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Hawks from all generations are returning to the nest as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosts Homecoming 2024 events from Nov. 3-10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many events are open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme for this year\u2019s event, \u201cDo the Shore Thing,\u201d is based on the 1989 Spike Lee film, \u201cDo the Right Thing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jada Wilkinson<\/strong>, 2024-25 Student Government Association vice president, said the choice of this year\u2019s theme is a nod to the Hawks that came before them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe wanted this to be a moment of paying homage,\u201d Wilkinson said. \u201cWe wanted to pay homage to the fact that we\u2019re having our alumni come back. So, having a throwback that alumni can connect with was important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For alumni returning to campus for homecoming, the opportunity to reconnect and the ability to profess their love for their alma mater is what brings them back each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUMES was a place that our families trusted to take good care of us while we advanced in our studies,\u201d said Teonna Wallop<\/strong>, a 2000 graduate, who is also president of the UMES National Alumni Association. \u201cWe created some of the dopest friendships and memories on this campus. Some of our biggest lessons learned were also right here at home.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights of Homecoming 2024 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n