AfroTech crowd

Howard and AfroTech Partner through 2027

Howard is bringing “The Yard @ AfroTech” to the world’s largest annual Black tech conference in Houston for three years, showcasing innovation, presenting creative programming and fostering connections between students and industry professionals.

Category: November 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Two female speakers at International Black Writers Festival

International Black Writers Festival returns

Bigger than before, the IBWF extended over three days! With the theme “The Story of Us,” the event exalted Black literature and storytelling with panel discussions, performances, readings and a book fair on The Yard.

Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Gordon Parks photo of man and young boy with palms upward

‘Temples’ shows Gordon Parks’ religious photos

The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center presents “Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life,” a curated selection of photos and other materials from the famed photographer, journalist, author, novelist, composer and film director.

Category: Beyond the Yard, October 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Howard R1 designation poster showing Howard scientist performing an experiment

A year full of milestones

Key moments include R1 designation, Homecoming 100

Category: Alumni On the Move, Art, Beyond the Yard, May 2025 Newsletter, Charter Day, Corporate Partnerships, Events, Giving, Giving Challenges, Hilltop Highlights, Homecoming, Research, Fine Arts, Sports and Athletics

Research Month 2025 flyer

Research Month highlights University’s works

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Beyond the Yard, April 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights, Research

Bernadine Mays Lacey

Women's History Month a time to mark strides

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Beyond the Yard, March 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

HU Bison posing in library

Becoming a Bison: How parents can support during admissions

By Simone Denard

Category: Beyond the Yard, March 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Art Basel - 2024

Art Basel Recap

This year at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida, the Department of Alumni Relations, the College of Fine Art

Category: Art, Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, January 2025 Newsletter, Events, Hilltop Highlights, HUAA

Howard alumni at Nationals Park

Save the date: Howard University Day at Nationals Park

On April 9, the Washington Nationals are scheduled to welcome Howard alumni to Nationals Park, to see them play the L

Category: Beyond the Yard, January 2025 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Frederick Douglas Building

Alumni Leadership Academy to build skills, boost participation

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Beyond the Yard, December 2024 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights