Milestones

Celebrating the significant anniversaries and triumphs from across the University

News

Howard University Marks 159th Charter Day with Call for 'Deeper Connection'

The university celebrated its founding with the 159th Charter Day Convocation with keynote remarks by alumnus and business leader Donald B. “Don” Christian (BBA ’90).

Mar 6, 2026 4 minutes

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Accolades

Ibram X. Kendi Reflects on Legacy of the ‘Father of Black History’ as Howard’s Inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History

Mar 3, 2026 3 minutes

Accolades

National Black Movie Day: Two Howard Shorts You Should Watch This Weekend

Feb 20, 2026 3 minutes

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Community

Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Professor Pat Parks Named Co‑Producer on Broadway’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

Jan 16, 2026 6 minutes

Pictures from the March on Washington held in Washington DC. Howard University community members speak to the rally

Milestones

The Relevance of the March on Washington

Aug 24, 2023 4 minutes

Army ROTC Cadets in Founders Library at Howard University, circa 1955

Change Makers

Howard University’s History of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Jul 25, 2023 4 minutes

Chairman Morse shaking Dr. Frederick's hand

News

Howard University Congratulates Dr. Frederick & Retiring Trustees at Celebratory Dinner

Jun 14, 2023 3 minutes

Sheba Tartt of Howard University celebrates graduating and being the eldest member of the 2023 HU Commencement class

Community

“The best is yet to come,” Sheba Tartt: Class of 2023’s Eldest Member

May 11, 2023 4 minutes

News

Howard University Appoints Stacey Abrams, Esq. As Inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

Apr 5, 2023 5 minutes

Howard President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick adorns School of Law Dean Danielle R. Holley with the Presidential Medal during the 2023 Charter Day Convocation

News

Charter Day: President Frederick Awards Danielle Holley with Presidential Medal During Convocation

Mar 13, 2023 3 minutes

Change Makers

The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center rings book lover, media specialist Christina Vortia as Rare Books Librarian

Feb 28, 2023 4 minutes

Danielle Holley stands among book cases in Founder's Library

Community

An Institution Extender. An Institution Builder.

Feb 16, 2023 5 minutes

Milestones

Top 5 Moments of HU 2022

Dec 21, 2022 2 minutes

News

Hannah-Jones Opens Journalism & Democracy Center: ‘A Big Day For Me, A Big Day For Howard’

Nov 22, 2022 3 minutes