Making A Difference with the Student Vote
For college students, voting can mean navigating unfamiliar rules, deciding where to cast their vote, and figuring out which race and candidate affect their…
Cafécito Pop-Up Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The environment is vibrant and alive as Latin music plays in the background. Bachata, salsa, and cumbia are heard as well as the chatter…
Students “Catch Their Breath” for Mental Health
What load do you carry? That is one of the questions students had to reflect on at the Mental Health Matters conversation hosted by…
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Guest of Honor at Lecture Hosted by UDC Law
It is no surprise that UDC’s Theater of the Arts was a full house waiting to hear from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown…
Journalist, Author Wil Haygood Brings the Untold Story of Black Vietnam Veterans into Focus
Long before Wil Haygood became an award-winning journalist, biographer and author, the Vietnam War arrived on his street in Columbus, Ohio. As a fifth…
UDC Kicks Off 2026 Career Fair for Students and Alumni
UDC students with aspiring careers in finance, engineering, graphic design, architecture, and other disciplines came to network, learn about job opportunities, meet with employers,…
Hundreds Find Peace and Wellness at Sunset Yoga
As the sun began to set over the Washington Monument on a Monday, the grounds became a peaceful gathering for wellness and community…
UDC Welcomes Academic Year
The start of UDC’s academic year began with an empowering Opening 2026 Convocation. The event convened faculty, staff, students, Board of Trustees, and special…
Amber Perry Inspires Students to Speak Potential into Power
On September 16th, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) launched its Signature Event Series under the theme “Speaking Potential into Power.” The…
Firebird Market Gives Students the Boost They Need
Every semester at the UDC main campus in Van Ness, Students at the university get a supplement to their food needs by picking the…
UDC Student Shares Adult Learner Journey
For many adult learners, returning to school after years away from the classroom can be both challenging and rewarding. Balancing work, finances and family…
5 Black Five Black Designers You Should Know
Celebrating five black women whose creativity and vision have shaped fashion, culture, and design history.…
‘Pole to Pole with Will Smith’ Screening
You’re invited to a screening of National Geographic’s series “Pole to Pole with Will Smith,” hosted by the Digital Media Program. The series follows Will…
Rising Gas Prices Put Pressure on D.C. Commuters
Local commuters discuss how increasing fuel costs are affecting transportation, budgeting, and daily life across the D.C. area.…
3 Afro-Latino Artists Who Broke Barriers in Music
How three Afro-Latino artists broke barriers and reshaped the music industry.…
Experience Jazz at UDC This April
This April, UDC’s School of Arts and Sciences brings Jazz Appreciation Month to life with a dynamic lineup of performances, tributes and student showcases.…
A Buckeye Who Became A Firebird
I arrived in the DMV in the late 1980s after graduating from Ohio State University. Marion Barry was still mayor, and I was excited…
What We Saw at the Cuba Exhibit
The Embassy of Cuba in the United States collaborated with students from American University and University of the District of Columbia, under the guidance…
DC Protesters Rally Against Iran War
Protesters in Washington, D.C., rally for peace and international accountability amid growing concerns over the conflict.…
UDC Students Navigate Snow Day Conditions
Winter weather disrupts commutes and campus routines as UDC students adapt to snowy conditions.…
