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Letter to Howard Community Regarding U Street Incident
Late last night, Howard students were departing the U Street corridor when the vehicle they were traveling in was stopped by law enforcement, resulting in the arrest of a Howard University student. The safety of our community is our top priority.
Statement from Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA on returning to Howard University as interim president
Today, I step humbly into the role of interim president.
Announcing New Board of Trustees Members
The Howard University Board of Trustees has the privilege of announcing the election of three new members. Ziad Ojakli, Levoyd E. Robinson (BBA ’87), and A. Eugene Washington (B.S. ’72, D.Sc.’23), M.D., MPH, M.Sc., were elected.
2025 Labor Day Operational Status: Closed
Howard University will close at 3 p.m. this Friday, August 29, in observance of Labor Day and will remain closed on Monday, September 1.
The University will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Fall 2025 Safety and Campus Transformation Updates
Over the summer, the University has been hard at work making significant improvements to enhance safety, living spaces, and the overall campus experience. I'm excited to share some of the updates and changes you’ll notice this year:
Important Information – Guidance on Navigating Increased Federal Security Patrols in DC
We want to remind you of the heightened presence of federal law enforcement officials around the city and how this could affect you.
New Appointment – Chair of the Board of Trustees
As we continue to build on Howard University’s enduring legacy of excellence and seek to strengthen Howard for a new generation, I am pleased to announce that Howard University Board Trustee Leslie D. Hale (BBA ’94) has been elected as the new chair.
In Memoriam – Celebrating the Life of Chairman Emeritus Frank Savage
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Frank Savage (B.A. ’61, D.Hum. ’05), chairman emeritus of the Howard University Board of Trustees, visionary global financier, and indefatigable advocate for his alma mater.
New Appointment – Assistant Vice President for Research Operations and Business Strategy
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lila Hurst Brooks as assistant vice president for research operations and business strategy at Howard University.
Howard University Mourns the Passing of Dr. James Weldon Norris
The music world is mourning the passing of a legend, James Weldon Norris, D. Mus. (B.Mus. ’59, M. Mus. ’60), former director of university choirs and bands and professor emeritus of music history in the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.