By AFRO Staff
Tens of thousands descended upon Morgan State University to attend the annual homecoming parade and football game on Oct. 11. The homecoming activities took place both on and off campus without incident, as a sea of orange and blue washed across the Northeast Baltimore campus. Young and old alike came together in a beautiful display of Black pride and unity to celebrate the institution, which was founded in 1867.Â
The Morgan State University Bears faced off against the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons in a fight that produced a final score of 44-7, with Morgan taking home the win.Â
Tonya Rush, associate vice president for student affairs at Morgan State University, addresses those gathered for the homecoming parade. 
Members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at Benjamin Franklin High School take part in the 2025 Morgan State University homecoming parade. 
Aaron Henson enjoys the day with his son, Andrew. 
Members of the Marching Knights of Baltimore City College High School Band take to the parade route. 
The Morgan State University Class of 1975 is honored during the 2025 homecoming parade. 
Members of the Milford Mill Academy Marching Band join in on the Morgan State University 2025 homecoming celebration. 
The Army ROTC program of Forest Park Senior High School marches down Cold Spring Lane in Northeast Baltimore. 
The Ballou High School Marching Band marches in the 2025 Morgan State University homecoming parade. The band traveled from Washington, D.C. 
Mister and Miss Morgan State University, Joseph Akinyemi and Destiny Fowobaje, enjoy the festivities with their crowns. 
Darlene Carpenter (left) and Alexandria Ryce, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., enjoy the 2025 homecoming tailgate. 
A moment of silence is held in loving memory of Dr. Earl S. Richardson, who served Morgan State University as president from 1984 to 2010. 
Benny the Bear, the Morgan State University mascot, prepares the audience for the arrival of the football team. 
Benny the Bear leads the Morgan State University football team onto the field. 
Morgan State University player Randall Nauden (#20) scores a touchdown during the 2025 homecoming game against Virginia University of Lynchburg. 
The Morgan State University Band entertains the crowd. 
Morgan State University player Justin Perry (#15 ) catches a pass. 
DeWayne Wickham, dean emeritus of Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication stands on the sidelines of Hughes Memorial Stadium with Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) and Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University. 
Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University, addresses the homecoming crowd. 
Dr. David Wilson (left), president Morgan State University, makes an appearance with Benny the Bear, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) and DeWayne Wickham, dean emeritus of Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication. 
The Morgan State Marching Band, the Magnificent Marching Machine, takes to the field. 
Morgan State University player Justin Perry (#20) scores a touchdown. 
James Monroe, football coach at REACH High School here representing Morgan State University Class of 1984. 
Morgan State University player Ferdinand Nyivih (#87) runs after a catch. 
Aaron Deroux leads a stroll for the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 
Kayla Laurence (left), Nia Williams (center) and Tiana Dickerson (right), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc 
Randolph Gardner Sr. (left) enjoys the game and homecoming festivities with his family, Randolph Jr., Falisha and Liam (front, left). 
Attendees make their way to the 2025 Morgan State University homecoming game. 
The Morgan State University Residence Life and Housing team takes part in the homecoming parade. 
Members of the Randallstown High School Marching Band entertain the crowd along the parade route. 
James Mobley, of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., tailgates on the campus where his organization was founded. 
Virginia University of Lynchburg quarterback Max Zavala (#9) completes a pass. 
Morgan State University Erick Hunter (#40) pursues Virginia University of Lynchburg player Max Zavala (#9). 
Tens of thousands attend the 2025 homecoming game between Morgan State University and Virginia University of Lynchburg inside of Hughes Memorial Stadium. 
Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) gets the homecoming crowd charged up. 
Neville Hodge (left), currently in his 26th season as the Morgan State University track and field coach, enjoys a moment at the game with Taryn Augustine and Lois Freeman.