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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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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

NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative_Institution

News

NFL Pipeline Initiative: Six Howard University Medical Students Announced as Participants

Aug 10, 2022 5 minutes

Howard Magazine Healthcare Feature 2021

News

Howard Magazine Receives Two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for 2022

Jul 8, 2022 3 minutes

Change Makers

Toni Morrison: The Life of a Literary Giant

Jul 5, 2022 6 minutes

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Accolades

Howard University Engineering Professor Mohsen Mosleh Recognized for Excellence in STEM Mentoring

Jun 14, 2022 2 minutes

Best Colleges and Campus Pride Index

News

Howard University Named Most Inclusive HBCU for LGBTQ+ Students

Jun 8, 2022 2 minutes

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Howard University Graduate Donovan Thomas Among The New York Times 2022 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Team

May 12, 2022 2 minutes

Taraji Henson at 2022 HU Commencement

News

Alumna Taraji P. Henson Shines at Howard University Commencement

May 7, 2022 4 minutes

Institutional Research Building

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The Next Step in the Central Campus Master Plan: Revitalizing Howard’s Academic Facilities

Mar 23, 2022 6 minutes

Head Coach Ty Grace

News

Howard University Women’s Basketball Heads to First NCAA Tournament in 21 Years

Mar 16, 2022 4 minutes

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WHUT-TV Receives APTS 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award

Mar 2, 2022 2 minutes