April 23, 2026

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Sisterhood in Bloom: Beta Lambda Welcomes Eight New Sorors

The Dennard Plaza at the University of the District of Columbia was electrified on the evening of April 3rd as the Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted its highly anticipated New Member Presentation. Amidst a sea of salmon pink and apple green, the campus community gathered to witness the unveiling of […]

A New Era of Leadership: UDC Announces 2026-27 Student Government and Royal Court

The ballots have been tallied, and the results are officially in. After weeks of high-energy campaigning across the Van Ness and Lamond-Riggs campuses, the University of the District of Columbia has revealed its student leaders for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Leading the Undergraduate Government Association (USGA) are Toluwalase Adetosoye and Akilah Hanson. Running on […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 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 […]