Students know that the cost of enrollment in UDC involves more than just tuition. Every year, UDC charges a variety of additional fees, including the Student Activity Fee. The purpose of the Student Activity Fee is to fund student activities, and to create the budget for the student government.… 4 Comments

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Community Outreach and Extension Services (COES) of the University of the District of Columbia is working diligently as a part of the only totally urban land grant institution in the nation. Being an urban land grant institution means that UDC is legislatively required to teach and train, conduct relevant research, and extend beneficial information to District residents and the University receives funding by USDA.… More

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Perhaps the most controversial Student representative to the Board of Trustees election in UDC's history ended after an unprecedented second election found Dale Lyons victorious. Traditionally, the Student Board representative for an academic year is selected during the University Student Government elections.… More

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Like most UDC students, India Henderson is a working adult. Both a junior and Biology major, her schedule can be hectic. However, India has another duty that makes her unique to many young women her age. Endowed with not only brains and beauty, the twenty-one year old also has heart-for her community.… 3 Comments

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Are you happy? Is your glass half full or half empty? These were some questions pondered by those who attended the Finding Your Happiness Quotient (HQ) program. The Sixth Annual Fall Symposium was held on October 28th, 2008 at 2pm by the Psychology Students for Social Responsibility (PsySSR) here at the University of the District of Columbia.… 1 Comment

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Shouting out to the crowded auditorium, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson told students, "If you want to be excellent, you've got to pay for it. Turn the TV off, turn the iPod down.. Put it down! Study. Engage. Listen to the greatness of the people who produced you.… 1 Comment

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Tavis Smiley, famed activist, author, and television and radio host brought his annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Talented Tenth Tour presented by the Navy to the University of the District of Columbia. UDC was the third stop of his five city tour with his appearance consisting of a lecture as well as a question and answer session with audience members.… More

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Many of you wonder what the purpose of our student government is. The job of the Undergraduate Student Government Association is to represent the student body. In various situations, your USGA will be your link to the university administration. During the last months, the executive council has been working tirelessly on different tasks including planning and organizing Freshman Orientation, a Freshman Week that took place in the month of September and that featured activities including panel discussions, a nighttime cruise, karaoke, and a movie screening.… More

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