UDC Alumni

Standing at the shoreline, Md. Mazharul Islam reflects a journey defined by perseverance, purpose and growth.

After spending eight years in the engineering field, Islam returned to graduate school at UDC balancing academics, family and life in a new environment. Along the way, he endured personal loss, dedicating his achievement to his late father, whose memory continues to inspire him.

Supported by faculty, mentors and peers, Islam earned his second master’s degree in civil engineering and has since accepted a position with Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

His story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when opportunity meets resilience.

Read more:
🔗 https://www.udc.edu/news/2025/12/from-opportunity-to-achievement-md-mazharul-islams-graduate-story?image

Tickets are on sale now for The Legacy Gala!
Join the University of the District of Columbia as we honor 175 Years of Learning and Legacy, celebrating our past, present and future.
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are available until January 16 secure your tickets today before prices increase.
🔗 Purchase tickets here:
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c2fd4ddf-5899-49e9-a75c-4b7b9c243b04&e…

Celebrate the University of the District of Columbia’s 175 Years of Learning and Legacy! Join us on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at the Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown for the Legacy Gala to honor our rich history and bold future. This event will benefit our annual scholarship fund — ticket information coming soon. For sponsorship information, contact [email protected].

🐦‍🔥The Firebirds in the playoffs!🐦‍🔥

The men's soccer team has officially clinched their spot in the ECC playoffs! Tomorrow they play the last game of the regular season vs. Molloy University at home — if they win, they'll start their championship run right here on Wednesday.

Come out and support your team! Tickets are free for all UDC students, faculty and staff.

🗓️11/1 @ 1 p.m.
📍UDC Soccer/Lacrosse Field

Get tix now and support your team: https://bit.ly/3JalABK

Or watch the game live: https://bit.ly/3JqTRg8

🔥 Save the Date, Firebirds! 🔥
UDC Homecoming 2025: Firebird Reunion — The Heart of the District
🗓️ Nov. 16 – 22, 2025

The University of the District of Columbia is the Heart of the District — and this year’s Homecoming will celebrate everything that makes Firebird Nation great! ❤️💛

Join us while we unite past to present and celebrate with a week full of tradition, connection and community as we honor our past and ignite the future together. 🦅

🔥 Carry your Firebird pride while supporting future Firebirds! 🔥
The Firebird Tote, presented by UDC Alumni Affairs, is now available!
💰 $100 — pick up your tote during Homecoming Week
📦 $125 — have it shipped directly to you
All proceeds go toward scholarships for current UDC students, helping turn their potential into power. ❤️💛
Don’t wait — secure your tote and make a lasting impact today!

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has once again risen in the national rankings of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), earning the #18 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s () 2026 list, up from #23 last year. Click the link in bio to read more.

Don’t miss it! Tonight at 7 PM EST, tune in to Maryland Public Television for the State Circle Special: A Look at HBCUs in DC.

We’re excited to share that UDC’s 10th President, Dr. Maurice D. Edington, will proudly represent the University of the District of Columbia in this important discussion about the role and impact of HBCUs right here in Washington, DC. ❤️💛

From Potential to Power: Alumni like Norma Bullock are proof of what donor support makes possible. Join Norma today and donate now.

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Whether you are an alum, a friend or someone who believes in the promise of equity through education, your support is vital. Every donated dollar ensures that more students can find their way to UDC, a brighter tomorrow, and a pathway leading to the realization of their greatest potential.