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Emergency Alert
UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Bernard M. Grayson, Jr.

Alumni Representative—Board of Trustees

Bernard M. Grayson Jr.

Bernard GraysonBernard M. Grayson Jr. is a lifelong Washingtonian, distinguished public servant and dedicated community leader.

He currently serves as an alumni member of the Board of Trustees at the University of the District of Columbia, where he was elected in 2025. In this role, he brings a strong alumni voice and forward-thinking leadership to the university’s governance and strategic direction.

Grayson also serves as national president of the UDC National Alumni Society, advancing alumni engagement, expanding student support initiatives and increasing the university’s visibility and impact within the community.

A proud four-time graduate of UDC, Grayson holds two Associate of Applied Science degrees (2003, 2004) and two Bachelor of Business Administration degrees (2005, 2012). He also earned dual master’s degrees in procurement and acquisitions management from Webster University in St. Louis.

His commitment to service began early through AmeriCorps VISTA (1997–2000), where he served as a community liaison at Anacostia Senior High School and developed mentorship and civic engagement programs that impacted more than 1,000 youth annually.

While at UDC, Grayson was a standout student leader, serving as:

  • President, Undergraduate Student Government Association
  • Vice president, Business Management Association
  • Secretary, American Humanics Student Association
  • Senior class treasurer (twice elected)

Professionally, Grayson has held acquisition and procurement leadership roles with several federal government agencies and the District of Columbia government. His career reflects a deep commitment to ethical stewardship, strategic sourcing and efficient government service.

Grayson is a proud advocate of education, equity and legacy-building. His ongoing roles as UDC trustee and national alumni president embody his lifelong dedication to uplifting communities and advancing the mission of the University of the District of Columbia.

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