The 2026 Homecoming Week at Augusta University is scheduled from February 15 to 22, with the theme “True Life: The Real Jaguar Experience,” inspired by the MTV show “True Life.” Students are encouraged to participate in the tradition by voting for their peers as part of the Homecoming Court. Voting began at midnight on Sunday, February 15 and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 19. All students can cast their votes through a link sent to their university email accounts.
The selection of Homecoming Court members is determined by popular vote among the student body.
Candidates for Homecoming Duchess include Ada Scott Arnett, Jayda Browne, Mallorie McCafferty, Caitlyn Peebles, Leila Robbins, Caroline Swift, and Rachael Wright. Each candidate has been active in campus organizations and credits mentors or faculty for supporting their academic and personal growth.
Homecoming Duke candidates are Foster Duquette, Jacob Floyd, Brock Hasten, Sauzaas Sapkota, and Bryson Walker. These students have engaged in fraternity life, volunteer work, and various campus groups while also acknowledging influential advisors who have helped guide them during their time at Augusta University.
The crowning of the Homecoming Duke and Duchess will take place during the Homecoming Dance on Friday, February 20 at 8 p.m., held in the Dr. Roscoe Williams Ballroom within the Jaguar Student Activities Center. The current titleholders are Carlton Collins (Duke) and Rebeccaarmani Thomas (Duchess).
For Homecoming Queen candidates—Dani Anderson, Maddie Edwards, Lena Eschenbach, Raelyn Hill, Rianna McGahee, and Audrey Nunn—each has demonstrated involvement across a range of university programs and activities. They cite mentorship from faculty or administrators as significant influences on their journeys.
King candidates include Christopher Castillo, Gustavo Gonzalez, Jeremiah Edwards, Joel Jones, and James Njuguna. These students participate actively in campus life through clubs such as fraternities or student government roles while balancing academics with extracurricular commitments.
Eligibility for King and Queen requires classification as a third-year undergraduate student or above. The reigning King is Suhayb Nijim; Leilani Watson currently holds the Queen title.
This year’s king and queen will be crowned during halftime at the men’s basketball game on Saturday, February 21 at Christenberry Fieldhouse—a night that will also honor senior students.
Augusta University alumni are invited to attend an Alumni Watch Party from 3 to 6 p.m. in the alumni suite of Christenberry Fieldhouse; tickets cost $10 per person including food and drinks.
A full schedule of events can be found on the official Homecoming 2026 webpage.
