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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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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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Here’s Help for Holiday Loneliness

Dec 17, 2025 9 minutes

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Carestream Dental, Howard University Partner to Advance Digital Dentistry and Technology Innovation

Jan 25, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Receives $5 Million for Just Futures Initiative from Mellon Foundation Grant

Jan 21, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Celebrates Vice President Kamala Harris

Jan 20, 2021 3 minutes

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‘The Sky Is the Limit’ at Howard University; Student Dreams Take Flight With Harris Victory

Jan 19, 2021 3 minutes

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

Jan 18, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Hosts a Virtual Pre-Inauguration Celebration on Jan. 20

Jan 18, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard Alumni Share Reflections as Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Prepares to Take the White House

Jan 15, 2021 5 minutes

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Howard University Chess Club Wins 2020 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship

Jan 15, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard Leaders Discuss Historic Election of Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris as Inauguration Approaches

Jan 12, 2021 5 minutes

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Walker’s Legacy Establishes $25,000 Scholarship for Howard University Female Student Entrepreneurs

Jan 12, 2021 3 minutes