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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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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

Webb telescope at launch with rocket taking off

Change Makers

From the Mecca to the Milky Way: Solving the Mysteries of Space

Jan 31, 2022 3 minutes

Jeremy Randall with Elijah Cummings

In Your Words

Leading by Example: Jeremy Randall (B.S. '00), Howard's Director of Advancement Services

Jan 27, 2022 3 minutes

Sanaa Haamen, Howard student president of Muslim Student Association standing by fall colored tree

In Your Words

An Empathetic Leader: Sanaa Haamen, President of Muslim Student Association

Jan 27, 2022 3 minutes

Nikki Clifton, president of Social Impact and UPS Foundation, painting mural on wall as a service project

Change Makers

How Passion Delivers Impact: Nicole 'Nikki' Clifton (B.A. '93), President of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation

Jan 27, 2022 3 minutes

Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at Rankin Chapel December 7, 1956

Change Makers

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy at Howard

Jan 27, 2022 4 minutes

Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary, Inhibin Immunostain

In Your Words

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

Change Makers

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

Change Makers

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

Research

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

Feb 11, 2021 3 minutes

News

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

Oct 15, 2020 6 minutes