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

Madison Medard with Dean Roger Fairfax

Commencement 2026

2026 Grad Madison Medard Carries Howard Law’s Social Justice Mission Forward

As she prepares for commencement, Medard reflected on the pride, purpose, and people who shaped her journey.

May 1, 2026 5 minutes

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Zoe Cummings standing in front of the Washington Post sign

Commencement 2026

Howard University Graduating Senior Zoe Cummings is Paving the Way for New Generation of Black Journalists

Apr 29, 2026 7 minutes

Avery Harrell and Aditya Gupta

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Howard Filmmakers Make History as 2026 Finalists in Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program

Apr 13, 2026 6 minutes

Womens Ambassador Conference

Legacy and Lineage

Howard University Marks 30th Women Ambassadors Conference with Global Dialogue on Afrofuturism and Ancestral Memory

Apr 2, 2026 3 minutes

charter day header image

*Change Makers

Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad and Trustee Don Christian Headline Charter Day Dinner and Convocation Honoring Howard History and Esteemed Alumni

Feb 5, 2026 4 minutes

*Research and Discovery

On World Cancer Day, Interim President Frederick Talks Research, Leadership, and Mission

Feb 4, 2026 5 minutes

Zennia Thomas Hero

News

Heart, Faith, and Focus: How Zennia Thomas Found Herself Again at Howard

Feb 4, 2026 6 minutes

A Latin Ballroom dance team, Charli on the left and Brock on the right. They are in mid dance

*Community

Howard Student Brock Montgomery Sets Sights on Bringing Ballroom Dance to HBCUs

Feb 3, 2026 6 minutes

$Math Dept 50th Hero$

*Legacy and History

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

Jan 29, 2026 7 minutes

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

Zora Neale Hurston

*Change Makers

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

Jan 8, 2026 6 minutes

Richard Smallwood at 2024 tribute

In Memoriam

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

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes