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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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Cedric the Entertainer to Emcee Howard University’s 2021 Charter Day Virtual Celebration on March 6

Mar 3, 2021 5 minutes

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Howard University Partners with Columbia University Press to Advance Black Studies and Diversify Academic Publishing

Mar 3, 2021 6 minutes

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WHUR Lands New Station to Expand the Quiet Storm

Mar 3, 2021 2 minutes

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Esq.

Mar 2, 2021 6 minutes

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Howard Provides Free, Virtual Tax Help to Community on Evenings and Weekends

Mar 1, 2021 3 minutes

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Celebrate Howard Women on the Frontlines on March 3 at 12 p.m. EST

Mar 1, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Architecture Professor Bradford Grant Receives 2021 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award

Mar 1, 2021 3 minutes

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Apply for 2021 Junior Faculty Writing & Creative Works Summer Academy, Deadline is March 19

Mar 1, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund

Mar 1, 2021 4 minutes

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Lt. Govs. Garlin Gilchrist II and Mandela Barnes Join Donna Brazile to Discuss Voting Rights and Rebuilding Democracy

Feb 26, 2021 3 minutes