Giving

Homecoming 2025 collage with groups of alumni celebrating Howard’s legacy

It’s time to Back The Yard!

Learn how to show your support for this year's Back the Yard campaign.

Category: Giving, Giving Challenges, Homecoming

Founder's gate

Planned Giving 101: Debunking myths to create your Howard legacy

Planned gifts support Howard University’s programs, schools and colleges, scholarships, and more, and allow the donor to leave an indelible legacy. Have you considered a planned gift, but prevailing myths hold you back? Let’s debunk some of them now.

Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Aerial photo of Howard

Back to School campaign needs you

Our freshman class of 2,745 students have arrived from 47 states and 34 countries, and they are counting on us more than ever. The Back to School campaign lets you invest in their future by ensuring they get a good academic start now.

Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Giving, Giving Challenges

Christopher Cross, PhD, headshot

Lavender Fund celebrates decade of impact

Christopher Cross, PhD, founded the Lavender Fund in 2015, the first officially recognized university wide LGBT fundraiser in HBCU history. A decade later, the fund has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to Howard students and continues to grow in reach.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, October 2025 Newsletter, Giving, Homecoming

Golden reunion alums taking three person group photo

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

Howard R1 designation poster showing Howard scientist performing an experiment

A year full of milestones

Key moments include R1 designation, Homecoming 100

Category: Alumni On the Move, Art, Beyond the Yard, May 2025 Newsletter, Charter Day, Corporate Partnerships, Events, Giving, Giving Challenges, Hilltop Highlights, Homecoming, Research, Fine Arts, Sports and Athletics

2025 Howard University Charter Day Power of Possibility projection at hotel

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

Chevron Students

Chevron and Howard University: A partnership that withstands time

By Simone Denard

Category: Beyond the Yard, March 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Charter Day guests holding hands and singing alma mater

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

HU Golfer after a swing

Swinging for excellence: HU’s golf tournament in Atlanta

By Lauren Ivey

Category: Athletic Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, February 2025 Newsletter, Giving, Sports and Athletics