PHOTO: A Beautiful Homecoming

USD celebrates annual homecoming and family weekend

In a spectacular celebration of spirit and tradition, the University of San Diego's annual Homecoming and Family Weekend brought the Torero community together for three days of unforgettable festivities. 

From the heartfelt Legacy Pinning Ceremony to the lively Big Blue Bash Student Concert, the campus was abuzz with excitement. Alumni and families reconnected over laughter and memories at the Torero Tailgate, cheered USD’s football and women’s volleyball teams, and joined in prayer at the Alumni and Family Mass. 

Every moment was a testament to the enduring spirit of the USD family and its 75 years of lighting the way forward.

A woman takes a selfie photo with Diego during the Torero Tailgate in Eagan Plaza on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Piechalak) 

A young Torero smiles after spinning a prize wheel during the Torero Tailgate in Eagan Plaza on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Piechalak) 

The USD Women's Volleyball team is introduced during a home match against Washington State during Homecoming and Family Weekend on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Piechalak) 

Pop singer Tinashe motions to the crowd during her performance at Big Blue Bash on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Alé Delgado) 

Alumni and Family Mass is a beloved annual tradition at USD's Homecoming and Family Weekend. (Photo by Alé Delgado) 

USD faculty/staff and community partners from Mission Edge pose for a group photo following a packing event for the university's Homecoming Service Project on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Alé Delgado) 

USD President James T. Harris III, PhD, presents a medal to a member of the Class of 1974 during the annual Golden Toreros event at Homecoming and Family Weekend on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Alé Delgado) 

—  Photos by Alé Delgado and Matthew Piechalak; video by Delgado