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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

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
Rep. Jim Clyburn
*Legacy and History

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
President Frederick with Freshman Experience 2.0
*Legacy and History

‘Obsess About the Journey’: Interim President Wayne Frederick Meets the Class of 2029 in Freshman Experience 2.0

Sep 24, 2025 4 minutes
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
*Change Makers

Trustee Emeritus Marie Johns, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks Open 2025-26 King Endowed Chair Series with a Call to “Elevate Our Voices”

Sep 23, 2025 6 minutes
Five Howard University leadership standing side by side, locking hands while looking out into a crowd for the university's convocation. They are all wearing university regalia robes of different colors such as red, black, and blue
*Milestones

Howard University Opens 2025-26 Academic Year with Reflections on Change and Calls to Action

Sep 19, 2025 4 minutes
Call to Chapel - Rev. Dr. Cudjoe
Uplift

Rev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes Speaks to “Call to Chapel” Attendees During a Sunday Service Celebrating New Student Leaders Commissioning

Sep 16, 2025 6 minutes
Ivan Bates Hero
*Change Makers

Lift as You Climb: Alumnus and Baltimore State Attorney Ivan Bates on the Importance of Student Leaders and the Impact of HBCUs

Sep 8, 2025 8 minutes
Chadwick Boseman Day Panel Discussion
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During Chadwick Boseman Day, Students and Alumni Honor the Late Actor and Celebrate Howard Artists

Sep 2, 2025 6 minutes
Howard students volunteering in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
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20 Years Ago, Hurricane Katrina’s Devastation Brought Out the Best in Howard University Students

Aug 29, 2025 10 minutes
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Save the Culture: 20 Fashion Moments That Changed Everything

Aug 27, 2025 9 minutes
Man standing behind a pulpit-like podium, gesturing with his hands as he talks. There is a woman on the far right doing ASL alongside him
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Rev. Al Sharpton Rallies Howard Community to ‘Fight Giants’ Ahead of March on Wall Street Event

Aug 25, 2025 3 minutes
Save the Culture Theater Edition
*Community

SAVE THE CULTURE THEATER: 20 Black Stage Plays Every Generation Must Know 

Aug 22, 2025 12 minutes