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Ed Hill Jr., a contributing sports writer with The Washington Informer, served as Howard University's director of communications from 1983-2017, earning recognition in the Howard University Athletics, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and College Sports Information Directors of America Halls of Fame. His career began as a sportswriter for The Washington Post and Winston-Salem Chronicle, transitioning to an influential role as an adjunct professor at Howard. Hill has penned over 5,000 sports stories and produced 500+ publications for Howard athletics. Honored in the Cardozo High School and Kingman Boys and Girls Club Halls of Fame for his community service, Hill was named a Made Man by the NAACP in 2019, mentoring many who have excelled in sports communication.

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Howard junior running back Eden James celebrates a touchdown during the university’s homecoming game against Tennessee State University on Oct. 19. Tennessee State defeated Howard 27-14. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
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Howard University Celebrates Centennial Homecoming with Exciting Football Game

Avatar photo by Ed Hill October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Howard University’s 100th homecoming celebration featured a football game against Tennessee State University, with the Tigers winning 27-14, and the Bison’s defense standing tall to limit Tennessee State to three yards and force a field goal try.

Howard University’s swimming and diving team take part in the third annual Battle at the Burr on Oct. 5 at Burr Gymnasium. Howard lost to Georgetown University 117- 107 on the men’s side and 133-90 for the women’s team. (Courtesy photo)
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Howard’s Third Annual Battle at the Burr is a Big Splash

Avatar photo by Ed Hill October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
Hampton University Pirates tackle a member of the Howard Bison football team on Sept. 21 during the Truth and Service Classic, often called the battle of “the real HU.” The Pirates defeated the Bison 27-20. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
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Hampton Prevails Over Howard in the Battle for the Real HU

Avatar photo by Ed Hill September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
Friendship defense swarm Jaguars quarterback Adrian Favors (1) during their 14-0 victory over C.H. Flowers in Springdale, Md., on Sept. 6. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
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Friendship Collegiate Blanks Flowers in Early Season Matchup

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ed Hill and Skylar Nelson September 11, 2024September 11, 2024
Picked to finish fifth in the CIAA under third-year coach Kyle Jackson, the Bowie State Bulldogs ended last season winning their last three games and are hoping to build on that momentum in the 2024 season. (Courtesy photo)
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Bowie State University Prepares to Build on Last Season’s Momentum

Avatar photo by Ed Hill September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
Apart from Youth Sports Day, Fight for Children offered free haircuts for kids going back to school. (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer)
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Fight For Children Sponsors Youth Sports Day

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ed Hill and Skylar Nelson September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
Morgan State (pictured here in a game against Howard University in 2023) has made great strides in its first two years under Damon Wilson. (WI File Photo/Marcus Relacion)
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Local HBCU Teams Prepare for Season with High Hopes

Avatar photo by Ed Hill August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
**FILE** Washington Mystics Emily Engster and Ariel Atkins in a game against the Connecticut Sun. Since the close of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Washington Mystics are continuing the last half of their season with hopes to improve their record with the return of key players. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)
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Mystics Open Second Half of the Season With Key Returnees

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ed Hill and Skylar Nelson August 14, 2024August 15, 2024
Winner Jordan White (right) and Jason Sanchez throw punches at each other during the title fight held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
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White Scores Unanimous Decision to Highlight Fight Card

Avatar photo by Ed Hill August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
Howard University’s Sports Management Camp, which recently completed its second year, has been working to expose minority youth to major opportunities. (Courtesy photo)
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Howard University Camp Exposes Local Youth to Sports Management

Avatar photo by Ed Hill August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

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