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Events

Stay connected with UDCNAS, through career connections and professional networking, traditional events, and opportunities for involvement. UDCNAS connects you to the people, places, and programs you care about most as a Firebird.

  • Sun, Nov 16
    Washington
    Nov 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 PM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Mon, Nov 17
    Washington
    Nov 17, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Tue, Nov 18
    Washington
    Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Wed, Nov 19
    Washington
    Nov 19, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Thu, Nov 20
    Washington
    Nov 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Thu, Nov 20
    Washington
    Nov 20, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Washington, 829 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
    Join UDCNAS for an intimate and glamorous evening saluting #FirebirdAlumni who have significantly influenced the DMV power player scene! TICKET EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/udcnas-eternal-flame-alumni-awards-ceremony-tickets-1830025638949?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=6e0
  • Fri, Nov 21
    Washington
    Nov 21, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
    Hosted by UDC Office of Alumni Affairs and National Alumni Society TICKETS: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=55cc2ecc-4f73-4829-81a1-4daa664a2288&envId=p-WBHq-38g3UCPSegOCH8IpA&zone=usa
  • Sat, Nov 22
    Washington
    Nov 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Washington, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
  • Sun, Nov 30
    Summerfield
    Nov 30, 2025, 8:20 PM
    Summerfield, 1600 Ring Rd, Landover, MD 20785, USA
    🎉 Calling All HBCU Alumni, Students, Allies & Divine Nine Greeks! 🎉 🏈 Join the Washington DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance for HBCU Night with the Washington Commanders! 📅 Sunday, November 30th 🕗 Kickoff: 8:20 PM 🏟️ Washington Commanders vs. Denver Broncos TICKETS: https://gknxrthbb.cc.r
  • Sun, Dec 14
    Washington
    Dec 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Washington, 3727 14th St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
  • Sat, Feb 28
    Washington
    Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Washington, 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    TICKETS: https://gknxrthbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001shyl5DxrSnoX3FZMCcw_a4dK6xgf5OIQUXhpPb6mn74KBgcl0VIOxpH40zQntgoANYIw08wRRO58OnkpdGGuWcnwYnjCjtEhD7g327UJLR3ontn950gdkMEhoMijvdKfJEgUcpT8aTuQYAMB5L1G2egF2wfPL0-otNGORA9boo5lEXGTGSN1pw==&c=E6O1rPEjM_csz1LpfvEXUg-gq8UwA6H-N5HOh4umhuS_lvWdTUMR7w==&ch=QsO

News

By UDCNAS

UDCNAS “Eternal Flame” Alumni Awards Ceremony: Honoring Excellence, Service & Firebird Spirit

​The University of the District of Columbia National Alumni Society (UDCNAS) proudly celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who embody the Firebird spirit of excellence, leadership, and community. At this year’s Eternal Flame Alumni Awards Ceremony, we honor those who continue to uplift, inspire, and ignite the flame of UDC pride across generations.

Held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, this signature event recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions in their professions and communities—each a shining example of what it means to be a Firebird.

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🏆 2025 Award Honorees

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  • Committee of the Year: JoVan Williams-Bey, Membership Committee

  • Committee of the Year: Yolanda C. Smith, Class Reunion Committee

  • Georgia Herron Spirit Award: Jefre T. Holmes

  • Alumnus of the Year: Wallace Sermons II

  • Trailblazer of the Year: Mia S. Boyd

  • Humanitarian of the Year: Salim Adofo

  • Rising Star of the Year: Anderson T. Hall

  • Honorary Firebird Award: Kim Ford

  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Alice T. Davis

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These honorees exemplify Firebird excellence through their unwavering dedication, service, and trailblazing leadership. From community advocacy to professional innovation, they represent the strength, resilience, and legacy of the UDC alumni family.

🔥 Join us as we celebrate these remarkable Firebirds — past, present, and future — who keep our Eternal Flame burning bright!

👉 Learn more and reserve your seat for this year’s ceremony: Eternal Flame Alumni Awards Ceremony

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Firebirds on Fire

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🔥 Firebirds on Fire: Honoring UDC’s 40 Under Forty 🔥
The University of the District of Columbia National Alumni Society proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of our 2025 40 Under Forty award recipients — dynamic alumni who embody excellence, leadership, and the spirit of service that defines the Firebird legacy. Each honoree represents the next generation of changemakers shaping industries, empowering communities, and uplifting UDC’s mission of excellence, equity, and impact. Explore their stories and join us in celebrating these remarkable Firebirds who continue to make UDC proud.

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