Homecoming

Get ready for next year now!

We kicked off the festivities on Friday with the Second Annual Divine 9 Homecoming Fundraising Brunch and Yardfest. Alumni turned up before the big game at the Alumni VIP Day Party. Shout out to everyone who wrapped up their weekend up with a high note at the Young Alumni Brunch or wound down with musical performances at the Alumni Jazz brunch.

Whatever you chose, we know you had an amazing Homecoming. Want to get ready for next year? Start by making a generous gift now.

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Howard alum wearing Howard 100 varsity jacket at Homecoming
Relive your favorite Homecoming 100 events

There was something for everyone in the lineup of Homecoming 100 events. We hope you relished in celebrating the momentous occasion with your fellow Bison. This anniversary of Howard University’s Homecoming was like no other! Stayed updated with Alumni Relations as we recreate the magic.

Friday, October 18

Group of 3 Divine Members posing for a photo

Divine Nine Homecoming Fundraising Brunch

Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Location:
Blackburn University Center - Ballroom
2397 6th St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059

Boston Richey performing in the crowd at Yardfest 2024

Yardfest Day 1 & Alumni Tent

Time:
12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

We kicked off Homecoming Weekend on the Yard at Yardfest. Did you join us for food, games, and Bison fun in the Alumni Tent? If so, we hope you had as great of a time as we did.

Location:
The Yard (Upper Quadrangle)

Group of 3 Howard members posing for a photo

Homecoming Happy Hour & Welcome Reception

Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

People came and enjoyed a social evening, catching up with fellow Bison, making new friends, and having a toast to the Mecca!

Location:
The Oliver
2715 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Saturday, October 19

Howard alums standing next to their Howard 100 painting

Yardfest Day 2 & Alumni Tent

Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Alumni kept the Homecoming fun going with Day 2 of Yardfest. They reconnected, reminisced, and celebrated in the Alumni Tent. We had good music, good food and good times. 

Location:
The Yard (Upper Quadrangle)

Young Howard alumni at brunch

Alumni VIP Day Party

Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

The welcome back to the Mecca was a blast. Friends and alumni enjoyed the happenings at the VIP Alumni Day Party on the West Terrace.

Location:
Armour J. Blackburn University Center
2397 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20059

Howard alum dancing at the Wine Down

Wine Down Mixer

Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Did you wind down after the Homecoming football game at the Wine Down? We hope you enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres, danced and partied in the Bison spirit.

Location:
Blackburn University Center - Ballroom
2397 6th St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059

Sunday, October 20

Group of 5 Howard young alumni posing for a photo at the Young Alumni Brunch

Young Alumni Brunch

Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Our young alumni ended the Homecoming weekend on a high note at the Young Alumni Brunch at Barcode. There was a delicious brunch menu and good vibes.

Location:
Barcode
1101 17th St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Woman singing on stage at Jazz

Alumni Jazz Brunch

Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

If you culminated your Homecoming experience with beautiful live jazz and a delicious brunch at the Alumni Jazz Brunch, you know we got down! There were soulful musical performances while we dined and wound down a milestone Homecoming weekend. 

Location:
Blackburn University Center - Ballroom
2397 6th St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059