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Group photos of Backpack Project Participants

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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

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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

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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

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

Sep 18, 2026 5 minutes

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Howard University Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with HU Stands Campaign

Apr 12, 2022 6 minutes

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Howard University Relaunching DC Area Writing Project

Apr 11, 2022 2 minutes

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Howard University Celebrates Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court

Apr 7, 2022 7 minutes

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Howard University and the Department of the Navy Host National Discussion on Building Healthy Environments

Apr 5, 2022 3 minutes

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro meets with Howard University’s Navy, Army, and Air Force ROTC. He was able answer questions and have an informal discussion with cadets after his visit on campus for a National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, and Universities and Service Academies. -Justin D. Knight/Howard University

Photo of the Week: Photo of the Week: April 1, 2022

Apr 1, 2022 1 minute

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Vice President Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Tout Small Businesses Investments

Mar 30, 2022 3 minutes

4th year medical student Joshua Metcalf opens his match-day letter with family following the long white coat ceremony. -Oscar Merrida

Photo of the Week: Photo of the Week: March 25, 2022

Mar 25, 2022 1 minute

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Howard University Community Reacts to $785 Million Real Estate Plans

Mar 24, 2022 4 minutes

Howard students with kids in Milwaukee during Alternative Spring Break

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Howard University Alternative Spring Break Returns After In-Person Pandemic Pause

Mar 21, 2022 1 minute

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Pilot Begins for Faster 5G Broadband Wireless Internet at Howard

Mar 17, 2022 2 minutes