WASHINGTON –Howard University will be featured in the premiere episode of a new series by the Black News Channel. The show, titled “Road Trip,” will highlight Black culture and excellence in various forms including music, food, innovation and education. On the show’s first stop, they visit Howard University’s campus to chronicle the history, the students and the academic programs that make Howard one of the top-ranked HBCUs in the nation. 

Tune in to watch “Road Trip: The HBCU Experience” Saturday, December 4 at 12 p.m. on BNC.tv.

Featured in the episode are Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick; historian and digital librarian Lopez Matthews, Ph.D.; and student leaders from around campus.  

“We are excited to be included in this project that will highlight the deep history, culture and excellence of the Black community, starting with HBCUs,” said Frank Tramble, vice president and chief communications officer. “This is a fantastic opportunity to see what makes Howard students, faculty, and staff unique."

To view the show online, visit bnc.tv or find more information on where to watch BNC here.

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.