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*Legacy and History

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

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*Legacy and History

Cathy Hughes School of Communications Honoring Legacy Through ‘55 for 55’ Celebration

Howard University's School of Communications is holding a "55 for 55" Honoree Reception, spotlight 55 alumni during its 55th anniversary year.

Oct 15, 2026 4 minutes

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*Legacy and History

Howard University 9/11 Initiative Unites Students with Veterans During 3 Days of Service, Reflection and Awareness

Sep 14, 2026 10 minutes

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*Accolades

Unpacking Why Howard University Ranks as No. 1 on Forbes’ ‘America’s Top HBCUs’ List

Aug 18, 2026 9 minutes

Howard University President Wayne Frederick wearing a suit and tie alongside three family members who are wearing Howard-branded t-shirts

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Howard University’s Class of 2030 Begin Their Bison Journey During Move-In Week

Aug 12, 2026 7 minutes

Dr. David Blackwell

*Change Makers

Dr. David Harold Blackwell: The Enduring Legacy of a Howard Luminary in the Age of AI

May 23, 2025 4 minutes

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Dr. Tonija Hope and Justin Hansford Among Howard Employees and Alumni Named in Washingtonian Magazine’s ‘Most Influential’ of 2025

May 15, 2025 6 minutes

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Howard University’s The Hilltop Editor Jacky "JD" Jean-Jacques Receives NABJ Student Journalist of the Year Award

May 15, 2025 2 minutes

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*Community

A "Golden Couple" Celebrates Their 50th Graduation Anniversary After Meeting at Howard University

May 9, 2025 4 minutes

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Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Honorary Degree Designee Natasha Trethewey: A Message of ‘Carrying On’ Through Loss and Letters

May 7, 2025 4 minutes

Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Brown

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Anesthesiologist, Honorary Degree Designee Emery Neal Brown on Understanding the Brain, Mentorship, and the Importance of HBCUs

May 5, 2025 4 minutes

Dr. Lonnie Bunch

*Change Makers

Dr. Lonnie Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Reflects on Preserving History and Culture

Apr 10, 2025 5 minutes