UDC Searches for New Chief of Police Amid Community Engagement

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is currently in the process of searching for a new Chief of Police, as the institution seeks to enhance campus safety and foster stronger ties with the community. Officer Christopher Brown is serving as the interim Chief of Police during this transitional period. The decision to search […]

The Commanders Return to DC

The Washington Commanders have officially completed a deal to return to RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC. On Monday, April 28th, the Washington Commanders owner and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $3.7 billion deal to rebuild RFK Stadium and the surrounding area for the return of the NFL team. After spending 28 years playing […]

“Are They Watching Us?”: UDC Students Question the Divide Between Their Campus and HBCU Culture

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is no stranger to the challenges that come with being an HBCU in a nontraditional setting. With a predominantly commuter-based student body, a lack of dorms, and a campus that doesn’t fit the typical “college experience,” many students feel disconnected from the dynamic, freedom-filled culture that defines […]

“Mom’s Organic Market” opens on UDC’s Van Ness campus

The long-awaited wait for this grocery store is over, as on April 4th, 2025, Mom’s right on the University of the District of Columbia campus opened to the public. Many UDC students and members of the Van Ness community alike were concerned that this day would never come. “They’ve been working on it [Mom’s] for […]

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 […]