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Campus Alert
UDC Facilities Update — Tuesday, Nov. 3

Buildings 32 and 42 are expected to remain closed through Nov. 10. This date is our current estimate and is subject to change pending ongoing evaluations and the safe restoration of the affected electrical systems.

The continued closure of Buildings 32 and 42 will affect School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) operations as well as the operations of the Art, Digital Media and Chemistry programs. This includes in-person instruction and certain campus activities housed within those facilities. Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) will remain in effect for impacted courses.

Visit the Campus Alerts page for more information. 

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Office of University Research

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The University of the District of Columbia, a Historically Black College and University and the only urban land grant institution in the nation, implements comprehensive, research-oriented initiatives. UDC is the only public university in Washington, D.C., with a legacy of extraordinary, innovative, and diverse research initiatives. These initiatives are conducted through centers, institutes and programs in the fields of sciences, social sciences, engineering, humanities and agriculture.

Research at UDC

Office of Sponsored Programs

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is the centralized unit coordinating research and sponsored program activities for UDC campuses.

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Institutional Review Board

The Institutional Review Board’s (IRB’s) mission is to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of UDC.  

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Our Leadership

Research at UDC is guided by a dual-tiered research governance structure comprising an Internal Research Council and an External Research Advisory Panel. Lewis Elgin Johnson, Ph.D., serves as UDC's Chief Research Officer and Senior Vice President of University Research.

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Research Week 2026

Where Innovation and Discovery Take Center Stage!

Research Week 2026 was held April 6–10.

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