HU Logo on transparent background

Celebrate the reunion classes

Celebrate the reunion classesBy Lauren Ivey

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, August 2026 Newsletter, Giving

HU Logo on transparent background

Invest in Back to School campaign

Howard enthusiastically welcomes the talented students of the Class of 2030. There were enrollment challenges for about 500 students, about a fifth of the class, as the University sought to confirm their plans to finance their costs. About 200 of those students were re-enrolled after a review of their accounts.

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, August 2026 Newsletter, Giving Challenges

HU Logo on transparent background

Bison Strong tops $210,000 for graduates

By Kelvin Childs

Category: 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, Summer 2026 Newsletter, Giving Challenges

Commencement a ‘full-circle’ milestone

With the festive 158th Commencement Convocation complete for 2026, the new graduates can look on their Howard University career as the foundation of a consequential future.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, May 2026 Newsletter, Events, Commencement

Graduates celebrating

What you need to know about Commencement

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

Golden Reunion group

Golden Reunion celebrates lifelong connection

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.

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, April 2026 Newsletter

Charter Day: Sending forth rays of light

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

HUAA elections are coming – cast your ballot!

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

Students embark on 32nd annual ASB

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

Don Christian

Charter Day Weekend a time to celebrate

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 building

Tuition freeze is a challenge to donors

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

Invest in Howard with Year-End Challenge

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