News & Events
WDC Metro Alumni Local Events
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2023-2024 Scholarship
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The Scholarship Application submission period for the 2023 DC Metro Area Scholarship is now open. Submit applications before 11:59 pm EDT on March 31, 2023.
2023 Fundraisers
Our 2023 fundraisers are underway! We welcome your support via individual & corporate donations and sponsorships. Help to raise monies for student scholarships & outreach, and the AAMU Marching Maroon & White band's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Visit us at https://linktr.ee/theaamuwdcalumni for more information.
2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Early Registration is open!
The Washington, DC Alumni Chapter of Alabama A&M University is hosting the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville, MD.
Tee up for a cause and help support deserving students achieve their academic aspirations. Golfers will shotgun start at 9:00 AM.
Maroon & White Meet Up
Busboys & Poets K Street
Thursday, March 30th (5-8pm)
The Membership Services Committee (MSC)
is hosting a casual happy hour at Busboys & Poets, 450 K Street NW, WDC 20001. Happy hour prices start at 4pm, so you’re welcome to come early. This is an opportunity to reconnect those collegiate relationships, network and demonstrate love for our HBCU!
A&M needs your vote before March 26th!!
You can vote multiple times a day…or night: Retool Your School | Powered with Purpose
Home Depot has increased the grand prize to $150,000 for 2023.
Upcoming Planned Events in 2023
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April 28th: Happy hour at the Park on 14th (DC)
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June/July: Summer Cookout (more to come)
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September: NOVA winery bus tour (more to come)
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September 30th: Homecoming vs Tuskegee University
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October/November: --THE BONFIRE at Butler’s Orchard (Germantown)
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December: Holiday party (more to come)
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In the News
ROTC Prepares for 50th Anniversary
For more information, contact MAJ Zachary Moore at (256) 372-4772.
WIMS GREETS GENERAL MILLS RECRUITING TEAM
Henry Panion III chosen for Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction
AAMU Fall Commencement 2022
Congratulations to the AAMU Fall Class of 2022!
More photos courtesy Jerome Saintjones: https://lnkd.in/gsum4XrX
University News
Congratulations to AAMU 1st Place Winners!
7th Annual AMIE Design Challenge
At the
Black Engineer of Year Award (BEYA)
​The 2023 BEYA was held in Washington, D.C. AAMU engineering and computer science students competed against 12 different teams from other HBCUs.
Chick-Fil-A is on Normal's Hill!
AAMU President Visits Alumni Chapters and Returns with Holiday Gifts
AAMU President Daniel K. Wims visited alumni in Washington, D.C. The Alabama A&M University Alumni Association-Washington, DC Metro Chapter held its Holiday Party on Dec. 10 and presented Wims and AAMU Vice President for Marketing, Communication, & Advancement, Mr. Jamal Ali, with checks totaling $10,000.
Thank you, and Go Bulldogs!
President Wims attends the White House HBCU Conference
AAMU President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and his Cabinet attended the 2022 White House HBCU Conference. They had an opportunity to meet with leaders from the Washington, DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter.
Back Row: V.P. Majed Dweik (Economics & Research), Jackie Robinson (Special Advisor to the President), V.P. Jamal Ali (Communications, Marketing, & Advancement), Provost John Jones (Academic Affairs), and President Wims.
Front Row: DeMarcus A. Lewis (Chapter President), Henrika Buchanan (President's Council President), Anetra Withers (Former Chapter President), Princess L. Martin (Chapter V.P.), and Leticia Drakeford (Regional V.P.)
Student Outreach Mixer at Homecoming 2022
The Scholarship Committee hosted the on- campus Student Outreach Mixer during the 2022 Homecoming week.Students met each other and alumni for pizza in the Wellness Center.Each student introduced themselves, each alumni shared motivating and encouraging words of advice, and all the students got to know each other.They each received a $25 gift card.We have 98 students from the DMV attending the AAMU.OUR DMV Family!