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Black Maternal Health at Howard University

Dear Mama: Highlighting Environmental Pollutants on Black Maternal Health

Howard University researchers conducted studies and worked with Black doulas around the DMV area to highlight the intersection of environmental racism on Black maternal health during Black Maternal Health Week.

Apr 12, 2024 5 minutes

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Jane Carpenter-Rock, Howard alumna and deputy director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Howard alumna

Women’s History Month Spotlight: How Alumna Jane Carpenter-Rock Depicts Multiple Americas at the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum

Mar 22, 2024 5 minutes

students travelled to Chicago and beyond to volunteer their time in communities across the country

2024 Alternative Spring Break: Howard Students Take Chicago!

Mar 20, 2024 5 minutes

The program also invites notable speakers with careers in public service to share their experiences with the fellows. Among the past speakers are former secretaries of state Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice; Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; and NASA astronaut Mae C. Jemison.

Patricia Roberts Harris, A Trailblazing Alumna and Pioneer in Public Service

Mar 20, 2024 4 minutes

Women's History Month: How Dr. Allison Morgan Bryant gets it done as Chief of Staff

Mar 31, 2023 6 minutes

The sophomore from Chicago is advocates for gun safety and her patent has taken the nation by storm

Kayla Austin, the Bison behind My Gun's Been Moved at Howard University

Mar 31, 2023 3 minutes

Come Talk to An Astronaut: Howard University Welcomes Jessica Watkins to Campus, Friday, March 31

Mar 29, 2023 2 minutes

Howard President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick adorns School of Law Dean Danielle R. Holley with the Presidential Medal during the 2023 Charter Day Convocation

Charter Day: President Frederick Awards Danielle Holley with Presidential Medal During Convocation

Mar 13, 2023 3 minutes

Kholver Tynes of the Department of Safety Engagements with a student during service day

Women’s History at Howard: The Department of Public Safety’s Women in Leadership

Mar 2, 2023 5 minutes

Howard University to Host Screening of The Marshall Project and VICE News’ ‘Inside Story’ Series Analyzing Criminal Justice System

Mar 2, 2023 4 minutes

The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center rings book lover, media specialist Christina Vortia as Rare Books Librarian

Feb 28, 2023 4 minutes

Howard University’s Inaugural Data Science for Social Justice Week

Feb 20, 2023 4 minutes

Oluwaranti “Ranti” Akiyode on Being a Woman Dean at Howard University

Feb 17, 2023 2 minutes

The late Maurice Jefferson posing for his Botany photo by standing next to a tree he likely grew

Brought to You by Howard: Roland Maurice Jefferson, the Howard University Alum and Worldwide Scientist Whose Inventions for Cherry Blossoms Welcome Thousands to DC Annually

Feb 16, 2023 3 minutes