*Community

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

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Kiki Shepard’s Enduring Legacy: From Howard University to the Heart of Black America

Kiki Shepard was more than the elegant face of Showtime at the Apollo, she was a trailblazer who shaped Black television for an entire generation. A Howard University alumna, Shepard carved out her own path during a transformative era.

May 18, 2026 5 minutes

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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Researchers Present Findings on Seasonal Allergies, Mental Health, Nanofabrication, and more During 2026 Research Symposium

May 14, 2026 7 minutes

Student Athletes

Howard Softball Captures Second Straight MEAC Tournament Title, Advances to NCAA Tournament

May 11, 2026 4 minutes

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Commencement 2026

'We Thrived': Howard University’s Class of 2026 Steps Into a World That Needs Truth and Service

May 9, 2026 5 minutes

*Accolades

Howard Honors Regina Drake with the LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award

Mar 3, 2026 4 minutes

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*Accolades

Ibram X. Kendi Reflects on Legacy of the ‘Father of Black History’ as Howard’s Inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History

Mar 3, 2026 3 minutes

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*Advocacy

WHUR Hosts Radiothon Fundraiser for Howard University’s 2026 Alternative Spring Break Program

Feb 27, 2026 2 minutes

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Howard Honors Apollo Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes During 2026 Charter Day

Feb 27, 2026 6 minutes

*Vanguard: Arts and Culture

The Influence of Entertainment on Social Change – A Black History Month Advocacy Panel Discussion

Feb 27, 2026 8 minutes

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News

Join the ‘Transformation to Triumph Black Women’s Summit’ and Become Part of a Global Network of Support

Feb 24, 2026 4 minutes

News

The Librarian Who Built the Home for Black Writing, and Other Alumni Who Have Changed Literature

Feb 23, 2026 6 minutes

*Accolades

National Black Movie Day: Two Howard Shorts You Should Watch This Weekend

Feb 20, 2026 3 minutes

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‘Full of Strength’: Dr. Jelani Cobb’s Howard Origins

Feb 20, 2026 8 minutes

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*Accolades

Howard Biology Ph.D. Students Selected for ESA’s 2026 Graduate Student Policy Award

Feb 19, 2026 3 minutes