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The Bobcats senior honorary claps while singing "Bear Down Arizona," the UA fight song, after lighting the "A" on "A" Mountain with flares during the annual ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016.

This week in Wildcat history: Homecoming

Grace Garfoot
October 16, 2024
The Homecoming king and queen and nominees stand on stage at the Homecoming bonfire and royalty crowning on Oct. 28.

The UA’s Homecoming king and queen won the titles and found community

Sam Parker
November 1, 2022
The Homecoming kings and queens partake in and support club olympics during the week of Oct. 23-30. Photo courtesy of Quentin Stepp.

Meet the UA’s 2022 Homecoming court

Ellen Nangia and Juliana Siml
October 28, 2022
Participants of the Homecoming parade in a Halloween decorated car on Oct. 28.

University of Arizona alumni rally to save canceled Homecoming parade

Bailey Ekstrom
October 28, 2022
Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat gesture to the crowd during the 2016 "Haunted Homecoming" bonfire in front of Old Main on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Homecoming club Olympics: It’s about to get competitive

Anna Lineberry
October 26, 2022
COMIC: Mesi The Loch Ness Monster #9

COMIC: Mesi The Loch Ness Monster #9

Jasmine Ma
October 12, 2022
The Arizona football team runs onto the field before a game against North Dakota State University on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats would go on to win the game 31-28 and advance their record to 2-1. 

Homecoming football preview: Arizona vs. USC

Ryan Wohl
October 9, 2022
With the help of the Tucson Fire Department, the University of Arizona upholds a long-standing school tradition by lighting a bonfire in front of Old Main every year for Homecoming. Along with performances from the Pride of Arizona marching band, this is also when the Homecoming king and queen are announced. This year, the UA Homecoming bonfire is scheduled for Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

How the UA’s Homecoming committee picks royalty finalists

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 5, 2022
The members of Phi Beta Gamma gather to propose to Kappa Kappa Gamma. Photo Courtesy of Claire Baker.

Sororities welcome in the Homecoming season

Amanda Mourelatos
October 5, 2022
An up-close view of the A at "A" Mountain in 2018. The Tucson Fire Department successfully demonstrated how to safely light a flare and make a beautiful moment to mark the start of Homecoming for the University of Arizona.

The history of lighting Tucson’s ‘A’ Mountain for UA Homecoming

Kiara Adams
October 5, 2022
The final 2021 Homecoming nominees spent a lot of time together during the week leading up to the bonfire. (Courtesy of Deip Sekhadia)

More than crowns and sashes: What it’s like to be Homecoming royalty

Ellen Nangia
October 5, 2022
An illustration of Tucson's Sentinel Peak, also known as "A" Mountain by Mary Ann Vagnerova. 

OPINION: Tucson has the best ‘A’ Mountain

Ben Pope
September 28, 2022
After a year and a half of waiting, graduates of the class of 2020 gathered for an in-person commencement ceremony on the University of Arizona Mall on Nov. 5. The ceremony was held during Homecoming Weekend this year after the original ceremony in May 2020 was canceled as the pandemic raged. 

RECAP: Homecoming celebrates many as royalty crowned, two student organizations win Homecoming Olympics

Sam Parker
November 12, 2021
A 2020 graduate shades their face with a customized graduation cap during the 2020 Commencement Ceremony at the mall on Nov. 5. The ceremony was held during this year's Homecoming a year and a half after students received their diplomas in May 2020 as the original ceremony was canceled on account of the pandemic.   

An extra special homecoming for the class of 2020

Susan Barnett
November 6, 2021
University of Arizona mascots Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat dressed in graduation caps and gowns. Photo courtesy of Chris Richards.

Class of 2020 to hold long-awaited in-person graduation ceremony Friday

Sohi Kang
November 4, 2021
Homecoming King Hunter Lindgren and Homecoming Queen Brigid Clark riding in the Homecoming Parade on Nov. 2, 2019. The 2021 Homecoming celebration will be the first since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Homecoming to feature olympics, lighting ‘A’ mountain, class reunions and more

Sam Parker
October 31, 2021
As the hundreds of flares are being lit up the UA Bobcats, who take a moment to be part of their work.

Greek or Treat canceled, but Halloween festivities continue during the lighting of ‘A’ mountain

Sohi Kang
October 29, 2021
Members of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band line up on the UA Mall during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Nov. 2.

The Homecoming Parade brings family, friends and fun to UA Mall

Lauren Bookwalter
November 3, 2019
Check out this year's Homecoming Bonfire and the announcement of the Homecoming court.

Bonfire brings the heat for another Homecoming Weekend

Ciara Jean
November 3, 2019
Homecoming King Hunter Lindgren and Homecoming Queen Brigid Clark riding in the Homecoming Parade on Nov. 2, 2019.

Q&A: Meet the newest Homecoming king and queen

Ciara Jean
November 2, 2019
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