2022 News Archives

December

Events Arts and Culture

UDC Music Directors Grateful for Special Seasonal Event

December 19, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community

Students: Complete the UDC On-Campus Housing Survey for a Chance To Win Prizes

December 19, 2022

University Leadership Campus Life and Community Events

The 12 Days of Holidays… at UDC!

December 19, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academics People

Political Science Student Awarded Prestigious Charles B. Rangel Fellowship

December 19, 2022

Events Arts and Culture

Annual Concert Helps Usher In the Holidays

December 19, 2022

Alumni People

Director of Alumni Affairs Takes Pride in Being a Lifelong Firebird

December 7, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events University Leadership

Major Campus Projects Under Construction to Improve Infrastructure and Student Life

December 7, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academics Research Events

Professor Chosen for American Society of Criminology Conference Panel

December 7, 2022

Research Academics College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Psychology Students Expand Their Research Training at University of California-Riverside

December 7, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community

World AIDS Day: Putting Ourselves to the Test

December 7, 2022

People Academics

UDC Student Published in Smithsonian Magazine

December 7, 2022

University Leadership Research School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

UDC Faculty and Staff Members Win Women of Color STEM Awards

December 7, 2022

Academics Partnerships and Workforce Events Career Development

Students Chosen for Career Opportunities at TMCF Leadership Institute Conference

December 7, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

November

Athletics

Award-Winning Student-Athlete is Impactful On and Off the Court

November 21, 2022

University Leadership Campus Life and Community

CDIMA Founding Director Honored at HBCU Truth Ball and Awards Reception

November 21, 2022

University Leadership Events

City Administrator Visits Bertie Backus Campus

November 21, 2022

Events Career Development Academics Partnerships and Workforce

Deputy Secretary of State Motivates Students for Careers in the State Department

November 21, 2022

Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Partnerships and Workforce

Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Student Honored

November 21, 2022

School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) Events Research Academics

School of Business and Public Administration Students Present Research at International Conference

November 21, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

First In-Person Homecoming Since COVID-19 is Huge Success

November 21, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

Thanksgiving Wishes to the UDC Community

November 21, 2022

Athletics Events People

UDC Athletics Welcomes New Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

November 21, 2022

Events Partnerships and Workforce Campus Life and Community Community College

UDC Offers Anacostia High School Students a Glimpse of College Life

November 21, 2022

Partnerships and Workforce Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

Workforce Development Offers Healthcare Technology Training at No Cost

November 21, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

Karl Racine Moderates Post-Screening Panel on Justice Reform at UDC

November 21, 2022

Events Military and Veterans Affairs Campus Life and Community

Adapt and Overcome: UDC Honors Veterans Day With Rousing Speech From Army Captain

November 10, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Events Arts and Culture

UDC Art Program Presents ‘Identity,’ its 11th Annual Student Photography Exhibition

November 9, 2022

Career Development Partnerships and Workforce Academics Community College

UDC Sponsors Skills Training Conference for Anacostia High School Students

November 9, 2022

Events Athletics

Women’s Cross-Country Team Wraps up Fall Season With Seasonal Best Performance

November 9, 2022

University Leadership Events

President Mason Shares Experience and Expertise in TEDCO Talks

November 9, 2022

Community College Campus Life and Community Events Research

Chesapeake Watershed Forum Visit Is a Success for Anacostia Students

November 9, 2022

Alumni University Leadership People

Alumni Leaders Passionate About Helping Others Succeed at UDC

November 9, 2022

Athletics People

Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete Wins Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time

November 9, 2022

October

Career Development Academics Partnerships and Workforce

Amazon Selects UDC for Career Choice Program

October 25, 2022

Career Development Campus Life and Community Events

CPCD Event Recognizes Student Diplomats Determined To Build Bridges

October 24, 2022

Research Academics Career Development

Professors Chosen To Participate in the Keystroke Program

October 24, 2022

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics Research

NSF Awards $1M to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for Climate Change Education and Research

October 24, 2022

Athletics Events

Men’s Soccer Seniors Celebrated at Segra Field

October 24, 2022

Learning Resources University Leadership

UDC Counseling and Wellness Center Director Elected to AUCCCD

October 24, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

CDIMA Participates in #HBCUOutLoudDay To Recognize LGBTQ+ Experiences

October 24, 2022

University Leadership Academics School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA)

Business Management Professor Wins Transform Mid-Atlantic Award

October 24, 2022

Academics College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Political Science Professor Tackles African American and Women’s Studies

October 24, 2022

Campus Life and Community University Leadership Events

Andrew Goodman Ambassador Leads Charge for Early Voting at UDC

October 24, 2022

Career Development Academics People

Afghan Student Participates in Georgetown’s Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute as Part of Her Goal To Support Immigrants

October 24, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community

October Is a Time for Reflection

October 12, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academics Research

UDC’s Chemistry Program Offers Students Cutting-Edge Research Opportunities

October 11, 2022

Academics Events Research School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

SEAS Students Receive Standing Ovation at 2022 AMIE Conference

October 11, 2022

Academics People Alumni

Honduras Immigrant Finds Success and Humanitarian Purpose at UDC

October 11, 2022

Research Academics College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Events

Chemistry Students Attend NOBCChE Conference, UDC Receives New Charter for Student Chapter

October 11, 2022

Events Academics College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) Research

CAUSES Doctoral Student and Candidates Represent at UFSS Conference

October 11, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community

Breast Cancer Awareness Month—Join Us To Learn More

October 11, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Arts and Culture Academics

Art Professor Reaches Beyond the Classroom To Transform Spaces Around the World

October 11, 2022

September

People University Leadership

UDC Cable Television General Manager and Executive Producer Receives Distinguished Gold Circle Award

September 27, 2022

Events Athletics

Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Now Accepting Applications for Nominees

September 27, 2022

University Leadership College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) People

Associate Dean of CAUSES Attends Roundtable Hosted by White House Council on Environmental Quality

September 27, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events Partnerships and Workforce Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

UDC Maintains Commitment to Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

September 23, 2022

Academics Community College Partnerships and Workforce Career Development

UDC Community College’s Aerospace Technology Program Offers Unique Opportunities for Graduates

September 23, 2022

Academics Campus Life and Community Career Development

REAL Deal Summer Bridge Program Eases Transition From High School to College, Increases Post-Secondary Success for First-Year Students

September 23, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

LatinX Student Association To Highlight UDC’s Hispanic and Latinx Community

September 23, 2022

People Alumni Events University Leadership

Fireside Chat With UDC President Sponsored by Alums Offers Insight and Reflection

September 23, 2022

Convocation Events University Leadership Campus Life and Community

Fall Convocation Highlights University’s Past and Present

September 23, 2022

Academics University Leadership

Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Awarded $10,000

September 23, 2022

Career Development Academics Partnerships and Workforce

Annual Leadership Institute Prepares HBCU Students To Compete in Today’s Competitive Global Workforce

September 23, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Research Partnerships and Workforce

Political Science Professor Receives HumanitiesDC Grant for UDC-DACOR Partnership

September 14, 2022

Academics

UDC Ranks #17 in U.S. News & World Report Best HBCUs—Rising 13 Places From Last Year

September 13, 2022

Research College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academics

U.S. Department of State and Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Select UDC Professor To Share Her Expertise in Namibia

September 12, 2022

Partnerships and Workforce School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics Community College

UDC Partners With Anacostia High School for Early College Program and STEM Opportunities

September 12, 2022

Academics Events Campus Life and Community School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA)

SBPA Students Experience Life-Changing Trip to United Kingdom in First-Ever Study Abroad Course

September 12, 2022

Campus Life and Community Community College Partnerships and Workforce

A Legacy of Nursing Education: UDC Provides Decades of Quality Healthcare Workers to the DMV

September 12, 2022

August

Career Development Campus Life and Community Academics

Student Ambassadors Ready To Guide, Direct and Inform Prospective Students

August 31, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community People

Royal Court Ready to Take on Their Regal Responsibilities

August 31, 2022

Academics Events University Leadership

Newly Elected 2022-2023 Student Leaders and Representatives Look Forward to Successful Year

August 30, 2022

Athletics

Women’s Tennis Team Player Selected As East Coast Conference Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

August 29, 2022

Career Development Campus Life and Community Partnerships and Workforce Events

Anacostia High School Students Earn Hands-On STEM Skills Through DAWN’s Early College Summer Internship Program

August 24, 2022

Events People University Leadership

Student Board of Trustee Member Hopes To Make UDC an ‘Even More Dynamic Institution’

August 24, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community Athletics

From New York to Egypt, UDC Welcomes Its New Diverse Student-Athletes

August 24, 2022

University Leadership Events Academics

2022 Fall Academic Forum: ‘Taking Stock and Moving Forward’

August 16, 2022

University Leadership David A. Clarke School of Law Partnerships and Workforce

UDC Law Partners with SuitShop to Welcome Incoming Class, Fund Scholarships

August 15, 2022

People Campus Life and Community Alumni

Nursing Alumna Serves as President of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center

August 15, 2022

Campus Life and Community Partnerships and Workforce Events Career Development Community College

UDC Celebrates Anacostia High School Students in the Pilot Summer Internship Program

August 15, 2022

People College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Campus Life and Community Events

What are you Reading this Summer?

August 15, 2022

Research Alumni Events People

Alumnus Presents Thesis to Top Researchers From Academia, Government Laboratories and Industry at International Conference

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen August 1, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community Partnerships and Workforce

Future Firebirds from Genesys Works tour the Campus

August 1, 2022

Alumni People Community College Academics

Mortuary Science Program Honors one of its Beloved Professors; Students Remain Among best Prepared in the Nation

August 1, 2022

Arts and Culture People Events

Remembering South African President Nelson Mandela

August 1, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Events Campus Life and Community

What are you Reading this Summer? UDC Community Shares its Leisurely Activities

August 1, 2022

July

University Leadership

Ronald Mason Jr. to Step Down as UDC President in 2023

July 21, 2022

Career Development Partnerships and Workforce Academics

Summer Internships Bridge the Gap Between the Classroom and Workforce

July 19, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Arts and Culture People

Trailblazing Music Professor Receives Stecher & Horowitz Power of Innovation Award and Continues To Pioneer for Greater Diversity in the Arts

July 19, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events Community College University Leadership

From New Orleans to Washington: Son of a Saint Mentees find Inspiration at UDC

July 16, 2022

Alumni Career Development People

Alumnus Strikes Gold at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards and Advises Students To ‘Chase Your Purpose’

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen July 6, 2022

University Leadership College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) People

Assistant Professor of Social Work Appointed to Council

July 6, 2022

University Leadership

UDC wins 2022 Catalyst Award

July 6, 2022

Community College Alumni Campus Life and Community People

Alumna Soars From Addiction To Achieve Four College Degrees and Credits UDC With Her Success

July 5, 2022

Campus Life and Community Athletics

Rocket League, VALORANT, Overwatch and League of Legends – Get Ready for Esports

July 5, 2022

June

People University Leadership

In Memoriam: Reginald M. Felton, Former UDC Board of Trustees Member

June 21, 2024

College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) University Leadership

Chief Academic Officer Announces Appointment of Sharon Beasley, Ph.D., as UDC’s Director of Nursing Education

June 28, 2022

Academics School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

Students Selected As 2022 CRIT Scholars by the American Institute of Architecture Students

June 21, 2022

Learning Resources Campus Life and Community People

Celebrating Juneteenth, a Time To Reflect and Rejoice

June 7, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community

Raising the Banner for LGBTQ+ Rights at UDC

June 7, 2022

Academics Career Development Partnerships and Workforce

UDC Partners With the FBI for Employment Opportunities for Graduates

June 7, 2022

May

People Events Academics

2022 Faculty Excellence Awards Recognize Educators’ Brilliance and Leadership

May 18, 2024

Academics Events Campus Life and Community

2022 Summer Camps and Enrichment Programs Include Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Cooking, Sports and More

May 24, 2022

Academics Campus Life and Community Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

Addressing Food Deserts and Teaching Others Are Among the Goals of UDC-Certified Master Gardener

May 24, 2022

Partnerships and Workforce School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research

UDC Receives 400,000 Dollars for Research and Study To Improve the Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

May 24, 2022

Events People Community College Academics

Spotlight on 2022 Graduates

May 19, 2022

People Campus Life and Community Events

Benjamin L. Crump Receives Honorary Degree and Encourages Students To Share Their Knowledge With Those Less Fortunate

May 18, 2022

Events Academics People

Several Memorable Stories Make Up This Year’s Commencement

May 18, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events Academics

‘This Is Your Moment.’ 2022 Graduates Participate in the First In-Person Ceremony Since the Pandemic

May 18, 2022

Academics People School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) Alumni

Poet and Activist To Lead Discussion on the Rich Legacy of D.C.’s Black-Owned and Independent Bookstores

May 11, 2022

Campus Life and Community Events

Mr. and Miss UDC Ready To Take On the World

May 11, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community Academics

Spotlight on Future Leaders: A Look at Some of UDC’s Spring 2022 Graduates

May 11, 2022

Events Campus Life and Community Arts and Culture

Around the World Embassy Tour: Libya, the Gambia, Eritrea and Uganda—All in One Place

May 11, 2022

Athletics Events

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Team Concludes Season With Great Performances at the East Coast Conference Outdoor Championships

May 11, 2022

People Arts and Culture Events College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Poet and Activist To Lead Discussion on the Rich Legacy of D.C.’s Black-Owned and Independent Bookstores

May 4, 2022

School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) People University Leadership

A Seat at the Table: UDC Professor Brings Social Work Issues to the White House Office of Public Engagement

May 3, 2022

Events Partnerships and Workforce School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics

On Cloud Nine: Students Learn Networking and Training Opportunities Through Microsoft Azure Tech Talks Series

May 3, 2022

Events Partnerships and Workforce Academics

Students Break Down Barriers As They Prepare for Foreign Service Through DACOR Mentor Partnership

May 3, 2022

April

Partnerships and Workforce Academics

DC Residents Can Receive Up To $8,000 In Scholarships Through the DC Futures Program at the University of the District of Columbia

April 8, 2023

Partnerships and Workforce Campus Life and Community Community College

Economics of Personal Finance: Community College Students Learn Financial Literacy With $1.2 Million Support From Guardian Life

April 27, 2022

David A. Clarke School of Law People Alumni Partnerships and Workforce

‘First of All, Servants of All’: Law School Alumnus and Zealous Legal Advocate Leads Rhode Island Black Business Association

April 27, 2022

Events People College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Arts and Culture

Seen on Campus: Saxophonist Bruce Williams Plays at JazzAlive’s Tribute to Howard “Kingfish” Franklin Jr.

April 27, 2022

Events College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Campus Life and Community Arts and Culture

Students Experience Real-World Competitive Art Show With ‘Art Mandate’

April 27, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Research University Leadership

Dr. Lara A. Thompson Is the First Principal Investigator Faculty Member of an HBCU To Receive the NSF’s Prestigious Alan T. Waterman Award

April 21, 2022

Events Community College Research Partnerships and Workforce College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)

Nourishing America Tour: UDC Hosts More Than 35 Experts To Tackle Food Equity and Sustainability Challenge

April 21, 2022

Research Partnerships and Workforce Events School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

Adversarial Attacks and Deepfakes: How the Computer Science Program Is Engaging Students in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Research

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen April 19, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Arts and Culture Alumni People

Bridging Hip-Hop and Classical Training: Alumnus Shares His Violin Skills With the World

April 19, 2022

People Campus Life and Community Alumni Community College

Alumnus Gives Back to His School and Community With Gifts From the Ellen Show

April 12, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) Events Academics School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)

Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity on Full Display During UDC Research Week 2022

April 12, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Campus Life and Community Research Events

Scholars Vie to Return Next Year as They Finish Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

April 12, 2022

People Athletics

The ‘Father of Black Basketball’ Transformed a White-Dominated Sport

April 12, 2022

Partnerships and Workforce Research College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) Events

Water Infrastructure and Climate Change Among Topics As Experts Weigh In on Recent Innovations

April 12, 2022

People College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Arts and Culture

Author Takes a Critical Look at the History of Race and Education and How Black Students Have Been Denied Fair Treatment

April 12, 2022

Research University Leadership President's Speeches

Vice President for Research Shares Expertise with DOD to Support Technological Advancement

April 6, 2022

Partnerships and Workforce Academics Community College

UDC Announces New Urban Waters Ambassador and Community to Career C2 Academy Director

April 6, 2022

Community College Academics Partnerships and Workforce

UDC Celebrates New Anacostia Urban Waters Federal Partnership Ambassador and Kingman Rangers Launch

April 6, 2022

Alumni People

Alumnus Heads Security for 21 Smithsonian Museums

April 5, 2022

Academics College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Research

Chemistry Students Awarded at Annual NOBCChE’s Collaborative Research Conference

April 5, 2022

Academics Campus Life and Community Events

Scholars Vie for $75,000 Top Prize in Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Quarter-Finals

April 5, 2022

Events School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics

SEAS Students Take First Place Honors in the AMIE Design Challenge

April 5, 2022

Academics Career Development

UDC Student Selected As 2022 Scholar in Innovators of Progress’ Pre-Accelerator Program

April 5, 2022

Academics College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Arts and Culture

UDC CAS Reads Big Lecture Series: Adam Harris, Author of “The State Must Provide,” Discusses book and Racial Inequality in Higher Education

April 4, 2022

March

Academics School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research

UDC David A. Clarke Law School Ranked No. 5 for Clinical Law Training in 2023 U.S. News & World Report Graduate School Rankings

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen March 30, 2022

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Research Academics

February

University Leadership Founders' Day Events Campus Life and Community

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Delivers Keynote at UDC’S Founders’ Day 2022 Ceremony

February 23, 2022

Events Athletics Alumni Partnerships and Workforce Community College

UDC Receives Leadership Gift of $200,000 Donation From the Leonsis Foundation, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Washington Wizards for Edwin Bancroft Henderson Memorial Fund

February 23, 2022

January

David A. Clarke School of Law Campus Life and Community People

David A. Clarke Law Students Help Afghan Evacuees Through Immigration and Human Rights Clinic

January 11, 2022