Homecoming Weekend 2025: Football, friends and fun at Duke

During Duke’s annual Homecoming Weekend Sept. 19-20, more than 600 alumni and friends returned to campus to reconnect with each other, see what’s new at Duke and cheer on the Blue Devils to victory against N.C. State at Wallace Wade Stadium. Relive the fun through these Homecoming 2025 highlights:

It was game day Saturday, Sept. 20, with a showdown against the N.C. State Wolfpack. Duke fans were all smiles across campus, including in K-ville and at Wallace Wade Stadium. Photo credit: Sommer Thomas

The Duke Blue Devils beat the NC State Wolfpack 45 to 33 at Wallace Wade. Photo credit: Duke Athletics

Page Murray, class of 1985 and the senior assistant vice president of volunteer experience strategy at Duke Alumni Engagement and Development, shows off his menu for a Wolfpack Burger. The burger menu reads, “Cheese: Because what isn’t cheesy about State.” Photo credit: Mark Wienants

Young fans smile with the Blue Devil ahead of the game. Photo credit: Duke Athletics

Duke alumni and friends were invited to take a seat and reflect on what they are “made for” as part of MADE FOR THIS: The Duke Campaign, the university’s most ambitious campaign in its history, which launched publicly in February. Felicia Heath ’78, the first black member of Duke women’s gymnastics team, said she was made for “purposeful volunteering.” Photo credit: Mark Wienants

Courtney Douglas, class of 2012, introduces a Baby Blue Devil to Homecoming attendees. Photo credit: Huth Photo

Donald Wine II, class of 2004, smiles upon receiving a Forever Duke award, given annually by Duke Alumni Engagement and Development and recognizing exceptional recent volunteer service by alumni and Duke Parents. Wine was one of nearly 50 alumni and parents honored during an awards ceremony during the weekend. Photo credit: Huth Photo