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In Memoriam

Remembering and honoring those in our community who we have lost 

Richard Smallwood at 2024 tribute

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.

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Photo of Congressman Charlie Rangel

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

Robert Flack Student Overlay

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

Ambassador Andrew Young is sworn in by fellow Howard alumnus Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Remembering President Jimmy Carter, Who Appointed Two Howard Alumni to His Cabinet

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Howard University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Barbara Harland

Richard Paul Thornell

Passing of Emeritus Professor Richard Paul Thornell

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In Memoriam: Alyce Chenault Gullattee, M.D.

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In Memoriam: Professor Bailus Walker, Jr.

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Passing of Retired Professor Leslie Hicks, Ph.D.

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Passing of Retired Professor Franklin Ampy

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In Memoriam: Dr. Peter Bainum

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Announcement of the Passing of Professor Todd Drumm

Earl G. Graves Sr.

In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Earl G. Graves Sr.

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Announcement Regarding Passing of Dr. Ralph Gomes