A publication of the University of the District of Columbia's Digital Media program
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Winds of change are coming to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Van Ness Campus. It comes in the form of the future home of the District of Columbia Archives and Records Center’s plan to build its future home on the site of Building 41, the former home of the University College of […]
Casey Carter is no stranger to the Shaw community in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Howard University’s School of Engineering, and his business, Phoenix Cultural Variety Store, has been thriving on the corner of Georgia Ave and Columbia Road NW for 17 years. Founded by his parents in 2006, this cultural hub is […]
You may have seen the front porch freestyles of local rapper Noochie on your Instagram or YouTube feed, a trend rapidly gaining popularity among hip-hop and go-go enthusiasts. Noochie, born Antwon Vincent, started recording his “Front Porch Freestyles” in 2017 to connect with fans. He admittedly didn’t put much thought into the iPhone-recorded videos back […]
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will hold its 47th annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in-person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The keynote address will be given by Rashida Jones, President of MSNBC. Jones took the helm of MSNBC in 2021, becoming […]
A proposed new supermarket in Ward 7 will tackle disparities between the District’s most affluent areas and its most economically deprived.Upcoming new Lidl in Columbia Highest neighborhood. Photo by Sofia Bellucco.“A Lidl, which will open at Skyland Town Center on Good Hope Road Southeast at the end of 2022, will be the first new grocery […]
