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Jamerson Watson

Commencement 2026

For Master's Graduate Jamerson Watson, Social Work is Not Just A Profession; It's a Ministry

Jamerson Watson is preparing to use his dual master's degree in social work and divinity to make a meaningful change in society.

May 8, 2026 3 minutes

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The Yard at Commencement

Commencement 2026

Commencement's Graduate Processional, Called "The Long Walk," Represents Both a Symbolic Journey and a Cherished Connecting Space

May 7, 2026 6 minutes

Roz Brewer

Commencement 2026

Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer of Spelman College on The Future of HBCUs and Producing the Leaders of Tomorrow

May 5, 2026 11 minutes

Bob Iger

Commencement 2026

Stay Studious: Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, 2026 Honorary Degree Candidate, Has Advice for Howard Grads

May 4, 2026 5 minutes

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Watch Fireside Chat with President Frederick and U.N. Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on April 30

Apr 26, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Announces Legendary Attorney Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Commencement Address

Apr 26, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Announces 2021-2022 Just-Julian Scholars

Apr 23, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Announces $200,000 Service and Justice Scholarship Fund Endowed in Memory of Alumnus David Neal McGruder, Esq.

Apr 21, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard to Host Virtual Accepted Student Day For The Class of 2025

Apr 16, 2021 2 minutes

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Alumna Taylor Rainey Becomes Howard University’s First Foreign Affairs IT Fellow

Apr 15, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University - UCLA Fielding School Team Awarded $1.7 Million for Research on Racism and COVID-19 Crisis Communication

Apr 15, 2021 6 minutes

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Howard University Student David Edgerton III Named 2021 Truman Scholar

Apr 14, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University SVP Debbi Jarvis Joins Goodwill of Greater Washington Board of Directors

Apr 14, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Announces Timothy Millner as Executive Director of Physical Facilities

Apr 14, 2021 4 minutes