WASHINGTON – The Office of the Dean of the Chapel and the Howard Gospel Choir will host “Howard University Homecoming Gospel Concert: The Virtual Edition” on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. via livestream on YouTube and Facebook. The concert is free and open to the public. Registration is now available.

Howard University invites all Howard students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the University to join in a celebration of what anchors the Howard community – our resilient faith. This year’s gospel concert guests will meet performers in a virtual theater to experience Howard University’s premier performing arts ensembles. Guests can expect an uplifting evening of inspiration and encouragement, with performances by:

• Afro Blue
• Howard University Choir
• Howard University Community Choir
• Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel Choir feat. The Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University

To register for Howard University Homecoming Gospel Concert: The Virtual Edition, click here. Additional viewing details will be made available upon registration.

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

Media Contact: Misha Cornelius, misha.cornelius@howard.edu