News & Views

Winter sports are underway

The NEC champion men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams and MEAC champion men’s and women’s basketball begin new seasons, and the National HBCU champion men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams look forward to December.

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, October 2026 Newsletter, Sports and Athletics

Howard rises in U.S. News Best College rankings

The University rated No. 73 in the 2026–2027 list, 15 positions higher than last year and seven above its previous-highest placement at No. 80 in 2021. It is also No. 11 for Top Performers in Social Mobility.

Favorite places to eat while in town for Homecoming

Food is a big part of Homecoming fun. Several cool spots in the vicinity of Howard’s main campus offer a variety of eats, from upscale dining to casual meals. Here are a few popular choices.

Category: Business, Homecoming

Don’t underestimate Carla Hall

Celebrity chef Carla Hall has lived many careers — dancer, fashion model, comedian, TV personality. Yet she credits studying accounting at Howard — an early detour in her intended path — with giving her a solid grounding.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, September 2026 Newsletter

159th Opening Convocation launches 2026

Howard University formally begins the academic year with the traditional Opening Convocation, at Cramton Auditorium on Friday, September 18. This year’s speakers represent the faculty and staff.

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, September 2026 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Embrace your Wildest Dreams at Homecoming

Howard faces Morehouse in big game Homecoming 2026 is October 11–18, and this year’s theme is “Wildest Dreams,” designed to celebrate how our legacies surpass our ancestors' wildest dreams, Plan your itinerary with our full list of events!

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, September 2026 Newsletter, Homecoming

Celebrate the reunion classes

Celebrate the reunion classesBy Lauren Ivey

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

Invest in Back to School campaign

Howard enthusiastically welcomes the talented students of the Class of 2030. Students come from 49 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories, and from 61 nations around the world to embark upon a world-class Howard education.

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

Intercultural Center joins Capital Pride Parade

Howard’s Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center proudly joins the Capital Pride 2026 Celebration Parade on June 20 in Washington in celebration of community, inclusion and self-expression.

Category: 2026 Newsletters, Summer 2026 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights