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    • A Fireside Chat with Yassine Fall, who ties economics with social justice
    • A love letter to Howard
    • Aliyha Amani: A leader in tax law and charitable giving
    • Beyond the Yard: Jordan Atkins: A Legacy Following in His Grandfathers’ Footsteps
    • Bison Pride Supported Rev. Alexis Brown from the News Studio to the Pulpit
    • Engineering graduate James Washington is a lifelong learner
    • Fashion Maven Kahlana Barfield Brown Says 'Howard Taught Me to Play Big in Everything I Do'
    • For School of Divinity Alumna Jackie L. Williams, Rankin Chapel Is Her Heart and Treasure
    • From student-athlete to college president: Charles J. Gibbs’ remarkable journey
    • Health Sciences alumna Monica Titus leads in occupational therapy
    • Heiserman Built Architecture Career on Howard Foundation
    • In Memoriam - Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Roberta Flack
    • Kiera Thomas: Sports and Athletics Is the Avenue to Health Care Resources
    • Love bloomed over years for Chicagoans
    • Monique Dawkins: The Way to Make History Is to Make Things Better for the Next Person
    • Sade Falana: Communication Is Crucial for Patients
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HU coach and HU actor alum riding in Homecoming parade
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
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

Drummond studio photo
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

Headshot of Carla Davis
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

Jim Trotter speaking at conference
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

Monica Titus Headshot
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

Burks Crouch Wedding photo of them smiling at each other
February 3, 2025

Love bloomed over years for Chicagoans

By Kelvin Childs

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

Michelle Janaye Nealy
February 3, 2025

A love letter to Howard

By Michelle Janaye NealyO Howard. A beacon of dreams and a bastion of brilliance.

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

Howard Alum Dr. Charles J. Gibbs as President of MCNY
December 5, 2024

From student-athlete to college president: Charles J. Gibbs’ remarkable journey

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Athletic Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, December 2024 Newsletter, Sports and Athletics

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