Great finish to Year-End Challenge

Howard University enters the New Year with a powerful bang! Donations to the Challenge topped more than $500,000, thanks to generous alumni and supporters who recognize the institution’s value.

Category: Beyond the Yard, January 2026 Newsletter, Giving

Celebrate Golden Reunion this spring

Celebrate the Howard University Golden Reunion, May 7–10! This proud tradition celebrates the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966 and 1961, allowing alumni to reminisce and rekindle valuable relationships.

Category: Beyond the Yard, January 2026 Newsletter, Giving

AKA Check Presentation

Unrestricted gifts offer flexibility, stability

Launching their “20 for 20” campaign, the 137 Privy line of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. set an example of unrestricted giving through a bold and ambitious goal of $20,000 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. They surpassed the goal, raising $23,814 in unrestricted funds to Howard.

Category: Beyond the Yard, December 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Donor-advised funds are gifts that keep giving

Donor-advised funds offer a unique way to support the University, allowing donors to contribute to various charities during their lifetime and beyond. There are several benefits, including tax advantages and flexible charitable giving.

Category: Beyond the Yard, December 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Check Presentation for Class of 2005

Congratulations, 2000 and 2005 Classes!

The Silver and 20th Homecoming Honor Roll Reunion recognized donors who contributed at various levels for their fundraising campaigns, raising nearly $350,000 for scholarships and the Blackburn Center reception area.

Category: November 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Rev. Darryl Farrar James in Priesthood Robes

Campaign honors beloved Rev. Darryl Farrar James

The late Episcopal priest was an enthusiastic member of the Howard University community. In his honor, a $25,000 memorial scholarship fundraising campaign recognizes his extraordinary accomplishments.

Category: November 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Homecoming 2025 collage with groups of alumni celebrating Howard’s legacy

It’s time to Back The Yard!

Learn how to show your support for this year's Back the Yard campaign.

Category: Giving, Giving Challenges, Homecoming

Founder's gate

Planned Giving 101: Debunking myths to create your Howard legacy

Planned gifts support Howard University’s programs, schools and colleges, scholarships, and more, and allow the donor to leave an indelible legacy. Have you considered a planned gift, but prevailing myths hold you back? Let’s debunk some of them now.

Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Giving

Aerial photo of Howard

Back to School campaign needs you

Our freshman class of 2,745 students have arrived from 47 states and 34 countries, and they are counting on us more than ever. The Back to School campaign lets you invest in their future by ensuring they get a good academic start now.

Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Giving, Giving Challenges

Christopher Cross, PhD, headshot

Lavender Fund celebrates decade of impact

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