Explore the latest Alumni + Donor Newsletter to see the latest alumni highlights, read about this year's Football Classics, find out how to start planning for the future, and more.
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Move-in week welcomes first-year students to campus with enthusiastic support from Howard University Residence Life and student volunteers from organizations and clubs. Ninety-eight percent of the freshman class are hailing from states outside of Washington, D.C., and 33 percent are first-generation students.
Congress honored Dorothy Marks Boggess (’51, MSW) at age 106 with a Congressional Gold Medal in 2024. With her late husband George Bogguss (’38, M.A.; ’49, S.W. Cert.; ’53, MSW), she traveled to all 50 states and to 33 countries.
The Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta raised more than $80,000 in scholarships for incoming students. The funds were awarded during BisonFest, the club’s annual send-off celebration for first-year Bison.
You can support the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta and its scholarships with a donation here.
Make your Back the Yard Divine Nine Challenge gift now to support our students. This campaign is to establish the Divine Nine scholarship fund, which benefits current Howard Greek students. This scholarship fund will ensure we continue to uplift the next generation of leaders. Become a Back the Yard – Divine Nine Advocate to challenge your family, friends, fraternities and sororities. Witness the winning organization, which will win the trophy and walk off with a year of bragging rights.
It’s been 34 years since the last Howard/Temple football game but the connection is strong with many alumni and staff having graduated from one or both powerhouses. That made this year’s matchup in Philadelphia between the Bison and the Owls much more special even though the game was lost.
The Meet Me in Miami showdown highlighted Howard Bison over the FAMU Rattlers in its first game of the season at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami Gardens. Winning 10-9 makes it even better.
On their second international tour in three years, Howard’s women’s basketball team — believed to be the first Division I HBCU program to play in Portugal — is strengthening bonds, embracing cross-cultural exchange and elevating Bison pride on a global stage.
Howard proudly stood out at MEAC Nation 2025 — garnering four Preseason All-MEAC First Team nods in men’s football, earning a key seed in conference hoops and asserting its legacy across athletics. The Bison continue to exemplify excellence, unity and leadership in the MEAC community.
On October 4, the HU Battle at the Burr returns displaying a fierce swim and dive competition, unmatched Bison pride and a campus buzzing with energy. More than a meet, it’s a celebration of Howard’s spirit, community and excellence. Mark your calendars!
Howard women’s soccer faced Hampton in a spirited matchup on August 10, ending in a 0–0 draw. The game reflected the Bison’s determination, teamwork and competitive spirit — hallmarks of Howard athletics — while adding another chapter to this storied HBCU rivalry.
September
September 13 — HBCU NY Classic, Morehouse vs. Howard, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
September 19 — Opening Convocation, Cramton Auditorium
September 20 — Truth and Service Classic, Howard vs. Hampton, Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
September–December 2025 — Gordon Parks Art Exhibition, Moorland-Spingarn Research Center
October
October 4 — Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving, Battle at the Burr, Georgetown vs. Howard, Burr Gymnasium
October 13 — Mental Health Day – UNIVERSITY CLOSED
October 19–26 — Homecoming Week
October 25 — Homecoming game, Morgan State vs. Howard, Greene Stadium
