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Jun 3, 2026

Howard University’s Bilal Badruddin Named 2025-2026 MEAC Nation Alumni Director of the Year

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Jun 2, 2026

From Dr. Eric Williams to Dr. Wayne Frederick: Howard’s Enduring Caribbean Legacy
May 29, 2026

Howard University Engineering Professors Recognized as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the World’s Largest Scientific Society
May 26, 2026

Sam Puryear Named 2025–2026 HBCU Coach of the Year as Howard Golf Continues Historic Rise

May 18, 2026

Howard University Medical Simulation Center Expands Accreditation in Human Simulation

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Founders on the Yard brings top HBCU talent

By Lauren Ivey

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

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HUAA Election Results

The 2026 Howard University Alumni Association election cycle marked a historic milestone for alumni engagement, deliv

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, May 2025 Newsletter, HUAA

Class of 2026 graduate Neranti Gary

Bison Strong makes strides for seniors

By Kelvin Childs

Category: Beyond the Yard, May 2026 Newsletter, Giving

Golden Reunion Weekend 2026: A legacy celebrated

A powerful celebration shared by generations of Bison, reunion weekend marks a renewed commitment to the future of Howard University.

Category: Beyond the Yard, May 2026 Newsletter, Commencement, Giving

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

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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

Paul Cotton gave his all to Howard

The outstanding student wrestler, champion wresting coach, resolute trustee, unofficial archivist and enthusiastic Howard booster touched hearts, inspired many and made lifelong friends across the University community.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, March 2026 Newsletter

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