Legacy and History

Howard and its graduates have changed the world through truth and service.

News

U.S. Presidents Make History at Howard

Few institutions have received similar attention from a succession of presidents who all understood Howard’s singular position as a beacon of opportunity and an example of American possibilities.

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

Legacy and History

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

Feb 6, 2026 4 minutes

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 3 minutes

Evolve

The Dream at The Mecca: Howard’s MLK Legacy in Practice

Jan 20, 2026 6 minutes

Coach Ted White Press Conference - Hero Image

News

A Bison Comes Home: Ted White Named Head Coach of Howard Football

Jan 14, 2026 5 minutes

Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, Coach Ted White and VP of Athletics Kery Davis pose holding Coach White's Howard football jersey. A Howard University cheerleader stands in the background.

Media Release

Howard University Names Ted White Head Football Coach

Jan 14, 2026 4 minutes

Change Makers

The Life and Legacy of Zora Neale Hurston: ‘A Genius of the South’

Jan 8, 2026 6 minutes

In Memoriam

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

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes

Community

Catch a Glimpse of The Mecca: 9 TV Shows and Films that Reference Howard University

Dec 18, 2025 14 minutes

Thought Leadership and Epiphanies

‘The Journey’ Returns: Howard University Relaunches President’s Signature Conversation Series

Dec 15, 2025 3 minutes

Howard University guard Bryce Harris on the court

Student Athletes

Howard University to Face North Carolina A&T at Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, Returning to the Site of MEAC History

Dec 3, 2025 4 minutes

Vanguard

Howard University Musical Theatre Major Kennedi Reece Set to Star in Anticipated ‘A Different World’ Sequel on Netflix

Nov 21, 2025 11 minutes

Homecoming 2025

Tradition, Precision, and Style Take Center Stage at Howard Homecoming Greek Step Show

Nov 5, 2025 5 minutes