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Women's History Month: Howard Alumna Jeanne Sinkford Broke Barriers As First Woman to Lead a College of Dentistry

A full exploration of women’s history must include the numerous, invaluable contributions of Howard alumna Jeanne Craig Sinkford, DDS, Ph.D., the first woman dean of a dental school in the United States.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn

Honorary Alumnus Rep. Jim Clyburn Talks Reelection Run, ‘The First Eight’ During Howard Visit

Forbes Panel at Howard University

Howard University Partners with Forbes to Expand Pipeline for Black Journalists

2026 Howard University Men's Summit

Inaugural Howard University Men’s Summit Centers Legacy, Leadership, and Long-Term Goals

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Women's History Month: Howard Alumna Jeanne Sinkford Broke Barriers As First Woman to Lead a College of Dentistry

Rep. Jim Clyburn

Honorary Alumnus Rep. Jim Clyburn Talks Reelection Run, ‘The First Eight’ During Howard Visit

Forbes Panel at Howard University

Howard University Partners with Forbes to Expand Pipeline for Black Journalists

2026 Howard University Men's Summit

Inaugural Howard University Men’s Summit Centers Legacy, Leadership, and Long-Term Goals

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Howard University Marks 159th Charter Day with Call for 'Deeper Connection'

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What Does Charter Day Mean to You?

Howard University Legal Legends

Howard University’s Legal Legends

Dorothy Porter

The Librarian Who Built the Home for Black Writing, and Other Alumni Who Have Changed Literature

Dr. Jelani Cobb

‘Full of Strength’: Dr. Jelani Cobb’s Howard Origins

Feb King Lecture Series panel

Policy, Power, and the Future of HBCUs Spotlighted at February King Endowed Chair Lecture