Homecoming
For 125 years, Carnegie Mellon University has been achieving what was never thought possible. At Homecoming 2025, thousands of members of the Tartan community gathered to reconnect and celebrate 125 years of innovation.
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Signature Events
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CMU125 at Homecoming Weekend
During a picture-perfect fall weekend on campus, the Tartan community gathered to celebrate their CMU pride.
75th Annual Alumni Awards
The 2025 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, games, prizes, raffles, food freebies, lawn games and balloon artists.
Diwali
Mayur SASA’s Diwali celebration offered performances, food and dancing.
Football Game and Tailgate
The Homecoming Football Tailgate, sponsored by the Andrew Carnegie Society Board, included food trucks, balloon artists, airbrush tattoo artists, fall-themed food freebies, performances from our Cheer Team and a Kidzone tent.
President's Lecture Series: CMU125 Kickoff
CEO and co-founder of Duolingo and CMU alumnus Luis von Ahn gave his "CMU, CAPTCHA, reCAPTCHA, and Duolingo" lecture.