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Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Walking in Rhythm: The Blackbyrds’ Enduring Legacy from Howard University to the International Stage

In recognition of Black Music Month, Howard alums Keith Killgo and Joe Hall discuss the legacy of their group The Blackbyrds and their mentor, Donald Byrd.

Jun 17, 2026 8 minutes

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Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Historic Heights: Howard Athletics Delivers Unprecedented Success During 2025-2026 Season

Jun 15, 2026 5 minutes

Legacy and Lineage

From Dr. Eric Williams to Dr. Wayne Frederick: Howard’s Enduring Caribbean Legacy

Jun 2, 2026 4 minutes

Mary Lovelace O'Neal in her studio crouching down around an array of art supplies

In Memoriam

Howard University Remembers Mary Lovelace O’Neal: Fearless Alumna, Visionary Artist, Educator, and Activist

May 28, 2026 6 minutes

News

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

Feb 13, 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 4 minutes

*Research and Discovery

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

Feb 4, 2026 5 minutes

In Memoriam

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

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes

*Homecoming 2025

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

Nov 5, 2025 5 minutes

*Homecoming 2025

HUSA President Naesoj Ware and Vice President Payton Garcia on Leadership, Service, and Celebrating Howard’s ‘One of One’ Legacy this Homecoming Season

Oct 21, 2025 11 minutes

*Change Makers

From ‘Dirty Work’ to Diplomacy: Andrew Young Comes Home to Howard to Share Hard-Won Lessons in Civil Rights and Leadership from a 'One of One' Alumnus

Oct 15, 2025 8 minutes

News

George Henry White: How a Lone Congressman, Banker, Lawyer, and Howard Alumnus Made a ‘One of One’ Difference at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

Oct 9, 2025 8 minutes

Cox Jr. on stage gesturing toward his father in front row

*Homecoming 2025

"One of One" Faculty: Howard Celebrates Former Math Dept. Head Dr. Elbert Cox, the First Black Math Ph.D., and 100 Years of Black Mathematics Academic Excellence

Sep 30, 2025 7 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