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Richard Smallwood at 2024 tribute

Legacy

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

A founding member of the famed Howard Gospel Choir, Smallwood leaves a towering legacy both on campus and across the broader university community.

Jan 2, 2026 4 minutes

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Founders Library at Howard

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25 Defining Moments for Howard in 2025

Dec 22, 2025 9 minutes

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Community

Catch a Glimpse of The Mecca: 9 TV Shows and Films that Reference Howard University

Dec 18, 2025 14 minutes

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News

Here’s Help for Holiday Loneliness

Dec 17, 2025 9 minutes

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Community

Thee Amplify Project: Everyone Deserves to Be Part of This Great Thing Called Music

Dec 1, 2025 3 minutes

Black Light Film Showcase Promo

News

Inaugural Black Light Short Film Showcase Spotlights Howard’s Film Talent Across Generations

Nov 25, 2025 4 minutes

Kennedi Reece Hero

Vanguard

Howard University Musical Theatre Major Kennedi Reece Set to Star in Anticipated ‘A Different World’ Sequel on Netflix

Nov 21, 2025 11 minutes

HUASB volunteers and WHUR staff outside for the Food2Feed Donation drive

News

47th Annual Food2Feed Delivers Hope, Raising Over $60,000 for DMV Families in Need

Nov 18, 2025 3 minutes

Research

Howard Political Science Professor Marcus Board Jr. Named a 2025-26 Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard University

Nov 14, 2025 4 minutes

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Advocacy

National Diabetes Day: Expert Says Awareness and Access Can Shift Diabetes Trends for Minority Communities

Nov 14, 2025 3 minutes

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News

Howard University Hip-Hop Studies Conference Returns

Nov 12, 2025 1 minute

Flyer for the 16th Annual Conference on Stigma

News

Howard University to Host 16th Annual International Conference on Stigma

Nov 10, 2025 3 minutes

Black Girl Vitamins and Women's Basketball Team

Student Athletes

Black Girl Vitamins Partners with Howard University Women’s Basketball Team to Champion Health, Empowerment, and Excellence

Nov 7, 2025 3 minutes

Women's Cross Country Team running in MEAC championship

News

Howard University Women’s Cross Country Captures 2025 MEAC Championship

Nov 6, 2025 4 minutes