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
Homecoming 2025 is coming, and excitement is building! Now nationally renowned, Homecoming at The Mecca brings together alumni from around the globe, sharing the joy of the experience with our outstanding students.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, September 2025 Newsletter, Homecoming
Alumnae Tanya Burke (’89, BSEE) and Deja Phillips (’22, B.A.) discuss their experiences returning to The Yard while highlighting the cultural influence of Howard Homecoming.
The Class of 1975, which processed during 2025 Commencement Convocation, has raised more than $607 thousand of its $1 million goal. Recognized during the Honor Roll Golden Luncheon during Commencement weekend, the class campaign continues through December 31.
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, July 2025 Newsletter, Giving
By Kelvin Childs
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Research, Chemical Engineering, Medicine
By Simone Denard
Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2025 Newsletter, Communications, Sports and Athletics
Prepares for largest graduating class in history
Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, April 2025 Newsletter, Commencement
