February 8, 2025

A publication of the University of the District of Columbia's Digital Media program

Stanley Gonzalez beats the odds and goes to college

Stanley Gonzalez’s journey to the University of the District of Columbia’s Van Ness Campus has been filled with challenges related to his English language barrier. Against all odds,  Gonzalez is striving to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from the College of Arts and Sciences to work in the District public school system as […]

Firebird Flight Day – Building on “delivering on the promise”

UDC’s “Firebird Flight Day” soared with resounding success, carrying the graduating Class of 2028 alongside a diverse mix of passengers. Among them were the newly admitted freshmen for 2024, transfer students, and prospective scholars, all eager to embark on their academic journey at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). Welcomed warmly to UDC’s […]

Firebird Flight Day – UDC College of Arts and Sciences

At the University of the District of Columbia Firebird Flight Day, a full-day event at the UDC flagship Van Ness Campus, prospective students for the 2028 school year learned about the university and its various schools and colleges. This vibrant event gave students an opportunity to experience and explore the campus. Jeffrey Fleming, Interim Dean […]

Firebird Flight Day 2024 – First year student at UDC

At Firebird Flight Day 2024, Patrick Nyarko, a freshman majoring in Electrical Engineering, gave an inspiring speech and shared how he came to choose the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) as his “first choice” higher education institution in the Washington, D.C. area.  Initially from Prince George’s County, he chose to stay local, attend […]

UDC – In the spotlight William T. Thomas

Welcome to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) law school library – the David A. Clarke School of Law. Since 2000, William T. Thomas, the law library technician, has been the first person to greet visitors at the Circulations Desk. For his dedication to service, Thomas is the 2022 recipient of the UDC […]