100th Homecoming for NC A&T State University Projected to Bring In $57 Million

“I really hope they put [the money] towards programs for the students because yes GHOE is very popular. There are people on campus, and there are people all over the state, even celebrities and influencers and all these people that just come to the event. So, you’re in a space where Black students are trying to get educated and they want the best education, especially with the world that they’re in. GHOE is supposed to celebrate the people that have received that education and this type of money needs to be spent on them,” expressed Grace Ancrum, a NCAT alumna.

Local businesses have been preparing themselves through hiring more temporary staff members and increasing the amount of internal supplies at their disposal to help accommodate for the rush. For someone businesses who have struggled throughout the year, they are relying on these sales to help support them in filling in financial gaps that have come up and leave them in strong standing to close 2026. Hotels in the area have already sold out, and travelers have been seeking accommodations within the surrounding cities just to ensure they have

For senior NCAT student Antonio Mattox Jr., he feels indifferent yet optimistically excited about the crowd that’s to come for homecoming week. “To be real, I don’t like that so many people are on campus at one time. There’s no wifi, and I can’t text anyone. However, there’s nothing like seeing my older upperclassmen friends when they come back. It’s so nostalgic! I love that we are being seen as a school because we’re honestly so much more than just GHOE. [NCAT] has shaped so many people into their Black excellence. Homecoming is just the culmination of the greatness I experience everyday.”

In preparation of the occasion, university officials and influencers have issued posts across social media that provide safety tips and expectations for attendees to have in mind, such as this one which highlights specifics on parking for the weekend.