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Change Makers

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

Rufus Ferguson II on the football field

Howard University Football Player Rufus Ferguson II Goes from the Gridiron to the Global Judo Stage

The second-generation Bison will be joining the U.S. judo team that will participate in the 2025 World University Games in Berlin, Germany.

May 6, 2025 4 minutes

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Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Brown

Anesthesiologist, Honorary Degree Designee Emery Neal Brown on Understanding the Brain, Mentorship, and the Importance of HBCUs

May 5, 2025 4 minutes

From Refugee to Mayor: Honorary Degree Designee Lilian Seenoi Barr Makes History While Opening Doors for Others to Do the Same

May 1, 2025 6 minutes

Student Researcher Kinara Phillips

Born Black but Not Breathing: Graduating African American Studies Major Kinara Phillips Sheds Light on Healthcare Disparities in Chicago

Apr 29, 2025 4 minutes

Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary, Inhibin Immunostain

Improving Quality of Life in Cancer Treatments: A Q&A with Alumna Michele Y. Halyard, M.D.

Oct 28, 2021 3 minutes

B/W photo of Pauli Murray writing at a desk

An Invisible Giant: The Legacy of Pauli Murray (J.D. ’44, H. ’17), Trailblazing Civil Rights Lawyer

Oct 27, 2021 4 minutes

black and white portrait of Natalie Edwards on white background

Inclusion Matters: Alumna Natalie Edwards on What it Means to be a Chief Diversity Officer

Mar 16, 2021 3 minutes

Adana Llanos sitting in office with Howard sweatshirt

Closing the Biomedical Gap: A Q&A with Adana Llanos, PhD, MPH

Feb 11, 2021 3 minutes

President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton announce CGI U 2021 annual meeting at Howard University

Oct 15, 2020 6 minutes

HU Biologist’s Participation in Study Leads to Genetic Discovery Challenging Skin Color as Characteristic of “Race”

Nov 22, 2017 6 minutes