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Marci Rodgers on the left fixing red jacket costume of actor who is playing Michael Jackson

Who’s Bad? Howard University Alum Marci Rodgers, a True Thriller as ‘Michael’ Movie Costume Designer

Howard Alumna Marci Rodgers served as costume designer for “Michael,” the most successful biopic of all time.

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Three people sitting down on stage. Marcus johnson is on the far right, holding a mic and gesturing while talking

Howard University Professor and Jazz Musician Marcus Johnson Delivers Wisdom on Legacy, Entrepreneurship, AI at 2026 Essence Festival of Culture

Chuck Brown performing on stage with his guitar

Celebrating the Rhythmic Connection Between Howard University and Go-Go Music During Black Music Month

The Blackbyrds

Walking in Rhythm: The Blackbyrds’ Enduring Legacy from Howard University to the International Stage

Marci Rodgers on the left fixing red jacket costume of actor who is playing Michael Jackson

Who’s Bad? Howard University Alum Marci Rodgers, a True Thriller as ‘Michael’ Movie Costume Designer

Three people sitting down on stage. Marcus johnson is on the far right, holding a mic and gesturing while talking

Howard University Professor and Jazz Musician Marcus Johnson Delivers Wisdom on Legacy, Entrepreneurship, AI at 2026 Essence Festival of Culture

Chuck Brown performing on stage with his guitar

Celebrating the Rhythmic Connection Between Howard University and Go-Go Music During Black Music Month

The Blackbyrds

Walking in Rhythm: The Blackbyrds’ Enduring Legacy from Howard University to the International Stage

Alvin Hannon Blerdcon panelist. There are three people sitting behind a long table. Hannon is on the far left and he is holding a microphone

Is Howard University Producing the Next Generation of Blerds?

Mary Lovelace O'Neal in her studio crouching down around an array of art supplies

Howard University Remembers Mary Lovelace O’Neal: Fearless Alumna, Visionary Artist, Educator, and Activist

Kiki Shepard

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

Folajinmi Awofeso standing in front of the WHUT-TV studio

Howard University 2026 Audio Production Graduate Folajinmi Awofeso Transforms Love of Music into a Career

Jade and jadah

Synced Up: With More than 1M Followers, Graduating Howard Seniors Jade and Jadah Are Changing Social Media Forever

Bob Iger

Stay Studious: Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, 2026 Honorary Degree Candidate, Has Advice for Howard Grads