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

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TIAA and Howard University Win 2021 Eddy Awards

Mar 11, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Receives Reaccreditation From The Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Mar 11, 2021 2 minutes

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President Frederick Delivers Charter Day Address

Mar 5, 2021 16 minutes

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Charter Day Convocation: President Wayne A. I. Frederick Says Howard University Historically Positioned for Social Change, Institutional Renewal

Mar 5, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Announces 2021 Charter Day Award Recipients

Mar 4, 2021 6 minutes

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Cedric the Entertainer to Emcee Howard University’s 2021 Charter Day Virtual Celebration on March 6

Mar 3, 2021 5 minutes

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Celebrate Howard Women on the Frontlines on March 3 at 12 p.m. EST

Mar 1, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University President Wayne Frederick to Serve as 2021 Charter Day Convocation Speaker on March 5

Feb 26, 2021 3 minutes

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Change Makers

Being First: A Q&A with Ashley Gray, PhD

Feb 1, 2021 3 minutes

News

Howard University Showtime Marching Band To Escort Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris for Inauguration

Jan 18, 2021 3 minutes