Hillary Howard Biography
Hillary Howard is an American journalist working for DC News Now as the morning host of Sunrise on The Hill since joining the station in July 2025. Since November 2011, she has served as host of It’s Academic. Previously, she worked as an afternoon drive co-anchor for WTOP News, Washington, D.C.’s top all-news radio station, for 17 years.
Hillary Howard Education
Howard joined New York University after finishing her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Politics.
Hillary Howard Career
Howard works for DC News Now as the morning host of Sunrise on The Hill from 6 to 9 a.m. In this role, she delivers political coverage and community analysis across Washington, Maryland, and Virginia (the DMV region).
Known for her natural curiosity, Howard can translate intricate matters into accessible reporting. Since November 2011, she has served as the host of It’s Academic. Over the course of her career, she has received six Emmy Awards for Feature Reporting, News Writing, Hard News Reporting, and Weathercasting.
She has deep roots in Washington, D.C., media, previously spending 17 years as the afternoon drive anchor at WTOP. During her time at WTOP, she helped spearhead the newsroom to five Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Howard has worked as an anchor and done special projects for FOX5. She also hosted on Washington Post Radio and was a reporter and weathercaster at WUSA9. In her early career, she served WAVY in Norfolk and 1010 WINS in New York City. She also served stations in Kingston and Merrick, New York.
Hillary Howard Age
Howard likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Hillary Howard Height
Howard stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Hillary Howard Family
Howard has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Howard has any siblings.
Hillary Howard Husband
Howard is married to Dave Statter, a retired WUSA reporter and noted fire-service blogger.
Hillary Howard Net Worth
Howard has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Hillary Howard Salary
Howard earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Hillary Howard Brain surgery
Howard fell and suffered a head injury in November 2010. A brain scan later revealed that she had a meningioma tumor in her brain. Although the tumor was benign, she opted to have it removed. She underwent the surgery, which was performed at Johns Hopkins Hospital in April 2011. After her recuperation, she returned to work in May.