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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

Tonshia Luster and Carlos Aguilera, two side by side photos

Accolades

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

Accolades

Political Science Student Babajide Tella Receives the 2023-2024 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award

Nov 14, 2023 2 minutes

Howard University 2023 Fulbright Recipients Nagea Kirkley and William Reed

News

Two Howard University Alumni Awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2023-2024

Oct 31, 2023 3 minutes

Accolades

Howard University Athletics Coach Nicholas Askew Honored with 2023 Drake Hero Award

Jul 10, 2023 2 minutes

Mechanical Engineering Professor Nadir Yilmaz Elevated to ASEE Fellow

Accolades

Mechanical Engineering Professor Nadir Yilmaz Elevated to ASEE Fellow

Jul 3, 2023 3 minutes

Ana Lucia Araujo

News

Howard University Professor Named a Carnegie Corporation of New York Great Immigrant

Jun 28, 2023 2 minutes

Charisse Ford Hughes Alumni Relations + Kellogg Company

Community

Charisse Ford Hughes: Pioneering Growth and Cultural Value at Kellogg Company

Jun 28, 2023 4 minutes

Chief Lyles leading active shooter presentation

Accolades

Commitment to Compassion Lands Howard Police Chief in Spotlight for National Public Safety Award

Jun 21, 2023 4 minutes

Dean Yolanda Pierce

Accolades

Dean Yolanda Pierce wins the 2023 Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion from the American Academy of Religion

Jun 20, 2023 2 minutes

Dean Gina Brown

Accolades

Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Sciences Gina S. Brown Honored with 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal

Jun 20, 2023 2 minutes

Chairman Morse shaking Dr. Frederick's hand

News

Howard University Congratulates Dr. Frederick & Retiring Trustees at Celebratory Dinner

Jun 14, 2023 3 minutes