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Students
Campus Life
March 15, 2026

Historic $50M Endowment Announced for STEM Programs

A coalition of tech giants has pledged historic funding to expand engineering and computer science programs across top HBCUs.

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Alumni
Alumni
March 14, 2026

Class of '18 Grad Leads Breakthrough AI Startup to Unicorn Status

How one alumna's experience at the Mecca shaped her journey to becoming a leading voice in ethical artificial intelligence.

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Culture
Culture
March 12, 2026

Honda Battle of the Bands: The 2026 Preview

Get ready for the ultimate showcase of musicianship and choreography as eight elite marching bands prepare to take the field.

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Spotlights in Excellence

Marcus Jenkins
Business & Tech

Marcus Jenkins - NC A&T

Recently named 30 Under 30 for his innovative clean-energy platform revolutionizing urban grid management.

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Sarah Thompson
Arts & Culture

Sarah Thompson - Howard Univ.

Her debut documentary on the legacy of the Divine Nine premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim.

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The Calendar

Apr
12

Spring Fest Weekend

Atlanta, GA • Multi-campus mixer and concert series.

May
20

Alumni Tech Summit

Virtual • Connecting current CS students with FAANG alumni.

Sep
05

The Classic Kickoff

Charlotte, NC • Opening weekend tailgates and game.

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Howard University Homecoming 2026

Oct 18 - 24, 2026 Washington, DC

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