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Research and Discovery

Howard University’s Modern Medical Trailblazers

A curated selection from The Dig archive highlighting Howard University’s medical pioneers, innovators, and advocates whose contributions in medicine, research, and health equity have shaped care and inspired others.

Feb 5, 2026 2 minutes

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Student Athletes

100 Women for Howard Event Aims to Elevate Investment in Women’s Basketball

Feb 4, 2026 3 minutes

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ICYMI – Enjoy Our Top 5 Games of 2025

Jan 7, 2026 1 minute

Homecoming 2025

2025 Reflections: A 'One of One' Homecoming

Dec 26, 2025 1 minute

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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Sonya Smith Appointed to Lead Howard University’s Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy

Jun 12, 2024 3 minutes

Stephen Graham, the Chief Financial Officer of Howard University

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Chief Financial Officer Stephen Graham Concludes Service at Howard University

Jun 7, 2024 2 minutes

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Sheara Jennings, Ph.D., MSW Named Dean of Howard University School of Social Work

Jun 4, 2024 2 minutes

Change Makers

Howard University School of Law’s Lisa Crooms-Robinson Named Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellow

May 28, 2024 3 minutes

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Howard University Welcomes Gholston as Assistant Vice President for Post-Award and UARC Operations

May 28, 2024 2 minutes

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Howard University Joins Atlanta University Center Institutions to Announce EDTECH Africa Initiative

May 21, 2024 3 minutes

President Ben Vinson III with President Emeritus Wayne A.I. Frederick, Ph.D.

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Five Years of Howard Forward: A Retrospective Look at Strategic Achievements and Future Directions

May 16, 2024 4 minutes

Brown v Board of Education 70 year anniversary event celebration taking place on May 17, 2024 at the Howard University School of Law campus in Van Ness NW

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Howard University to Host Event Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Landmark Brown v. Board of Education Decision

May 15, 2024 3 minutes

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Howard University’s 18th President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. Shares Key Insights and Lessons from Campus Community Gatherings

Apr 23, 2024 5 minutes

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April is HU Research Month

Apr 8, 2024 12 minutes