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

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Legacy

Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Scholarship, and Leadership

In 1976, Howard University launched the nation's first Ph.D. program in mathematics at an HBCU, and history was made.

Jan 29, 2026 7 minutes

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Howard and PNC Center leadership and Empowerment Summit attendees

News

FICO Invests in the Howard University and PNC Center for Entrepreneurship

Jan 28, 2026 3 minutes

PG County Executive Braveboy Hero

Change Makers

Prince George’s County Executive and Howard Alumna Aisha Braveboy Presented With the ‘Bison Breaking Barriers Award’

Jan 22, 2026 7 minutes

MLK at Charter Day

Evolve

The Dream at The Mecca: Howard’s MLK Legacy in Practice

Jan 20, 2026 6 minutes

Allison Morgan Bryant, PhD

Change Makers

Women's History Month: How Dr. Allison Morgan Bryant gets it done as Chief of Staff

Mar 31, 2023 6 minutes

The sophomore from Chicago is advocates for gun safety and her patent has taken the nation by storm

Community

Kayla Austin, the Bison behind My Gun's Been Moved at Howard University

Mar 31, 2023 3 minutes

jessica watkins-astro-phd

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Come Talk to An Astronaut: Howard University Welcomes Jessica Watkins to Campus, Friday, March 31

Mar 29, 2023 2 minutes

Howard President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick adorns School of Law Dean Danielle R. Holley with the Presidential Medal during the 2023 Charter Day Convocation

News

Charter Day: President Frederick Awards Danielle Holley with Presidential Medal During Convocation

Mar 13, 2023 3 minutes

Kholver Tynes of the Department of Safety Engagements with a student during service day

Community

Women’s History at Howard: The Department of Public Safety’s Women in Leadership

Mar 2, 2023 5 minutes

Change Makers

Howard University to Host Screening of The Marshall Project and VICE News’ ‘Inside Story’ Series Analyzing Criminal Justice System

Mar 2, 2023 3 minutes

Rare books librarian Christina Vortia

Change Makers

The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center rings book lover, media specialist Christina Vortia as Rare Books Librarian

Feb 28, 2023 4 minutes

data science graphic with info

Change Makers

Howard University’s Inaugural Data Science for Social Justice Week

Feb 20, 2023 4 minutes

Dean Akiyode by bookshelf

Change Makers

Oluwaranti “Ranti” Akiyode on Being a Woman Dean at Howard University

Feb 17, 2023 2 minutes

The late Maurice Jefferson posing for his Botany photo by standing next to a tree he likely grew

Change Makers

Brought to You by Howard: Roland Maurice Jefferson, the Howard University Alum and Worldwide Scientist Whose Inventions for Cherry Blossoms Welcome Thousands to DC Annually

Feb 16, 2023 3 minutes