News | The Dig at Howard University

News

Important updates regarding campus operations and University affairs for the Howard community

Bryce Harris Hero 2

Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Howard's Bryce Harris Wins Nolan Richardson Award, Cementing Legacy as Heart and Soul of Bison Basketball

The five-year starter for the men’s basketball team has been named the recipient of the 2025–26 Nolan Richardson Award.

Apr 2, 2026 3 minutes

Read Story " Howard's Bryce Harris Wins Nolan Richardson Award, Cementing Legacy as Heart and Soul of Bison Basketball "

2026 Howard University Swim Team

Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Who Says Black Women Don’t Swim? Howard’s NEC Champion Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Makes History and Defies Stereotypes

Mar 31, 2026 17 minutes

collage of dr jeanne sinkford

News

Women's History Month: Howard Alumna Jeanne Sinkford Broke Barriers As First Woman to Lead a College of Dentistry

Mar 28, 2026 7 minutes

Ty Grace Hero

*Change Makers

Women's History Month: Ty Grace Is Building Champions, Shaping Legacy at The Mecca

Mar 27, 2026 6 minutes

Basketball team MEAC

*Student Athletes

Howard Men’s and Women’s Basketball Capture MEAC Regular Season Titles, Earn No. 1 Seeds in Conference Tournament

Mar 6, 2026 3 minutes

Convocation Speaker 26

News

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

Mar 6, 2026 4 minutes

Regina Drake - Hero

*Accolades

Howard Honors Regina Drake with the LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award

Mar 3, 2026 4 minutes

BHM Event Noochie Front Porch - Hero

*Vanguard: Arts and Culture

The Influence of Entertainment on Social Change – A Black History Month Advocacy Panel Discussion

Feb 27, 2026 8 minutes

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi stands at a podium at Founder's Library at Howard University

Media Release

Howard University Announces Dr. Ibram X. Kendi as the Inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History

Feb 25, 2026 4 minutes

HU Indoor Track Hero

*Student Athletes

Howard Women’s Track and Field Captures Fifth Straight MEAC Indoor Championship

Feb 24, 2026 3 minutes

News

Managing Billions in Assets, Four Howard Alumni Make Forbes List of Wealthiest Black Americans in Alternative Investments

Feb 24, 2026 4 minutes

Fusion Festival Collective Wellbeing group photo. Credit Geneva Greene

News

Join the ‘Transformation to Triumph Black Women’s Summit’ and Become Part of a Global Network of Support

Feb 24, 2026 4 minutes

HU Women and Men Swim Hero

*Student Athletes

Howard Swimming and Diving Makes History with Dual NEC Championships

Feb 23, 2026 3 minutes

News

The Librarian Who Built the Home for Black Writing, and Other Alumni Who Have Changed Literature

Feb 23, 2026 6 minutes