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Howard University completed its new Howard Stadium in July 1926. [4] The first football game played there was on October 16, 1926, against Morehouse College. [5] Howard played games at both Howard Stadium, sometimes referred to as University Stadium, and nearby Griffith Stadium, where crowds of 17,000 to 20,000 people were common, from the ...
Howard University is home to The Hilltop, the university's student newspaper. Founded in 1924 by Zora Neale Hurston, The Hilltop enjoys a long legacy at the university. Howard University is the publisher of The Journal of Negro Education, which began publication in 1932. The Howard University Bison Yearbook is created, edited and published ...
As a young college student, Kamala Harris made the nearly 3-mile trip from Howard University to the National Mall to protest against apartheid in South Africa. In 2017, as a senator, she returned ...
The Howard Bison and Lady Bison are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Howard University, located in Washington, D.C. The Bison compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s and Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) [2] and are members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for most sports.
With many HBCUs, like a number of liberal arts colleges, struggling financially, her ascent has bathed Howard in a positive light. “It empowers students to reach farther than what they thought was possible,” said Nikkya Taliaferro, a senior at Howard University from Honolulu who said the 2024 presidential election will be her first time voting.
The "Showtime" Marching Band is open to all Howard University students. Admission into the Marching Band is by audition only. Students interested in joining the Marching band should contact the Director of Bands, Kelvin W. Washington. Students who are interested in becoming an Auxiliary member of the band (Dancers - Ooh La La!
Burr Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C., which opened in 1963. [1] It is home to the Howard University Bison men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team.
The 2024 Howard Bison football team represented Howard University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bison were led by fifth-year head coach Larry Scott , and played home games at William H. Greene Stadium in Washington, D.C. .