Commencement 2026
Honorary Degree Recipient Richard Smallwood's Family Reflects on His Monumental Gospel Legacy
Howard University honors legendary gospel composer and alumnus Richard Smallwood with a posthumous Doctor of Music degree during its 158th Commencement ceremony, celebrating a career that transformed gospel music worldwide.
May 5, 2026
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Honorary Degree Recipient Richard Smallwood's Family Reflects on His Monumental Gospel Legacy
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