Traditions

Founders' Walk

A pathway leading to Howard Hall, one of the oldest buildings on the campus and home to the National Alumni Center, with the names of alumni and individuals who have played significant roles in the University's history engraved in the bricks it is paved with.

The yard

Students are reminded every day of all the great leaders and individuals who have walked this same yard by the names and initials carved into trees and bricks.

Resfest

Every year, all the residence halls send representatives to Burr Gym to participate in coed volleyball, swimming, and basketball tournaments. The tournaments are a good event for everyone involved—both participants and spectators—and they give people the chance to get involved in activities other than schoolwork.

Howard Players

The Players have been a prominent part of the Department of Theatre Arts since 1919. When they were first established, they specialized in the production of plays on Negro life written by students and others, and they have continued the legacy of showcasing the extraordinary writing talents of students in the department; producing such theater giants as Ossie Davis and Debbie Allen.

Fine Arts Walk of Fame

In recognition of the role that fine arts play in society, the Fine Arts Walk of Fame features bronze stars, each with an outstanding alumnus' name along with a circle showing what area of the fine arts they excelled in. It's a great way to officially recognize and retain the memory of alumni who have made great contributions in their field for students who come after them.

Bison Ball

The Bison Ball is a yearly event hosted by the Howard University Student Association for the purpose of honoring the accomplishments of individual students and student organizations on campus. It's a really big event, and even people who aren't getting awards flock to it.

Spring Black arts Festival

Organized by the Undergraduate Student Assembly, this yearly, week-long event features movies, dance, poetry, a fashion show, and other celebrations of the arts. There's a different theme every year, and it's an exciting event to be a part of.