An anticipated 3,000 students are expected to receive degrees at the 158th graduation, which returns to The Yard. Stay informed about the joyous day with these tips.
Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, April 2026 Newsletter
Anticipation is building for Golden Reunion Weekend, scheduled May 7–10. The University proudly honors the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966 and 1961, bringing together generations of Bison who shaped Howard’s history.
Hundreds of Howard University students will benefit from a successful 2026 Charter Day Dinner where more than $1 Million was raised to support scholarships and help clear balances of seniors with no other obstacle to graduation than a financial one. More than 1,300 attended the sold-out event.
Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, March 2026 Newsletter, Charter Day
Voting opens soon for Howard University Alumni Association’s elections for the 2026 term. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say in its leadership for the next two years.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, March 2026 Newsletter, HUAA
Howard University students are spread across the nation for Alternative Spring Break, March 7–14. Under the theme “Service with Impact: Empowering Communities and Dismantling Disparities” students are dedicating their time to transformative, hands-on service in 22 communities.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, March 2026 Newsletter
Trustee Donald Christian is Convocation speaker The 159th Charter Day Convocation is a joyful, reverential observance of Howard’s history providing higher learning. Charter Day Dinner keeps the tradition alive, raising funds for student scholarships and honoring achievements of distinguished alumni.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, February 2026 Newsletter
Howard is bringing “The Yard @ AfroTech” to the world’s largest annual Black tech conference in Houston for three years, showcasing innovation, presenting creative programming and fostering connections between students and industry professionals.
Category: November 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights
Bigger than before, the IBWF extended over three days! With the theme “The Story of Us,” the event exalted Black literature and storytelling with panel discussions, performances, readings and a book fair on The Yard.
Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights
The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center presents “Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life,” a curated selection of photos and other materials from the famed photographer, journalist, author, novelist, composer and film director.
Key moments include R1 designation, Homecoming 100
Category: Alumni On the Move, Art, Beyond the Yard, May 2025 Newsletter, Charter Day, Corporate Partnerships, Events, Giving, Giving Challenges, Hilltop Highlights, Homecoming, Research, Fine Arts, Sports and Athletics
By Kelvin Childs
Category: Beyond the Yard, April 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights, Research
Category: Beyond the Yard, March 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights
The outstanding student wrestler, champion wresting coach, resolute trustee, unofficial archivist and enthusiastic Howard booster touched hearts, inspired many and made lifelong friends across the University community.
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, March 2026 Newsletter
Maryland Delegate Ashanti Martinez’s path in politics wove through high school and Howard University to his current place as majority whip in the state House of Delegates.
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, February 2026 Newsletter
Senators Jaha Howard, a pediatric dentist, and Randal Alonzo Mangham, an attorney at law and former judge, serve the Atlanta area, but aren’t new to public service and prioritize giving back.
Howard welcomes back alumnus Ted White as the new head football coach. White brings experience and familiarity to the role, having been a highly decorated quarterback for Howard football.
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Athletic Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, February 2026 Newsletter
As the University’s largest fundraiser, Charter Day weekend generates hundreds of thousands of dollars for student scholarships, helping to clear remaining balances and remove additional financial barriers that could prevent students from graduating.
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, January 2026 Newsletter
Bisa Butler is a gifted visual artist, known for her captivating portraits made from quilted fabrics that tell the stories of Black culture and history, working primarily from source images to create thought-provoking art.
The Golden Class of 1975 raised an extraordinary $1.4 million in support of the University. Their achievement reflects a deep and abiding commitment to ensuring future generations of Bison have access to transformative opportunities.
Category: Beyond the Yard, March 2026 Newsletter, Giving, Giving Challenges
Celebrate a defining milestone during Golden Reunion Weekend, May 7–10, when distinguished alumni return to The Yard for an inspiring tribute to legacy, achievement and enduring connections spanning across the decades. The cherished tradition honors the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966, and 1961.
Category: Beyond the Yard, March 2026 Newsletter, Giving
The clock is ticking toward Commencement, but the celebration will be incomplete without the graduates unable to clear their balances. Bison Strong is raising money for the HUAA Emergency Scholarship Fund to get them over the finish line.
Welcome alumni back to The Yard May 7–10 to recognize excellence and lifelong connection, celebrating bonds across years and decades. This beloved tradition honors the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966 and 1961.
Category: Beyond the Yard, February 2026 Newsletter, Giving
Howard University enters the New Year with a powerful bang! Donations to the Challenge topped more than $500,000, thanks to generous alumni and supporters who recognize the institution’s value.
Category: Beyond the Yard, January 2026 Newsletter, Giving
Celebrate the Howard University Golden Reunion, May 7–10! This proud tradition celebrates the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966 and 1961, allowing alumni to reminisce and rekindle valuable relationships.
As HBCU football season kicks off, Howard is preparing for several important games, including the HBCU NY Classic, the Truth and Service Classic and of course Homecoming 2025.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, September 2025 Newsletter, Homecoming, Sports and Athletics
By Monica Lewis
Category: Beyond the Yard, May 2025 Newsletter, Sports and Athletics
Calling on Bison Nation — support our football team, which has an impressive 2025 season ahead.
Category: Beyond the Yard, May 2025 Newsletter, Events, Sports and Athletics
By Simone Denard
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Communications, Sports and Athletics
Dear Howard University Community,
Category: Athletic Spotlights, Sports and Athletics
