct. 6: Friday Night at Spirit Park, 7 p.m., Southern Station, Hattiesburg Campus
• Oct. 7: Alumni Association Annual Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Thad Cochran Center Ballrooms
• Oct. 7: Homecoming Parade, 1 p.m. on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg
• Oct. 7: Pregame entertainment at Southern Station, 4 p.m.
• Oct. 7: Homecoming football game vs. Old Dominion University, 6 p.m.