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In Memoriam

Remembering and honoring those in our community who we have lost 

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Remembering the Life of Double Alumnus, Gospel Music Pioneer Richard Smallwood

A founding member of the famed Howard Gospel Choir, Smallwood leaves a towering legacy both on campus and across the broader university community.

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes
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Howard University Remembers Congressman Charlie Rangel, Honorary Degree Recipient and Namesake of Fellowship Program Which Has Helped Increase Foreign Service Generalists from Underrepresented Backgrounds by a Third

May 31, 2025 7 minutes
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Howard University Celebrates the Extraordinary Life of Roberta Flack (B.M.E. ’58, D.Mus. ’75)

Feb 24, 2025 8 minutes
Ambassador Andrew Young is sworn in by fellow Howard alumnus Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
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Remembering President Jimmy Carter, Who Appointed Two Howard Alumni to His Cabinet

Jan 8, 2025 4 minutes
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In Memoriam: Saphronia Drake

Feb 8, 2021 3 minutes
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In Memoriam: Mayor David Dinkins

Nov 24, 2020 3 minutes
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Howard University Mourns the Passing of Gary L. Harris

Oct 27, 2020 4 minutes
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The Passing of Chairman Emeritus Wayman Smith III

Sep 16, 2020 2 minutes
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In Memoriam of Alumnus Chadwick Boseman

Aug 29, 2020 4 minutes
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Howard University Mourns the Passing of Student Zaniyah Griffin

Aug 29, 2020 1 minute
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Howard University Mourns the Loss of Congressman John R. Lewis

Jul 18, 2020 4 minutes
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96.3 WHUR Gospel Host Patrick Ellis Dies of Covid-19

Jul 17, 2020 2 minutes
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Passing of Professor Emeritus Arthur Sanderson Paul

Jul 9, 2020 3 minutes
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Howard University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Vincent Roux

Jun 2, 2020 3 minutes