Homecoming
Carnegie Mellon’s 2026 Homecoming Weekend welcomed alumni and parents to join students, faculty and staff on campus to relax, recharge, reconnect and celebrate their Tartan pride.
Homecoming Highlights
During a picture-perfect fall weekend on campus, the Tartan community gathered to celebrate their CMU pride.
76th Alumni Awards
The 2026 Alumni Awards honored members of the CMU community, all of whom have made an impact on their industries, their communities, their alma mater and others' lives around the world.
More Weekend Highlights
Spirit Day
Homecoming Spirit Day was filled with a variety of activities, including a zipline, glam photo booth, giveaways, raffle, food freebies, lawn games and balloon artists.
Sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Tepper Arena Dedication
The Carnegie Mellon community came together to celebrate the official dedication of the David A. Tepper Arena in the Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics, marking an exciting campus milestone and recognizing the generosity of longtime university supporter David A. Tepper.
Football Game and Tailgate
The Homecoming Football Tailgate included food trucks, freebies and entertainment for all ages. Freedom by Design student group supplied waffles, and EMS Bystander CPR held a demonstration. The Cheer team, Joyful Noise and SPIRIT Dance performed before the Tartans beat the visiting Muhlenberg Mules.
Greek Sing
Carnegie Mellon’s fraternity and sorority community took the stage and raised more than $20,000 to support this year’s charitable partner, Cancer Bridges. Acts included:
- Hercules, Kappa Kappa Gamma
- The Little Mermaid, Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon
- Cinderella by Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Nu
- La La Land, Delta Delta Delta and Pi Kappa Alpha
- Chicago, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta
- Where Did My Phone Go…?”, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- The Lion King, Alpha Epsilon Pi and Delta Upsilon
Category winners:
- 1st Place, Large show: Chicago, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta
- 2nd Place, Large show: The Little Mermaid, Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon
- 1st Place, Small show: Hercules, Kappa Kappa Gamma