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Bison who are changing the world to make it a better place right now and for future generations

Zora Neale Hurston

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The Life and Legacy of Zora Neale Hurston: ‘A Genius of the South’

An ode to the life and legacy of legendary writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston.

Jan 8, 2026 6 minutes

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Richard Smallwood at 2024 tribute

Legacy

Remembering the Life of Double Alumnus, Gospel Music Pioneer Richard Smallwood

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes

Two Howard Chapel Assistants on the yard with Bison Give Back sign

News

This Holiday Season, The Howard Community Continues to Define ‘Truth and Service’

Dec 17, 2025 4 minutes

Mackey Building Georgia Avenue View

Research

Howard University Civil Engineering Research Team Uses AI to Help Address Climate Change Crises

Dec 16, 2025 3 minutes

Members of the Howard University Interprofessional Committee

News

Women’s History Month: Connecting Professional Women, Resources, and Disciplines Across Howard University with the Interprofessional Education Committee

Mar 19, 2024 7 minutes

George Boyer Vashon

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George Boyer Vashon, Howard University’s First Black Professor

Feb 28, 2024 6 minutes

Dean Bernard Richardson

News

Chapel Dean Bernard L. Richardson Receives Lifetime Achievement Recognition for Interfaith, Community Work

Feb 23, 2024 3 minutes

Inabel Burns Lindsay

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Founding Dean of School of Social Work Inabel Burns Lindsay, a Social Justice Champion and Innovative Leader

Feb 22, 2024 4 minutes

Alexander Augusta Thomas

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Alexander Thomas Augusta, M.D., Howard’s Founding Professor of Medicine

Feb 5, 2024 3 minutes

Steele, Setmayer, Daniels annd Heye

News

Michael Steele Tackles Fake Consumerism in Politics Panel Discussion

Feb 1, 2024 6 minutes

Melanie Carter, a School of Education leader in for Howard University

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Founding Director Melanie Carter Enlightens the Path for Black Educators' Success through the HBCU Research, Leadership and Policy Center

Jan 31, 2024 4 minutes

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An African Studies Researcher's Quest for True Ethiopian History

Jan 29, 2024 4 minutes

President Vinson with Bison Breaking Barriers honorees

Change Makers

13 Howard University Alumni Honored at 2024 Bison on Annapolis Reception

Jan 25, 2024 4 minutes

Stacey Abrams appears as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

Community

Stacey Abrams Brings Warmth and Wit to Her First Appearance as Howard’s Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

Jan 25, 2024 4 minutes