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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

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FICO Invests in the Howard University and PNC Center for Entrepreneurship

Jan 28, 2026 3 minutes

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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

Ed and Muhammad Hill sitting in gym

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Howard Sports and Family: A Fireside Chat with Edward and Muhammad Hill

Nov 29, 2022 1 minute

Pickering Fellows

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Diversifying the Foreign Service

Nov 29, 2022 4 minutes

Nikole Hannah-Jones gives the welcome during “The Democracy Summit”, hosted by The Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University. It is the first-of-its-kind academic center committed to strengthening historically-informed, pro-democracy journalism. The Center is led by founder Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism. -Imagine Photography

Photo of the Week: Photo of the Week: November 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022 1 minute

Justin Hansford at the National Law Journal Awards 2022

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Howard University Law Professor Receives D.C. Rising Star Award from the National Law Journal

Nov 7, 2022 2 minutes

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Princess Gamble, Associate Vice President and COO of Development and Alumni Relations

Oct 30, 2022 4 minutes

Photo of Wayne A. I. Frederick

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Howard President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 17, 2022 4 minutes

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A Brief History of Howard’s Karsh STEM Scholars Program

Sep 29, 2022 7 minutes

Howard graduation

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Howard’s Formula for Improving Graduation Numbers

Sep 29, 2022 4 minutes

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Howard University Master of Architecture Program Awarded DoE New Zero Energy Design Designation

Sep 28, 2022 2 minutes

Dr. Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, dean of the Howard University College of Medicine

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Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, M.D., FACS, FAAP Appointed First Black Woman Dean of Howard University’s College of Medicine

Sep 22, 2022 4 minutes