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Safety Support Resources Update

As part of our continued commitment to care for the University community, the Howard University Department of Public Safety wants to remind our students, faculty, and staff that we are in this together.

Town Hall Recording & COVID Update

As a result of the recent bomb threats to the University and at least 19 other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), we conducted a Howard University community town hall Tuesday evening on very short notice.

Operations Update - Feb. 4 Mental Health Day

In keeping with Howard University's commitment to the wellness of students and employees, the institution will observe a mental health respite on Friday, February 4, 2022. All classes will be suspended for the day, but select, campus-based, auxiliary services will remain open and available on regular weekday scheduling.

Update from the Board of Trustees

We are deeply disturbed by recent bomb threats made against Howard University and other historically Black colleges and universities.

Feb. 4 Mental Health Day Operational Update

In keeping with Howard University’s commitment to the wellness of students and employees, the institution will observe a mental health respite on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Feb. 1 Campus Operations Status Update

Between 3-6 a.m., the Howard University Department of Public Safety and the Metropolitan Police Department investigated, assessed and eventually cleared the campus after a bomb threat made against our campus.

Bison S.A.F.E App Upgrade

We are pleased to report that the Bison SAFE application has been updated to also reflect COVID-19 testing status.

A Message from Chief Lyles on Bomb Threat Safety

In recent weeks, several historically Black colleges and universities nationwide have been subjected to anonymous bomb threats, with the most recent being this morning.

A Message from Chief Lyles on Bomb Threat Safety

In recent weeks, several historically Black colleges and universities nationwide have been subjected to anonymous bomb threats, with the most recent being this morning.

Letter to the Community: Testing and Vaccine Card Verification

As our campus continues to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, it is vital that we remember that we are individually responsible for the wellbeing of ourselves and collectively responsible for the health of those around us.