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Dr. James K. Fortson portrait photo
Feb 13, 2026

Howard University Honors Dr. James K. Fortson with Distinguished Alumni Award

Feb 12, 2026

Howard Student Stanley Scott Named the 2026-2027 ESU Luard Morse Scholarship Recipient

Jan 29, 2026

Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Scholarship, and Leadership

Jan 22, 2026

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

Jan 21, 2026

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

Other News Around Howard

Ashanti Martinez

Public service is Ashanti Martinez’s life

Maryland Delegate Ashanti Martinez’s path in politics wove through high school and Howard University to his current place as majority whip in the state House of Delegates.

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

Senator Jaha Howard

Two freshmen Georgia senators are Howard alumni

Senators Jaha Howard, a pediatric dentist, and Randal Alonzo Mangham, an attorney at law and former judge, serve the Atlanta area, but aren’t new to public service and prioritize giving back.

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

Howard's New Football Coach Ted White

New head football coach Ted White returns home

Howard welcomes back alumnus Ted White as the new head football coach. White brings experience and familiarity to the role, having been a highly decorated quarterback for Howard football.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Athletic Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, February 2026 Newsletter

Golden Reunion Weekend is a tribute to legacy

Welcome alumni back to The Yard May 7–10 to recognize excellence and lifelong connection, celebrating bonds across years and decades. This beloved tradition honors the Classes of 1976, 1971, 1966 and 1961.

Category: Beyond the Yard, February 2026 Newsletter, Giving

Don Christian

Charter Day Weekend a time to celebrate

Trustee Donald Christian is Convocation speaker The 159th Charter Day Convocation is a joyful, reverential observance of Howard’s history providing higher learning. Charter Day Dinner keeps the tradition alive, raising funds for student scholarships and honoring achievements of distinguished alumni.

Category: Beyond the Yard, Featured Stories, February 2026 Newsletter

Photo of student

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

Howard building

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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