University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia Marching Bands;
University of the District of Columbia Striders
The Striders, dressed in red and gold uniforms, was the 131 piece marching band of UDC. They would announce their arrival, by shouting “Striders” in perfect unison.
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Buildings;
University of the District of Columbia. Mt. Vernon Campus
UDC operated a Mount Vernon Campus for several years. In 1978, Congress approved construction of the Mt. Vernon Square Campus of UDC, but the DC Appropriations Committee refused to approve the funding. Eventually, UDC sold its Mt. Vernon campus and...
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia -- Buildings;
University of the District of Columbia -- Libraries
The Learning Resources Division (LRD), housed in Building 42, continues to make effective of instructional technology a high priority. A Center for Instructional Technology and Distance Learning was established, as a place where faculty can bring...
District Of Columbia Teachers College;
District Of Columbia Teachers College--Faculty;
Whitehead, Matthew
Associate Director Matthew Whitehead (1918-1990) was the last President of Miner Teachers College, and Dean of DCTC. He received his AB from Johnson C. Smith University; his MA from Teachers College, Columbia University; Ed.D, New York University....
District Of Columbia Teachers College;
Seals (Numismatics) -- Washington (D.C.) -- District Of Columbia Teachers College
Pursuant to the US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the DC Board of Education merged Miner Teachers College and Wilson Teachers College to form DC Teachers College. Both Miner and Wilson were two viable colleges, so...
University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia -- Communications
Students with UDC’s Mass Media and Performing Arts Program have the opportunity to intern with the university cable television station, channel 19, and the campus radio station, WDCU-FM.
Million Man March;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia. Van Ness Campus;
Million Man March
UDC participates in the Million Man March, on October 16, 1995. This political march was organized by minister Benjamin Chavis Mohammed, and was convened by nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan.
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia -- Buildings
Front of Van Ness Campus, showing buildings 38 and 39. In 1976, phase I construction was completed for the Van Ness Campus is completed. It included Buildings 32, 38, and 39.
Commencements -- District of Columbia -- District of Columbia Teachers College
As part of its graduation ceremonies, DCTC held a Baccalaureate Service at a church. The Baccalaureate service in 1965 was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
District Of Columbia Teachers College;
District Of Columbia Teachers College--Baseball
The DCTC Baseball Team consists of (First Row): Wally Barnes, LeCount Hughes, Linwood Francis, Claude Stone, Lorenzo Crowe. Back row: Milton Greene, Norbett King, Pat Little, Richard Gross, Douglas Summers.
LeMelle, Tilden;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Dr. Tilden LeMelle served as fifth President of UDC, serving from 1991 through 1996. Dr. LeMelle earned his Ph.D in International Relations from the University of Denver. Prior to coming to UDC, Dr. LeMelle served as Vice-Chancellor of Student...
