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

Milestones

Office of the President: Observing Juneteenth

Jun 18, 2020 2 minutes

News

Howard University Savings Plan Wins 2020 Signature Award

Jun 11, 2020 4 minutes

Philanthropy

Honda Awards Grant to the Howard University All-Star Team; Students Donate It to Campus Food Pantry

Jun 8, 2020 3 minutes

News

Howard University Announces Six U.S. Fulbright 2020-2021 Honorees

Jun 5, 2020 5 minutes

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Howard University Office of University Communications Wins 2020 Bronze Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America

May 29, 2020 4 minutes

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WHUR-FM Awarded 5th Crystal Award by National Association of Broadcasters

May 28, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard Student Virgil Parker Selected as 2020 Rangel Summer Fellow

May 14, 2020 3 minutes

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Associate Professor Jennifer Thomas Named “Teacher of the Year,” Converts Classroom into Remote Newsroom During COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020 3 minutes

News

Howard University Hosts 153rd Charter Day Celebration in Honor of Howard’s Legacy

Mar 9, 2020 5 minutes

News

Charter Day Convocation: Trustee Hale Lauds Howard University as Beacon of Black Power, Creativity and Brilliance

Mar 6, 2020 4 minutes