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Bison football player #28 getting hype before game
August 28, 2025

Howard football poised to regain MEAC title

As HBCU football season kicks off, Howard is preparing for several important games, including the HBCU NY Classic, the Truth and Service Classic and of course Homecoming 2025.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, September 2025 Newsletter, Homecoming, Sports and Athletics

August 28, 2025

Come back for Homecoming 2025: Sensational events fill the week

Homecoming 2025 is coming, and excitement is building! Now nationally renowned, Homecoming at The Mecca brings together alumni from around the globe, sharing the joy of the experience with our outstanding students.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, September 2025 Newsletter, Homecoming

HU alum Tanya Burke and friends
August 28, 2025

What makes Howard’s Homecoming special

Alumnae Tanya Burke (’89, BSEE) and Deja Phillips (’22, B.A.) discuss their experiences returning to The Yard while highlighting the cultural influence of Howard Homecoming.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, September 2025 Newsletter, Homecoming

Golden reunion alums taking three person group photo
July 14, 2025

Golden reunion class sets $1 million fundraising goal

The Class of 1975, which processed during 2025 Commencement Convocation, has raised more than $607 thousand of its $1 million goal. Recognized during the Honor Roll Golden Luncheon during Commencement weekend, the class campaign continues through December 31.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, July 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Headshot of Carla Davis
May 1, 2025

Carla Davis leads in pediatric health and immunologic research

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Research, Chemical Engineering, Medicine

Jim Trotter speaking at conference
May 1, 2025

Sports journalist Jim Trotter launches Success Fund for aspiring reporters

By Simone Denard

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Communications, Sports and Athletics

Portrait of LeVar Burton
April 9, 2025

Howard announces 2025 Commencement Convocation orator, LeVar Burton

Prepares for largest graduating class in history

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, April 2025 Newsletter, Commencement

Father of accepted student taking selfie with family
April 7, 2025

Accepted students to visit Howard in April

By Simone Denard

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, April 2025 Newsletter

Alexandria Fuller on her Alternative Spring Break reading to children
April 7, 2025

Alternative Spring Break creates life-changing experiences

By Simone Denard

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, April 2025 Newsletter

2025 Howard University Charter Day Power of Possibility projection at hotel
April 7, 2025

Donors inspired by “Power of Possibility” raise $1.3 million

Students share stories about the difference giving makesBy Kelvin Childs

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, April 2025 Newsletter, Giving, Giving Challenges

Charter Day guests holding hands and singing alma mater
February 24, 2025

Charter Day Weekend 2025 raises more than $1 million

By Kelvin Childs Another Charter Day Weekend is in the books! 

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, March 2025 Newsletter, Charter Day, Corporate Partnerships, Giving, Giving Challenges

Alumni discussing leadership at a blue table
February 3, 2025

Alumni Leadership Academy names first cohort

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, February 2025 Newsletter

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