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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

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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

Mamie Phipps Clark and husband Kenneth

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Mamie Phipps Clark: The Pioneering Psychologist Behind the Famed “Dolls Test”

Mar 10, 2022 4 minutes

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Video: Howard is Women's History (Toni Morrison)

Mar 4, 2022 1 minute

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Video: Howard is Women's History (Eva Beatrice Dykes)

Mar 3, 2022 1 minute

Sheila Ruffin standing on yacht in white suit

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Woman of the Seas: Bringing Luxury Travel to People of Color

Mar 1, 2022 3 minutes

News

Howard University Announces 2022 Charter Day Award Recipients

Feb 25, 2022 4 minutes

Alonzo Robinson - Trailblazing Howard University Architect

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Architecture Alumnus Alonzo Robinson Honored with Renaming of Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building

Feb 24, 2022 3 minutes

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Video: Howard is Black History

Feb 23, 2022 1 minute

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Change Makers

Howard University Salutes Black History Legend: Dr. Roland B. Scott, Pioneering Sickle Cell Researcher

Feb 18, 2022 3 minutes

Doctor, inventor, and advocate Patricia Bath with a microscope.

Change Makers

Patricia Bath: Helping Others ‘See’ Disparities in Eye Care

Feb 10, 2022 3 minutes

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Community

If These Walls Could Talk: A Black History Month Tour of Howard’s Famous Places (Part 1: Residences)

Feb 10, 2022 8 minutes