Kiera Thomas: Sports and Athletics Is the Avenue to Health Care Resources

By Dr. Deidra Hill

Kiera Thomas (SOC ’14) is vice president and co-founder of Hoop for All, a nonprofit organization that uses sports and athletics to connect communities with access to health care resources such as health professionals, health educational materials, testing and inpatient assistance. The Howard University alumna who majored in strategic communications founded the organization along with classmate and Howard alumnus Ayo Amoo (HUSB ’14) in 2017.

Fashion Maven Kahlana Barfield Brown Says 'Howard Taught Me to Play Big in Everything I Do'

By Kelvin Childs

HOWARD BASKETBALL

By Bilal Badruddin

Saturday, March 11 was an exciting time in Norfolk, Virginia, for alumni of Howard University and Norfolk State University, as the men’s and women’s basketball teams for both institutions made it to the championship game for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Howard University men’s basketball team came from behind to win the game, marking the first NCAA Tournament berth for the team since 1992.

Bison Pride Supported Rev. Alexis Brown from the News Studio to the Pulpit

By Kelvin Childs

Rev. Alexis Faith Brown (’06, B.A.), pastor of McKendree-Simms-Brookland United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., grew up in Baltimore surrounded by Bison Pride. Her mother, Rev. Kay Albury (’72, B.A.) is a Howard graduate and her late father, Anderson Smith Jr., nudged her in that direction.

Beyond the Yard- Feature Story Summer Issue 2024

Beyond the Yard- Feature Story Summer Issue 2024

Beyond the Yard- Feature Story Summer Issue 2024

Beyond the Yard- Feature Story Summer Issue 2024

Feature Spotlight: May 2024 Newsletter

Jordan Atkins: A Legacy Following in His Grandfathers’ Footsteps

By Tamara Holmes

In Spring 2023, freshman finance major Jordan Atkins experienced a bittersweet moment.