Community | The Dig at Howard University

Community

A place where we forge our common bonds and empower each person to be their full and authentic selves

Zora Neale Hurston

Change Makers

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

An ode to the life and legacy of legendary writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston.

Jan 8, 2026 6 minutes

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

Crossword Puzzle

News

ICYMI – Enjoy Our Top 5 Games of 2025

Jan 7, 2026 1 minute

Richard Smallwood at 2024 tribute

Legacy

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

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes

Two Howard Chapel Assistants on the yard with Bison Give Back sign

News

This Holiday Season, The Howard Community Continues to Define ‘Truth and Service’

Dec 17, 2025 4 minutes

Inaugural BOV Biennial Congress

Community

“Impact Howard” Inaugurates Biennial Congress of University’s Boards of Visitors

Oct 10, 2025 5 minutes

Woman in a white suit that has her arms folded. she has a phd regalia across her neck.

Accolades

Howard Graduate Student Awarded RWJF’s Health Policy Research Scholars Fellowship to Explore How Systemic Inequities Lead to Trauma

Oct 9, 2025 2 minutes

News

Howard University’s Young Griots Bring Black Joy to the Stage

Oct 8, 2025 4 minutes

Howard Football Player

Student Athletes

Howard University Moves Nov. 22 Football Game vs. MEAC Foe Norfolk State to Audi Field Due to Popular Demand

Oct 7, 2025 3 minutes

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Adobe Image

Community

Focus on You: Black Women and Breast Cancer

Oct 2, 2025 9 minutes

Prostate Run_men participants

Community

A Movement Grows to Battle Prostate Cancer in Black Men

Oct 1, 2025 11 minutes

Five people sitting on a stage holding mics in their hands. There is a large projector screen behind them with an image of singer Curtis Mayfield and text

News

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Hosts Acclaimed Musician and Film Producers for “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield” Screening

Sep 25, 2025 4 minutes

Actor Michael Cooper Jr.

News

Netflix Star Michael Cooper Jr. from “Forever” Inspires Fine Arts Students at Howard University Fireside Chat

Sep 25, 2025 3 minutes

Two Howard University students standings side by side. They are wearing Howard university shirts, standing outside. In the background there are trees and grass

Accolades

U.S. News and World Report Names Howard University as the Top School in the DMV for Social Mobility

Sep 24, 2025 2 minutes

President Frederick with Freshman Experience 2.0

Legacy

‘Obsess About the Journey’: Interim President Wayne Frederick Meets the Class of 2029 in Freshman Experience 2.0

Sep 24, 2025 4 minutes