University of the District of Columbia News

I've written before about the unequal geographical distribution of D.C. Public Schools' planned school closures, with wards 5 and 7 bearing the brunt.

Dusty Hernandez-Harrison is all set to fight his 15th professional fight at the age of 18 this Saturday, May 18, at the University of The District of Columbia, . Hernandez will be the main event, but the card will feature two of the brightest stars in the DMV area in Michael Reed and Jerry Odom.

Former president Bill Clinton advised Howard University graduates on Saturday to choose a profession they love, help others and persevere when life doesn't go their way.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, a longtime supporter of Planned Parenthood who once dined with late-term abortionist George Tiller in the Kansas mansion while governor of the state, said on Tuesday "keeping children safe" is society's "most fundamental task." "You know we say this often, but I think it bears repeating that we ... (more)

Most recently brunette, the 20-year-old unveiled newly blonde hair in a shoulder length sleek style as she received an award for her work in support of children with mental health issues.

The schools - 28 percent public and 72 percent private - include the University of Maryland, the University of Florida, the University of Arizona, the University of Michigan at Dearborn, St.

Events DC has selected Goodwill of Greater Washington to lead an effort to train, recruit and screen D.C. residents for as many as 600 jobs at the Washington Marriott Marquis convention center hotel slated to open in 2014.

While many aspiring and new African-American business owners have the passion and drive to get their company off the ground, there are overwhelming challenges that come to play once funding-time hits.

As Filmfest DC wraps up its 27th year today with the closing night film, English Vinglish , the curtain may be dropping on the annual event for the final time.

Remember the name of Dusty Hernandez-Harrison. He is an 18 year old welterweight boxer from Washington, DC with a 14-0 record and a ton of poise to boot.