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*Legacy and History

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Women’s History Month: The Howard Legacy of Gwendolyn Stewart King

The alumna and former Social Security commissioner’s career is defined by public service, leadership, and a commitment to the next generation.

Mar 31, 2026 5 minutes

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

Mar 28, 2026 7 minutes

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

Mar 24, 2026 4 minutes

Forbes Panel at Howard University

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Howard University Partners with Forbes to Expand Pipeline for Black Journalists

Mar 19, 2026 2 minutes

Feb King Lecture Series panel

*Thought Leadership and Epiphanies

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

Feb 19, 2026 8 minutes

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Howard University's Trailblazers of the Performing Arts

Feb 18, 2026 8 minutes

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

Feb 17, 2026 14 minutes

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U.S. Presidents Make History at Howard

Feb 13, 2026 19 minutes

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Howard University Honors Dr. James K. Fortson with Distinguished Alumni Award

Feb 13, 2026 4 minutes

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Howard University Honors Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr. With Distinguished Alumni Award

Feb 6, 2026 4 minutes

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*Change Makers

Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad and Trustee Don Christian Headline Charter Day Dinner and Convocation Honoring Howard History and Esteemed Alumni

Feb 5, 2026 4 minutes

*Research and Discovery

On World Cancer Day, Interim President Frederick Talks Research, Leadership, and Mission

Feb 4, 2026 5 minutes

*Vanguard: Arts and Culture

Howard University Gallery of Art Lends Elizabeth Catlett Works to Major Exhibition on Black Women’s Historical Memory

Jan 30, 2026 3 minutes

$Math Dept 50th Hero$

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Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Scholarship, and Leadership

Jan 29, 2026 7 minutes