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Presidents' Day 2023 Operational Updates

Howard University will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The campus will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.   

Healthy Hearts Webinar

Howard University and VHC Health presents a live one-hour webinar on heart health, February 15, 2023

Dean Danielle R. Holley Appointed 20th President of Mount Holyoke College

Dean Danielle R. Holley has been appointed as the twentieth president of Mount Holyoke College.

Operations Update - Feb. 1, 2023

Howard University is currently under normal operating status and will open on its regular schedule today, Feb. 1, 2023.

Statement on the murder of Tyre Nichols

Yesterday, yet another police department released yet another heartbreaking video of a life senselessly taken by its law enforcement, this time in the city of Memphis, Tennessee.

Office of the Provost: Commencement Participation Policy

This serves as a reminder of the current University policy regarding participation in graduation exercises.

Spring 2023 Covid-Update

We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 status (confirmed hospitalizations, changes in severity, positive test rates, development of virus variants, etc.) in the Washington, D.C., area and on campus.

Howard University Mourns the Loss of Roy L. Schneider, M.D.

I regret to inform you of the recent passing of Howard University alumnus Dr. Roy L. Schneider (B.S. ’61, M.D. ’65, H ’96).

Operations Update - Dec. 15, 2022

Howard University will open and operate under normal status.

2022 Winter Break Operational Updates

Congratulations on a successful semester and a productive 2022! We wish you the very best of this holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in January!