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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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News

FICO Invests in the Howard University and PNC Center for Entrepreneurship

Jan 28, 2026 3 minutes

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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

Research

Howard University Architecture Professor Dahlia Nduom Receives Prestigious Graham Foundation Grant

Sep 8, 2022 2 minutes

Jeseth Delgado Vela, Ph.D.

Research

Howard University Engineering Professor Jeseth Delgado Vela Receives NSF CAREER Award for Biological Wastewater Treatment Research

Aug 30, 2022 2 minutes

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Community

College of Dentistry Students Serve Patients with Dire Needs Through Remote Area Medical Program

Aug 16, 2022 6 minutes

Change Makers

BlueLinx President and CEO Dwight Gibson Credits Howard Education for a Great Foundation

Aug 16, 2022 5 minutes

Photo credit: Courtesy of CINQUA

Change Makers

Howard Alumna and Husband Create Documentary on Maurice Hines

Aug 3, 2022 4 minutes

News

The Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University Announces Executive Director

Jul 28, 2022 4 minutes

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Change Makers

The Queen of the Harlem Renaissance: Exploring Zora Neale Hurston’s Impact

Jun 23, 2022 3 minutes

Justin Hansford speaks at Juneteenth event 2022

News

Howard professor Justin Hansford Hosts Juneteenth Celebration and Community Forum

Jun 23, 2022 3 minutes

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Change Makers

Studying the LGBTQ+ Experience at HBCUs

Jun 21, 2022 5 minutes

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Community

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease Marks 50th Anniversary

Jun 14, 2022 3 minutes