Unrestricted gifts offer flexibility, stability

Launching their “20 for 20” campaign, the 137 Privy line of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. set an example of unrestricted giving through a bold and ambitious goal of $20,000 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. They surpassed the goal, raising $23,814 in unrestricted funds to Howard.

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Invest in Howard with Year-End Challenge

With $400,000 raised this GivingTuesday, donors showed their desire for Howard’s success. Alumni and supporters can finish 2025 with tax-deductible donations to the Impact Howard Year-End Challenge, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar for double the value.

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Bison wraps football season with win

Howard’s convincing 44–15 win over the Norfolk State University Spartans at Audi Field brought them to a 2–3 record in the MEAC conference and a 5–7 finish overall.

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Donor-advised funds are gifts that keep giving

Donor-advised funds offer a unique way to support the University, allowing donors to contribute to various charities during their lifetime and beyond. There are several benefits, including tax advantages and flexible charitable giving.

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Congratulations, 2000 and 2005 Classes!

The Silver and 20th Homecoming Honor Roll Reunion recognized donors who contributed at various levels for their fundraising campaigns, raising nearly $350,000 for scholarships and the Blackburn Center reception area.

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Michelle Taylor, M.D., named to 25 Women to Watch

The Baltimore commissioner of health, who majored in health sciences at Howard, is called one of the city’s “most intriguing movers and shakers of 2025,” by the Baltimore Sun newspaper.

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Shifting perspective: Jordan Toombs creates beauty from adversity 

The art Jordan Toombs creates reflects the beauty and perils that coexist in his life and in the lives of those around him. His career speaks to his brilliance as an artist and his resilience as a person.

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Campaign honors beloved Rev. Darryl Farrar James

The late Episcopal priest was an enthusiastic member of the Howard University community. In his honor, a $25,000 memorial scholarship fundraising campaign recognizes his extraordinary accomplishments.

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Howard and AfroTech Partner through 2027

Howard is bringing “The Yard @ AfroTech” to the world’s largest annual Black tech conference in Houston for three years, showcasing innovation, presenting creative programming and fostering connections between students and industry professionals.

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Double the impact with your gift

Invest in our students and innovative research Donations to the Impact Howard and GivingTuesday campaigns prepare our students for success. A generous supporter pledges to match gifts to the Impact Year-End Challenge dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, toward the $1 million goal.

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