One of our nation’s extraordinary patriots is Major Gen. Frederic Ellis Davison, Howard University Classes of 1938 and 1940, who was the first Black person to command an Army division, among other firsts.
Beyond the Yard: Alumni and Donor Newsletter
December 2024 Issue
Explore the latest Alumni + Donor Newsletter to discover the first Black man to command white soldiers in combat, a student-athlete turned college president, the Golden Classes Reunion, and more.
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Hilltop Highlights
Alumni Leadership Academy to build skills, boost participation
A new initiative of the Board of Trustees—the Alumni Leadership Academy—will launch soon to boost alumni participation in campus life. The Academy starts in January and runs concurrently with the spring 2025 semester.
Howard brings Bison spirit to Art Basel Miami Beach
Powered by the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and fellow alumni, join us December 5–7 for events and discussions on “Black Culture and Creativity” along with the Department of Alumni Relations, HUAA, HU Fine Arts Club and host Howard University Alumni Club of South Florida.
Basketball
As women’s and men’s basketball seasons are underway, now is the time to mark your calendars for the 2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament, March 12–15 in the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.
*Bag policy
When attending any athletic event at Howard, please remember the bag policy. Click the link for more details. View bag policy
Giving
Giving Tuesday recap
Giving Tuesday was a tremendous success thanks to our dedicated community! Together, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends came together to raise $178,975.29 from 448 donors through our GiveCampus platform. If you missed Giving Tuesday, you can still make an impact — visit GiveCampus to continue supporting our students and programs year-round.
