Beyond the Yard: Alumni and Donor Newsletter

October 2024 Issue

Explore the latest Alumni + Donor Newsletter to find out about Homecoming 100, DAR moving to a new building, how you can Back the Yard, and more.

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Hilltop Highlights

Divine Nine Brunch is sold out, but you can still support Howard

Thanks to our enthusiastic alumni, the Second Annual Divine Nine Homecoming Fundraising Brunch is sold out! But you can still participate in the challenge and support any HU Homecoming campaign and the Impact Howard Funds, which are a collection of unrestricted giving opportunities designed to offer you a greater choice in where you direct your generosity.

FamFest: Bring the family to Homecoming 100

Howard’s WHUT-TV hosts the second annual FamFest on the Lower Quad (The Valley) for parents and children of all ages, Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The free community event includes myriad activities from games, arts and crafts to live performances. Registration is encouraged.

Howard meets Hampton in 100th 'Battle of the Real HU'

Howard University and Hampton University squared off for the 100th time in the Truth and Service Classic, continuing one of the longest-standing rivalries in HBCU football. Although Hampton’s 27-20 victory was its eighth in a row, the Bison fought hard, adding to the legacy of this historic competition.

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