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Accolades

The achievements of those in our community who are serving society and making a difference

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Legacy

Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Scholarship, and Leadership

In 1976, Howard University launched the nation's first Ph.D. program in mathematics at an HBCU, and history was made.

Jan 29, 2026 7 minutes

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Change Makers

Prince George’s County Executive and Howard Alumna Aisha Braveboy Presented With the ‘Bison Breaking Barriers Award’

Jan 22, 2026 7 minutes

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Two First-Generation Howard Graduate Students Awarded 2025-2026 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award

Jan 21, 2026 4 minutes

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Community

Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Professor Pat Parks Named Co‑Producer on Broadway’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

Jan 16, 2026 6 minutes

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Howard University’s Dr. Debra Ford Honored as American College of Surgeons ‘Master Educator’

Feb 2, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard Professor Ivory A. Toldson Ranks Among Top Education Scholars

Jan 6, 2022 2 minutes

Howard University Student Tamia Thompson Awarded White House Presidential Service Award

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Howard University Student Tamia Thompson Awarded White House Presidential Service Award

Dec 2, 2021 3 minutes

Ph.D. student Briana Hyman selected to receive $10,000 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award

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Ph.D. Student Briana Hyman Selected to Receive $10,000 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award

Sep 3, 2021 4 minutes

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News

Howard University Surgeon Clive Callender Heralded for Minority Organ Transplantation Achievements

Aug 3, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University School of Law Announces Inaugural Cohort of Greene Public Service Scholars Program

Aug 2, 2021 6 minutes

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Howard University Professor Jami Ramberan Wins Emmy Award for Powerful Video 'VOTE'

Jul 26, 2021 2 minutes

News

Howard University Senior Receives Inaugural Rising Black Scientist Award

Feb 11, 2021 3 minutes

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Alumnus James E. Silcott Elevated to the 2020 College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects

Jan 26, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Announces 2021 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellows

Dec 10, 2020 3 minutes