Announcements are great for calls to action, especially if they have time-sensitive deadlines.

You can show announcements in a one- or two-column layout.

Try to keep announcement text brief—just the essentials. Keep the details on the linked announcement page.

One column

Announcements - 1 Column

Sample Announcement

Apr 22, 2019

Description of a sample announcement.

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Two Column

Announcements - 2 Column

Sample Announcement

Apr 22, 2019

Description of a sample announcement.

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Announcements From The Dig

Feb 10, 2026

Operational Status for Presidents' Day - Monday, February 16, 2026: Closed

In observance of the Presidents’ Day federal holiday, the University’s operational status for Monday, February 16, 2026, is CLOSED. Regular campus operations will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

Campus Update: Weather-Related Facility Impacts and Safety Guidance 

Howard University is responding to weather-related facility concerns following an extended period of below-freezing temperatures.

Jan 29, 2026

Operational Status for Friday, January 30: NORMAL OPERATIONS

Howard University has updated its operational status for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, to NORMAL OPERATIONS.