*Community

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

Group photos of Backpack Project Participants

*Community

A Backpack, a Fresh Start: Howard University Supports D.C. Students

Howard University’s Office of External Affairs distributed 180 backpacks filled with school supplies to D.C. children, continuing an annual tradition of service that helps students start the school year prepared and reminds them they matter.

Sep 29, 2026 3 minutes

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Howard University students pose at Marriott International headquarters with Anthony Capuano

*Partnerships

Marriott Leaders Bring Knowledge, Experience, and Advice During Howard University Student Visit

Sep 28, 2026 8 minutes

Sonya Smith Appointed to Lead Howard University’s Research Institute on Tactical Autonomy Washington, D.C. - Howard University announced that Sonya Smith, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as executive director of the University’s Research Institute Autonomy (RITA). Also referred to as the University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, the University’s RITA is only one of 15 centers in the United States. Smith is no stranger to the University, joining as faculty in 1995 after becoming the fi

*Accolades

Howard University CEA Professor Sonya Smith Elected to AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows

Sep 28, 2026 3 minutes

Merchandise at the Bison Exchange Campus Store with a mannequin wearing Howard University clothing

*Upgrade

Howard University’s Campus Store Reopens in Grand Fashion with Its Biggest Renovation Ever

Sep 18, 2026 5 minutes

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal takes a selfie with students after Yardtalk, a Bison Week Activity. -Chris Campbell/Howard University

Photo of the Week: Photo of the Week: July 19, 2022

Jul 19, 2022 1 minute

A mental health therapist consults with a patient.

*Community

Howard University Hospital to Host American Psychiatric Association Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair Saturday, July 23

Jul 19, 2022 4 minutes

*Change Makers

Toni Morrison: The Life of a Literary Giant

Jul 5, 2022 6 minutes

News

Meet Altheria Caldera, Executive Director of the D.C. Area Writing Project

Jun 30, 2022 3 minutes

*Community

Meet Jose Cadiz: Assistant Director of Office of Intercultural Affairs

Jun 28, 2022 1 minute

*Advocacy

The 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Jun 23, 2022 4 minutes

News

Black Family Cancer Awareness Week: Howard University Hosts 'More Than Conquerers: Stories of Survival'

Jun 21, 2022 2 minutes

*Community

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease Marks 50th Anniversary

Jun 14, 2022 3 minutes

*Community

Juneteenth Through the Eyes of a Texan Historian

Jun 13, 2022 6 minutes

US Capitol Police mobile unit next to Green Stadium

*Community

Partnerships Highlight Successful Academic Year for Department of Public Safety

Jun 7, 2022 5 minutes