More than 3,000 students are expected to have degrees conferred 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 University’s announcement that the cost of tuition will not increase next year reflects its commitment to its students. But it comes with a challenge to donors to build on their support.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, January 2026 Newsletter
With $400,000 raised this GivingTuesday, donors showed their desire for Howard’s success. Alumni and supporters can finish 2025 with tax-deductible donations to the Impact Howard Year-End Challenge, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar for double the value.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, December 2025 Newsletter, Giving Challenges
Invest in our students and innovative research Donations to the Impact Howard and GivingTuesday campaigns prepare our students for success. A generous supporter pledges to match gifts to the Impact Year-End Challenge dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, toward the $1 million goal.
Category: Featured Stories, November 2025 Newsletter, Giving Challenges
Christopher Cross, PhD, founded the Lavender Fund in 2015, the first officially recognized university wide LGBT fundraiser in HBCU history. A decade later, the fund has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to Howard students and continues to grow in reach.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, October 2025 Newsletter, Giving, Homecoming
Events during weekend amplify theme Howard University proudly welcomes alumni, students, families, friends and the community to celebrate One of One — the theme of Homecoming 2025. It’s more than a phrase; it is a testament of Howard’s incomparable legacy of excellence, innovation and leadership.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, October 2025 Newsletter, Homecoming
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
