The Hilltop

The Hilltop is a newspaper located in Washington, District of Columbia. Established in 1924, the publication is the oldest Black collegiate newspaper in the United States. The Hilltop publishes news covering campus life, local Washington, D.C. events, and national news. The publication has a long history of impactful reporting and has received multiple national awards and recognition. Throughout its history, The Hilltop has been recognized for its journalistic excellence, earning accolades such as "Best Collegiate Newspaper in the Nation" from The Princeton Review in 1995 and 2004. The newspaper also boasts a distinguished alumni network, with former staff members achieving success in various fields, including Pulitzer Prize winners who have set new standards in journalism. The Hilltop can be found online at thehilltoponline.com.