Firebirds Soar to Historic Victory

“It was an amazing feeling, especially for us, like me. I’m a senior, and this is my last year that I’ll be playing soccer. Ever since I was four years old and the fact that we won the championship for the first time in our history in the last year, it was very rewarding,” said […]

UDC students at the Spring Bling carnival

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) kicked off its annual Spring Bling with a carnival on Tuesday, April 8, transforming Dennard Plaza into a festival filled with music, food, and games, despite the chilly, un-springlike weather. With temperatures around 50 degrees and strong winds sweeping across the plaza, many students and staff were bundled up in […]

UDC SPRING BLING: A 2000s throwback celebration!

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to bring the heat with UDC SPRING BLING! This year, we’re turning back the clock to the fabulous 2000s, and we want you to join us for a week filled with fun, fashion, and unforgettable memories. From April 7th to April 12, 2025, the District of Columbia […]

UDC marks 15 year partnership with DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the cherry blossoms dazzled the city in a quick, four-day peak bloom this past weekend, their beauty was matched by the deeper community impact happening behind the scenes. The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) marked its 15th year as a key partner in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, working […]

UDC’s first lady, students at Howard University Black girls brunch

A  year after making a visit to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Impressions of Beauty powered by Sally Beauty hosted a “Black Girls Matter Meetup Brunch” on the campus of Howard University. With the focus on celebrating black college women at HBCUs, the event included inspiring speakers and led great conversations with […]

Summer’s calling: how to make this break one for the books

The final exams are wrapping up, the campus is buzzing with summer plans, and you can almost taste the freedom. After months of grinding through lectures, late-night study sessions, and way too much caffeine, it’sfinally time to ditch the deadlines and make some unforgettable memories. So, how are you spending your summer? Hit the Road. […]

UDC’s Chorale Performs at “HBCU Night” at NBA Game

The University of the District of Columbia’s Chorale delivered a standout performance of the Star-Spangled Banner during HBCU Night at a Washington Wizards NBA game, broadcast to a nationally televised audience and in front of 17,000 attendees at the Capital One Arena. Under the direction of Music Director Johnny Butler, the Chorale captured the moment to […]

"A woman holding a sign that reads 'I AM A FEDERAL WORKER,' expressing her identity as a federal employee."

Mass Federal Layoffs Hit D.C: The Fallout of DOGE’s Workforce Purge

 Thousands of federal workers have been abruptly dismissed in what is being called one of the most sweeping government workforce reductions in modern history. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and established under the Trump administration, has overseen mass firings across multiple agencies, citing efforts to streamline government operations. The decision, […]

UDC Digital Media student interviews at The Washington Auto Show 2025

Washington DC Auto Show – test track for UDC digital media students

Washington, DC—The Washington DC Auto Show recently provided an incredible platform for students from the University of the District of Columbia’s (UDC) Digital Media, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). As part of their Real 2 Reel project, these aspiring multimedia communicators stepped into the real world of automotive journalism to hone their skills and […]

Jayden Daniels is the NFL’s Greatest Rookie Ever

During the NFL Honors show, Washington Commanders’ star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Daniels received an astounding 49 of 50 first-place votes, trailing Brock Bowers and Bo Nix. The star-studded rookie is looking to make football history. Going into the 2024 NFL Draft, […]