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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 […]
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 […]
Standing atop the high jump podium in 1948, Alice Coachman didn’t just receive a gold medal; she dismantled a ceiling. As the first Black woman to win Olympic gold, Coachman’s leap in London was a quiet revolution that echoed through decades of athletic history. Today, in 2026, that legacy is being carried forward not just […]
Even though black history month is officially over, who’s to say we can’t still celebrate these music legends for their achievements in history? Oftentimes, we tend to leave Afro Latinos out of the picture. This is certainly still true within the music industry, where Afro Latinos make significant contributions but aren’t as widely acknowledged. When […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]