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Jan 22, 2026

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy Presented With the ‘Bison Breaking Barriers Award’

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Jan 21, 2026

Two First-Generation Howard Graduate Students Awarded 2025-2026 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award
Jan 16, 2026

Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Professor Pat Parks Named Co‑Producer on Broadway’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
Dec 3, 2025

Interim President Wayne A.I. Frederick Becomes a Business Hall of Famer 
Dec 2, 2025

Howard University Architecture Assistant Professor Nea Maloo Receives AIA|DC 2025 Architect Educator Award

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Charter Day Weekend provides student opportunities

As the University’s largest fundraiser, Charter Day weekend generates hundreds of thousands of dollars for student scholarships, helping to clear remaining balances and remove additional financial barriers that could prevent students from graduating.

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

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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

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

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Bisa Butler stitches legacy through art

Bisa Butler is a gifted visual artist, known for her captivating portraits made from quilted fabrics that tell the stories of Black culture and history, working primarily from source images to create thought-provoking art.

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

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Maya-Camille Broussard bakes to help people

Maya-Camille Broussard, chef and owner of Justice of the Pies, has made the Chicago-based bakery the cornerstone of an empire that, at heart, is about helping people in various ways.

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

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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

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

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Bison wraps football season with win

Howard’s convincing 44–15 win over the Norfolk State University Spartans at Audi Field brought them to a 2–3 record in the MEAC conference and a 5–7 finish overall.

Category: Athletic Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, December 2025 Newsletter

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