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

Jun 3, 2026

Operational Status for Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth): Closed

Howard University will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The campus will resume regular hours of operation, Monday, June 22.

Jun 3, 2026

Operational Status for Thursday, July 2: Early Closure and Friday, July 3 (Independence Day) : Closed

Howard will close early on Thursday, July 2, at 2 p.m. and will remain closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. The campus will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, July 6.  

Jun 3, 2026

Operational Status for Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth): Closed

Howard University will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The campus will resume regular hours of operation, Monday, June 22.