CAMPUS UGSA Re-Implements “First Fridays” with Pop-Up Event The revived tradition brings students together through music, networking and collaboration with pre-professional organizations. Stephanie Collins-StewartJanuary 26, 2026
CAMPUS College Hall South Experiences Gas Leak A dangerous gas leak in Howard University's College Hall South dormitory forced students to evacuate. Kisa DupeJanuary 26, 2026
SPORTS The Oldest HBCU Conference Adds Varsity Flag Football To Its Offerings The NCAA adds women’s flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program, and the CIAA takes full advantage. Tanbrance BerryJanuary 26, 2026
CAMPUS Howard Architecture Students’ Work Displayed in New York Art Exhibit Students took a day trip to the city to see their work in a gallery and network with professional architects. Sydney Goitia-DoranJanuary 26, 2026
CAMPUS Students Lead Months-Long Preparation for Alternative Spring Break The student-run Alternative Spring Break program takes nearly a year to plan service sites and team development. Michkael McKenzieJanuary 26, 2026
SPORTS Azeez Al-Shaair Fined By NFL For “Stop the Genocide” Eye Black Message The NFL’s precautionary actions against Al-Shaair have sparked conversation among sports fans regarding Black athletes’ freedom of speech and expression. Beverly RobertsonJanuary 26, 2026
MULTIMEDIA The People Who Contributed to Howard University’s Legacy of Excellence in 2025 Weekly roundups of the latest news and campus buzz, courtesy of Howard University’s collegiate newspaper, The Hilltop. Zion WilliamsJanuary 22, 2026