Beyond the Yard: Alumni and Donor Newsletter

March 2025 Issue

Explore the latest Alumni + Donor Newsletter to learn how parents can support students during admissions, see how Howard is recognizing women's history, find out more about "Deep Azure", register for HU's Golden Reunion, and more.

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Featured Stories

Hilltop Highlights

Becoming a Bison: How parents can support during admissions

Many parents and students find themselves overwhelmed with the college admission process. Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions Hugh Durham answers questions to help parents best assist their students.

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Women's History Month a time to mark strides

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

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Alumni Spotlight

Giving

Chevron and Howard University: A partnership that withstands time

The Donor Impact Report is a record of how your generosity benefits Howard and our wonderful students. Your gifts touch students who need a boost to participate in campus life or to get to graduation day.

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Athletic Spotlight

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Howard Alumni Night: Honoring the legacy!

On February 8 at Burr Gymnasium, we celebrated the powerhouse women of Bison basketball during Alumni Day! It was more than a game— it was a night to connect, celebrate, and showcase Bison pride. We wore our Howard blue and white, brought our energy, and made it a night to remember!

MEAC Homecoming Tournament Banner

All roads lead to Norfolk March 12–15!

Tickets are now available for the 2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament at The Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Purchase your MEAC tournament tickets here. Hotel accommodations are available at the Courtyard Norfolk Downtown, Delta Norfolk Airport Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Norfolk Airport, and Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

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Save the date: Howard Homecoming 2025

Mark your calendars now for Howard’s homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 25.

Upcoming Events

March 2025

February 28-May 30—Forever, Always: The Black Love Exhibit
Wayne A. I. Frederick Undergraduate Library, Breezeway Gallery

March 1-9—Spring Break (CLOSED)
March 6 —DMV Alumni Night at Burr Gymnasium
March 12—The 2025 Public Health Institute Conference
March 12-15— MEAC Tournament- Norfolk, VA
March 19—3rd Annual Dr. Bernadine Mays Lacey Symposium on Health Equity
March 27—Deep Azure by Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts- Howard Theatre
 

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