One of the biggest events of the year is almost here: HOWARD UNIVERSITY’s HOMECOMING! From Chaka Khan to Biggie Smalls to Erykah Badu and Kanye West; countless icons have graced the stages of Howard University for over 87 years! With the theme, PRESTIGE: The Epitome of Distinction  this year’s events are expected to exude class, distinction and will include several new dynamics different from previous years celebrations.  AimerAmour will in attendance on Monday, September 19th in Cramton Auditorium at 7:30pm to find out who will be apart of this year’s festivities!  

Did you know Homecoming is planned over a year in advance? Blood, sweat and tears literally goes into creating all of the glitz and glamour enjoyed annually by hundreds of thousands of Homecoming attendees. Now you can get an exclusive insight on all things Homecoming through the new reality series, “Grind to Prestige” Watch the most recent episode below!

The 2011 Homecoming celebration is comprised of 16 amazing events during a week long celebration between October 12 – October 31. The dates for this year’s events are as follows:

Unveiling  Mon, September 19, 7pm Cramton

Golf Tournament Mon, October 10, 7am Woodmore Country Club

Coronation Ball Fri, October 14, 7pm Blackburn

Midnight Madness Sat, October 15, 10pm Burr Gymnasium

Gospel Show Sun, October 16, 7pm Cramton

Comedy Show Mon, October 17, 7pm Cramton

Poetry Cipher Tue, October 18, 7pm Lincoln Theater

Fashion Show I & II Wed, October 19, 7pm Cramton

 Celebrity Basketball Game Thu, October 20, 7pm Burr Gymnasium

International Yardfest Fri, October 21 Upper Quadrangle

R&B Show Fri, October 21, 8pm DC Armory

 Homecoming Parade Sat, October 22,10am Shaw-Howard Community

 Football Game Sat, October 22, 1pm Greene Stadium

Step Show Sat, October 22, 2011, 6pm DC Armory

Visit Howard University’s Homecoming website ASAP to get your event tickets! See you at the unveiling!