2026 News Archives

September

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics Research

University of the District of Columbia Secures $9.9 Million Federal Grant to Expand Research Capacity

Rachel Perrone September 16, 2026

Academics Community College People

Andrea Doctor is Putting R.E.A.L. Thought Into Preparing New Nurses for Practice

Rachel Perrone September 15, 2026

People Academics Alumni College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) Campus Life and Community

He Helped UDC Students Reach Graduation. Then It Was His Turn.

Lisa Clayton Robinson September 11, 2026

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Research

NSF Awards UDC Nearly $5 Million to Advance Nanotechnology Research and Education

Rachel Perrone September 11, 2026

People Academics University Leadership

A New Gateway to the University of the District of Columbia: Fatma Elshobokshy on the Future of Online Education

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen September 11, 2026

School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) Academics

UDC Capital Cup Connects Young Innovators From 30 Countries Through Entrepreneurship

Lisa Clayton Robinson September 8, 2026

Academics School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research

Nearly $1 Million Investment Elevates Engineering Research and Training at UDC

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen September 4, 2026

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

Master of Social Work Program Launched at UDC to Address District Workforce Needs

Rachel Perrone September 2, 2026

Academics Community College

UDC Opens New Nursing Simulation Center to Prepare the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals

Lisa Clayton Robinson September 2, 2026

August

University Leadership Academics People Research

Lewis Johnson Joins UDC as Chief Research Officer

Rachel Perrone August 28, 2026

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

“Trilogy” Returns, Putting UDC Student Journalists in the Newsroom

Lisa Clayton Robinson August 27, 2026

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

Student K’Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium

Lisa Clayton Robinson August 25, 2026

People UDC175 University Leadership

UDC at 175: A Conversation with Chief Operating Officer David Franklin

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen August 13, 2026

People University Leadership Campus Life and Community Partnerships and Workforce

Beyond the Purchase: How Strategic Procurement Can Strengthen UDC and the District

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen August 13, 2026

Campus Life and Community College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) Community College Academics

Firebird Mariposa Wellness Garden Creates Space for Reflection, Learning and Community at UDC

Lisa Clayton Robinson August 10, 2026

Academics People School of Education and Learning Sciences (SELS) University Leadership

Head of UDC School of Education Selected for National Fellowship for Educator Preparation Leaders

Rachel Perrone August 3, 2026

People University Leadership

President Maurice D. Edington Marks Three Years of Leadership at the University of the District of Columbia

August 3, 2026

July

Academics UDC175 Arts and Culture

Enduring Legacy of Miner Teachers College Educator Jane Ellen McAllister Lives on in Smithsonian Screening

Lisa Clayton Robinson July 29, 2026

People Alumni University Leadership

Alumnus Marc Battle Appointed to UDC Board of Trustees

Rachel Perrone July 27, 2026

Academics University Leadership

UDC Extends Fall 2026 Undergraduate Application Deadline Through Aug. 7

July 27, 2026

People UDC175 Campus Life and Community

University of the District of Columbia at 175: A Conversation with Vice President of Human Resources Shawn Celio

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen July 27, 2026

Arts and Culture People Athletics

DC Council Honors UDC’s Bessie Stockard With Ceremonial Resolution

Lisa Clayton Robinson July 21, 2026

Academics People University Leadership

University of the District of Columbia Appoints Nakia Pugh as University Registrar

July 21, 2026

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

Summer Session: Beyond the Classroom with Elizabeth Gearin

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen July 21, 2026

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

What Do Carrots Have to Do With Quantum Computing?

Rachel Perrone July 14, 2026

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

Research, Design and Purpose Earn UDC Graduate National Architecture Award

Lisa Clayton Robinson July 13, 2026

Alumni

Alumna Betty Spriggs Entzminger Crowned Ms. Senior DC 2026

Rachel Perrone July 3, 2026

June

UDC175 University Leadership People

UDC175: A Conversation with Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Richard L. Lucas

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen June 29, 2026

David A. Clarke School of Law University Leadership People Academics

University of the District of Columbia Appoints Angela Gilmore Dean of David A. Clarke School of Law

June 24, 2026

People School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) Academics

Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen June 23, 2026

Career Development Campus Life and Community Learning Resources

More Than 1,000 Firebirds Discover Their Strengths Through Gallup HEROES Initiative at UDC

Rachel Perrone June 22, 2026

Campus Life and Community UDC175 People

A Legacy of Leadership: Women at UDC

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen June 18, 2026

Campus Life and Community UDC175 Arts and Culture

Education as Freedom: Celebrating Juneteenth at UDC

Lisa Clayton Robinson June 17, 2026

People School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Academics

Summer Session: Beyond the Classroom with Hossain Azam

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen June 12, 2026

People Research David A. Clarke School of Law Academics

New Report Co-Authored by UDC Law Professor Examines Whether AI Can Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Rachel Perrone June 11, 2026

Campus Life and Community People University Leadership

UDC Honors Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton for Her Transformational Leadership and Advocacy

Rachel Perrone June 8, 2026

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

Summer Session: Beyond the Classroom with Davide Prete

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen June 5, 2026

May

People Academics UDC175 University Leadership

University of the District of Columbia at 175: A Conversation with Interim Law Dean Angela Gilmore

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 22, 2026

Events University Leadership Academics Campus Life and Community People

University of the District of Columbia Recognizes Faculty Achievement and Service

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 20, 2026

Partnerships and Workforce Arts and Culture

Anacostia High School Students Chronicle Nature and Community in New Book, 'From Anacostia with Love'

Rachel Perrone May 19, 2026

Commencement People University Leadership President Academics

Graduates Step Into Their Next Chapter During 49th Commencement Ceremony

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 11, 2026

Academics Events Commencement People

We’ve Always Been Partners in Everything: The Chestnuts’ Lifelong Commitment to Community, Family and the Environment

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 10, 2026

Partnerships and Workforce Commencement People

“Our City Needs Their Talent”: Mayor Bowser on UDC Graduates and Washington’s Future

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 9, 2026

Academics People Commencement

The Roads to Commencement: Students Reflect on the Journeys That Led Them Here

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 9, 2026

Commencement People College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) University Leadership Community College David A. Clarke School of Law Campus Life and Community College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) Academics

Mayor Bowser, Dennis and Zandra Chestnut Celebrated During Honorands Reception

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen May 9, 2026

April

David A. Clarke School of Law Academics People University Leadership

University of the District of Columbia Law Professor’s Research Helps Shape Maryland Tax Reform Law Signed by Governor

Rachel Perrone April 30, 2026

People UDC175 Academics University Leadership

University of the District of Columbia at 175: A Conversation with Chief Academic Officer April Massey

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen April 15, 2026

President Community College Partnerships and Workforce Academics

AvDyne AeroServices and the University of the District of Columbia Launch Partnership to Strengthen Aviation Technician Pipeline

Rachel Perrone April 8, 2026

March

People President Partnerships and Workforce Campus Life and Community UDC175 University Leadership Events

Historic Gala Marks 175th Anniversary, Surpasses Attendance and Fundraising Goals

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen March 2, 2026

February

People UDC175 University Leadership Campus Life and Community Academics College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)

January

UDC175 Campus Life and Community University Leadership

University of the District of Columbia Launches 175th Anniversary Celebration Year

Rachel Perrone January 27, 2026

Academics UDC175 School of Education and Learning Sciences (SELS)

From 1851 to Now: University of the District of Columbia Comes Full Circle with Launch of School of Education and Learning Sciences

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen January 21, 2026