Students and alumni celebrating the homecoming festival. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding
Homecoming Highlights
Homecoming Tip-Off & Lip Sync Battle (Jan. 31)
The week kicked off with high energy as students competed in a Lip Sync Battle, showcasing their creativity and stage presence. This event set the tone for an exciting Homecoming week.
Taco Tuesday Trivia (Feb. 4)
Mason students gathered at Banditos for a special Homecoming edition of Taco Tuesday Trivia. Great food, challenging questions, and friendly competition made for a fun night.
The Patriot Activities Council hosts Taco Tuesday Trivia night at Bandito's. Photo by: Ayman Rashid/Creative Services/George Mason University
Fraternity-Sorority combos compete in the Homecoming 2025 Tipoff Party dance competition. Photo by: Ayman Rashid/Creative Services/George Mason University
Day of Service (Feb. 5)
Giving back to the community was a key part of Homecoming. Students participated in various service projects, including
INOVA Blood Drive – Students donated blood to help local hospitals and those in need.
Pack the Truck – A food drive collected nonperishable donations for the Patriot Pantry and Food for Others.
Campus Gardens Harvesting – Volunteers worked at the Presidents Park Greenhouse, supporting sustainability efforts.
Additional Service Projects – Activities like plant pot decorating, snack bag packing, and cardboard composting provided more ways to make an impact.
Homecoming Comedy Headliner: Sarah Sherman (Feb. 6)
Saturday Night Live’s Sarah Sherman took the stage at the Center for the Arts, delivering a night of laughs. Students packed the venue for this exciting Homecoming tradition.
Men's basketball vs. Rhode Island University in EagleBank arena. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding
Sarah Sherman performs in the Center for the Arts, Fairfax Campus as the homcoming headliner. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding
Homecoming Festival & Tailgate (Feb. 8)
Before the big game, Mason Nation gathered in Lot L outside EagleBank Arena for the Homecoming Festival. Students enjoyed food trucks, games, giveaways, and music, making it the perfect lead-up to game day.
Homecoming 2025 was a week to remember, bringing together students, alumni, and the Mason community to celebrate school spirit and service. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year’s Homecoming a success. See you next year!
