Cherry Blossom Blues

by Marla-Tiye Viera (B.A. '91) The love story of two men in 1920s Washington D.C. during the Harlem Renaissance as the Spanish Flu rages and American Prohibition, World War I, and the rising threats of future fascism loom large.

Voices in the Twilight

by Louis Alexander Hemans (L.A. '68, B.A. ’80) Hemans blends personal and professional insights on coming-of-age experiences including politics, romance, and philosophy in Jamaica.

The Adventures of Lailabean: A Journey of Discovery

by Jamia Furbush (M.S.W. '10) and Laila Smith Little Lailabean journeys through North America to discover how the diverse offerings can shape her into an adventurous, bright young girl ready to take on the world.

One Shot Away

by Guy Thompson (B.A. '80) The story of the Howard's men’s basketball teams in 1966- 67, who reset the program's trajectory in the classroom and the hardwood after a 14-year losing season streak.

Her Truth and Service: Lucy Diggs Slowe in Her Own Words

by Amy Yeboah Quarkume Through her letters, this book frames the significant contributions of Slowe as a renaissance woman that built a pathway for millions.

Between the Night and Its Music

by A.B. Spellman (B.A. ’56) Jazz critic and poet A.B. Spellman’s latest collection of poems are sensual selections that explore the relationship between Black collective conscious, music, and dance.

Orange Blossom Classic opens Bison football season

By Monica Lewis

Howard University’s football team will open the 2025 season against Florida A&M University in the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic. The game, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, will not just be a rematch of the 2023 Celebration Bowl, but it will also feature the two teams that played in the inaugural Orange Blossom Classic in 1933.

Get ready for Bison football classics

Calling on Bison Nation — support our football team, which has an impressive 2025 season ahead. Join alumni for weekend-long events filled with fellowship, food and fun at each of the three classics scheduled for the season.

Our Bison football team and coaches are charged up and ready for an exciting year. Let’s cheer them on!

We are enthusiastic and excited about what we see on our offensive and defensive teams. The spring game in April showcased the talent of our student athletes, and alumni will be very impressed with what they see on the field this fall.

Carla Davis leads in pediatric health and immunologic research

By Kelvin Childs

Carla Davis (’92, B.A.), M.D., took Howard University’s mission of excellence in truth and service to heart early on, when she served meals in soup kitchens as a freshman.

Sports journalist Jim Trotter launches Success Fund for aspiring reporters

By Simone Denard

For generations, the Cathy Hughes School of Communications has trained and graduated remarkable communications professionals. Sports journalist Jim Trotter (’86, B.A.) is a proud graduate of the School of Communications and has spent much of his career implementing the lessons imparted in him while at Howard University.