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Howard University: The 2025 'One of One' Homecoming in Photos

A look into Howard's 2025 Homecoming Celebration

Homecoming Photo Essay - Parade

Last month, Howard University celebrated its 101st Homecoming season. The 2025 Homecoming theme "One of One" highlighted the many ways the university is in a category by itself. 

This year's celebration featured annual favorites such as the Royal Court coronation, the student fashion show, the Greek step show, the Lavender Reception, and the university's Yardfest extravaganza. Homecoming 2025 also included signature events such as the inaugural "Red, White, and Bison" military ball, and a gala in honor of the School of Business' 55th anniversary

Take a look back at some of the action from Howard's 2025 Homecoming season.

Homecoming Photo Essay - Coronation 1
Homecoming Photo Essay - Coronation 2
Howard ushered in the 2025 Homecoming season with the induction of its 2025-2026 Royal Court assembly at the Homecoming Coronation. Top photo: the crowning of the Hamid Jalloh and Eden Boles as the university’s 49th Mister Howard and 87th Miss Howard. Bottom photo: Members of the 2025-26 Royal court alongside former Miss Howard title holders. (Photos by Simone Boyd)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Military 2
Homecoming Photo Essay - Military Ball 1
Howard Bison who are members of the military were honored during the university's inaugural "Red, White, and Bison" military ball. (Top and bottom photos by Simone Boyd)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Lavender Rec 1
Homecoming Photo Essay Lavender Rec 2
Howard's LGBTQ+ community were uplifted and celebrated during the Lavender Reception. Top photo: Student recipients of the university's Lavender Fund scholarship. Bottom photo: Royal Court members and fellow Bison enjoying an evening of dancing and fun at the Lavender Reception. (Photos by Simone Boyd)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Biz 1
Homecoming Photo Essay - Biz 2
Alum A.J. Calloway (top photo) and fellow Bison celebrate the 55th anniversary of Howard's School of Business. (Photos by Erica Blake)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay Fashion Show 1
Homecoming Photo Essay - Fashion Show 2
Howard models strutting down the runway during the "Nervana" Student Fashion Show, in partnership with the Jordan Brand. (Photos by Simone Boyd)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Step Show 1
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Homecoming Photo Essay - Step Show 3
Homecoming Photo Essay - Step Show 2
The "Divine Nine" fraternities and sororities dazzled a sold out audience for the annual Greek Step Show. Special guests included cast members from the "Bel Air" tv series (top photo) and alum Lance Gross (second photo). (Step show photos by Devante Kennedy)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Game 2
Homecoming Photo Essay - Game 1
The Howard University football team defeated Morgan State University in a thrilling 33–27 victory at Greene Stadium.
Homecoming Photo Essay - Game 4
Homecoming Photo Essay - Game 3 - Pres. Frederick
Bison of all ages, including Interim President, President Emeritus, and Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery Wayne A.I. Frederick and his wife, joined the Homecoming fun during the annual Yardfest parade festivities. (Top and bottom photos by Sklya Jeremiah '26)
Homecoming Photo Essay - Football team

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Parade
Homecoming Photo Essay - Parade 2
Homecoming Photo Essay - court cheering
Howard's Showtime Marching Band, Ooh La La! dancers, and fellow Bison family celebrating during the Homecoming parade. (Parade photos by LaTrell "TC" Caton)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - Yardfest 1
Homecoming Photo Essay - Yard Fest
Rappers French Montana (top) and BossMan Dlow were among the acts who performed during day one of Yardfest 2025. (Photos by Sklya Jeremiah '26)

 

Homecoming Photo Essay - FamFest 2
Actors Anthony Anderson, Lance Gross, and Cedric The Entertainer join in the Howard Homecoming fun. 
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Families showing their Bison pride during WHUT's FamFest. (Photos courtesy of WHUT)

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