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Good luck to our Bison competing in the MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament!

Dear Howard University Community,

Today, the 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Basketball Tournament gets underway in Norfolk, Va., and our men’s and women’s teams are prepared to do their best and represent the MEAC in March Madness!

Our No. 2 seeded women’s team opens quarterfinal round action against Delaware State University with a 2 p.m. tipoff today, and our No. 4 seeded and two-time defending champion men’s team will face Morgan State University on Thursday at 6 p.m.

In Memoriam - Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Roberta Flack

Dear Howard University Community,

Join us as we honor the life of one of our most profoundly impactful alumnae, the legendary songstress, composer, performer, and artistic icon Roberta Flack (B.M.E. ’58, D.Mus. ’75). Over the course of an incredible career, she inspired countless performers through her talent, showmanship, professionalism, and sheer charisma. She also founded the Robert Flack Foundation in 2010 to promote animal welfare and music education.

Chevron and Howard University: A partnership that withstands time

By Simone Denard

Chevron has been a valued partner of Howard University for years, graciously donating more than $1.5 million to the University. Chevron’s contributions come in the form of donations and through programming and facilities that propel the academic and professional careers of countless Howard students. Many Howard alumni are employees of Chevron and actively return to Howard’s campus to inform students of the opportunities at Chevron and assist with overall professional development.

Engineering graduate James Washington is a lifelong learner

By Kelvin Childs

Lifelong learning is a value James Washington, Jr. (B.A., ’58) follows aggressively in his nine decades on Earth. The retired paratrooper came to Howard on the advice of an Army buddy who told him, “It’ll be a decision you’ll never regret.” And with a degree in mechanical engineering from what today is the College of Engineering and Architecture, Washington has lived a colorful life, taking up flying in his 40s and motorcycling in his 80s.

Women's History Month a time to mark strides

By Kelvin Childs

Howard University proudly celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing the way women have advanced and changed culture and society.

One of the biggest change-makers this past year was former Vice President Kamala Harris (’86, B.A.). She made a momentous run for the presidency, and convened her concluding campaign rally on The Yard, where she told the rapt audience, “Let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, brilliant billion of stars. The light, the light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service.”

Becoming a Bison: How parents can support during admissions

By Simone Denard

The undergraduate admissions process can be tricky and daunting to navigate. Many parents and students are concerned about the best time to apply, personal essays and advice for standing out among thousands of applicants. Although Howard University attracts some of the top talent from around the globe, there are numerous ways to ensure students’ applications make a lasting impression. To provide a few helpful tools on admissions, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions Hugh Durham offers insightful tips for parents looking to help their students succeed.

Charter Day Weekend 2025 raises more than $1 million

By Kelvin Childs

Another Charter Day Weekend is in the books! 

The annual event, which comprises Charter Day Dinner and Charter Day Convocation, raised more than $1 million for scholarships for Howard University’s outstanding students. Howard alumni, supporters, sponsors and students were at the gala, held at Marriott Marquis Washington DC for the second year.

Love bloomed over years for Chicagoans

By Kelvin Childs

For newlyweds Rachel Burks-Crouch (B.S., 2005) and Kimberly Burks-Crouch (B.A., 2003), their love of each other began with their love of Howard University.

The native Chicagoans met on campus in Spring 2002, after each was initiated into separate sororities. Hanging out with their line sisters on The Yard, they struck an easy friendship.

“Our lines were really close to each other. We all hung together. So, during our undergraduate career we remained in touch, and we were also part of the same social circle,” Rachel said.