Welcome to UDC Forward!
We are excited to launch UDC Forward, our first official University newsletter, brought to you bi-weekly by the Office of Marketing and Communications. The purpose is to keep you informed of recent UDC news while showcasing exciting stories related to the University, students, faculty and alumni. So, keep an eye on your inbox and don’t hesitate to send us your feedback and story ideas.
Issue 50 – Celebrating Community College Month, Plus Looking Ahead to Commencement
Euphemia Lofton Haynes, First Black Woman to Earn Ph.D. in Math, Elevated D.C. Academic Community Paving the way for future students and education leaders, UDC alum Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African [...]
Professor Harmon Martin Supports Political Science Students with 'Opportunity Fund' While delivering her retirement speech in May 2023, UDC Professor of Political Science Shiela Harmon Martin, Ph.D., turned to a favorite [...]
Commencement 2024
MSNBC President Rashida Jones to Deliver Commencement Keynote
UDC will hold its 47th annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in-person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The keynote address will be given by Rashida Jones, President of MSNBC.
President Edington Inducted Into Business Honor Society
Earlier this month, Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international business honor society founded in 1913. The honor society is exclusively for AACSB-accredited schools, an achievement bestowed on fewer than 6 percent of the world’s business school programs—including the UDC School of Business and Public Administration.
Last Chance to Provide Feedback on UDC’s New Strategic Plan
Share your thoughts on the university’s new five-year strategic plan, Delivering on the Promise, by April 22. The strategic plan was approved by the UDC Board of Trustees in February and will be implemented at the conclusion of the public notice period. The UDC community can email feedback to udcstrategicplanning@udc.edu.
CBS Sports Anchor Brown Shares Insights With Digital Media Students
Emmy-winning CBS News Sports Anchor James Brown stopped by UDC March 19 to share highlights from his professional journey with UDC digital media students. “I didn’t have the news production skills that you all are getting here at UDC,” Brown said. “You’re much further ahead than I was.”
CAS Reads Big Shines Light on Art World
UDC Trustee Ken Grossinger was in the spotlight at CAS Reads Big on March 27 for his book Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together, an event led by Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights President and CEO Maya Wiley.
UDC, DOEE Continue Work on Nurturing Residents, Environment
The D.C. Department of Energy and Environment—led by Director Richard Jackson—visited the UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus on March 25 to further advance UDC’s partnership with the District, rooted in our shared goals of serving D.C. residents and nurturing our environment.
WDLL Career Expo Brings Together Community for Networking, Wellness
UDC Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning hosted a career and community expo at our Congress Heights Campus April 17, featuring job and networking opportunities, wellness screenings and healthy food demos for members of our D.C. community.
UDC Community Shows Up Big for National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Firebirds—including members of our Royal Court and Greek organizations—represented UDC with pride April 13 at D.C.’s annual Cherry Blossom Parade. “Who put the U in D.C.? U-D-C!”
UDC Van Ness Campus Farmers Market Returns for the Season
The UDC Van Ness Campus Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the Student Center. This community staple offers produce, baked goods and other farm fresh products from growers throughout the region. This initiative, brought to you by the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences, or CAUSES, and the National Latino Farmers & Ranchers Trade Association, runs Saturdays through November 16.