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August 28, 2025

The Mecca is platform for Ian Douglas’ success

Even when he was a boy, Howard University’s renown reached Ian M. Douglas in his Guyana homeland and for him, there was no other choice for his higher education. That decision led to a distinguished career in government service.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, September 2025 Newsletter, Pharmacy

August 28, 2025

Billboard Power Player Jasmine Young finds her voice

Beyond the Yard spoke with Young about her experiences navigating the music industry and her return to the Mecca to educate the next generation of music professionals as director of the Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, September 2025 Newsletter

August 28, 2025

Hall of Fame adds School of Law alumni

Four Howard University School of Law alumni were inducted into the National Bar Association’s 2025 Fred D. Gray Hall of Fame.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, September 2025 Newsletter, Law

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July 14, 2025

Home team advantage: Alumni coaches invest in the next generation

Howard athletes juggle intense training schedules and academics with the help of coaches who lead with intention. When alumni return to inspire and uplift, they spark a powerful legacy of pride, mentorship and Black excellence.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, July 2025 Newsletter

Ida Rose dentistry
July 14, 2025

Ida Rose, DDS, gives to Howard because Howard gave to her

For Ida Rose, DDS, the inspiration to create an endowed scholarship for pediatric dentistry students at Howard University came through prayer and fasting during a troubled time. Now, she’s leaving a legacy for future dentists.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, July 2025 Newsletter

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July 14, 2025

Drummond moves from design student to dynamic studio founder

Meet Jimmie J. Drummond III — a Howard alum and renowned designer curating dynamic, thoughtful and immersive spaces across the greater Washington, D.C., area. From founding his own studio to educating future creatives, his journey is rooted in culture, community and bold design.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, July 2025 Newsletter

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May 1, 2025

Carla Davis leads in pediatric health and immunologic research

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Research, Chemical Engineering, Medicine

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May 1, 2025

Sports journalist Jim Trotter launches Success Fund for aspiring reporters

By Simone Denard

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Communications, Sports and Athletics

Album Release Celebration: Our Song, Our Story Featuring Damien Sneed flyer
April 11, 2025

Album Release Celebration: Our Song, Our Story Featuring Damien Sneed

An Evening of Music, Meaning & Celebration

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Art, Events

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April 7, 2025

Health Sciences alumna Monica Titus leads in occupational therapy

By Simone Denard

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, April 2025 Newsletter

Roberta Flack
February 25, 2025

In Memoriam - Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Roberta Flack

Dear Howard University Community,

Category: Alumni Spotlights

Graduate James Washington posing for a photo.
February 24, 2025

Engineering graduate James Washington is a lifelong learner

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, March 2025 Newsletter

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