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In Memoriam

Remembering and honoring those in our community who we have lost 

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For Howard University, Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Was A Bridge Between Generations

Jesse Jackson lived a life of truth and service on an international scale and was a treasured part of the Howard community.

Feb 17, 2026 14 minutes
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Remembering the Life of Double Alumnus, Gospel Music Pioneer Richard Smallwood

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
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In Memoriam

Announcement Regarding Passing of Dr. Ralph Gomes

Mar 24, 2020 3 minutes
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In Memoriam

Charting a Path for Women Leaders at Howard University

Mar 9, 2020 5 minutes
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In Memoriam

Judge Damon J. Keith Legacy Lives on at Howard University School of Law

Feb 7, 2020 3 minutes
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In Memoriam

Celebrating the Life of Joe Allen Hairston, Ed.D.

Jan 2, 2020 2 minutes
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Beloved Howard University Alumnus Elijah Cummings Praised at Campus Tribute

Dec 2, 2019 4 minutes
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Howard University Pays Tribute to Alumnus Congressman Elijah Cummings on Nov. 25

Nov 20, 2019 4 minutes
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In Memoriam

Celebrating the Life of James A. Donaldson, Ph.D.

Oct 21, 2019 3 minutes
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In Memoriam

The Passing of the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings

Oct 17, 2019 5 minutes
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Statement on the Passing of Distinguished Alumna and Professor Emerita, Toni Morrison

Aug 6, 2019 4 minutes
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Passing of Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Jr.

May 26, 2019 4 minutes