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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

President Wayne A. I. Frederick

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Howard University President Wayne Frederick to Serve as 2021 Charter Day Convocation Speaker on March 5

Feb 26, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Receives Grant to Launch Online Gallery of African and African-American Art on March 1 featuring Exhibit Honoring David Driskell

Feb 25, 2021 3 minutes

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The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Announces $20 Million Endowment at Howard University to Establish the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership

Feb 24, 2021 7 minutes

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Lt. Govs. Garlin Gilchrist II and Mandela Barnes Join Donna Brazile for Howard University King Lecture Series

Feb 23, 2021 2 minutes

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Statement from President Frederick on the 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Feb 22, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Hosts Bison Roundtable on Women’s Empowerment Featuring The Estée Lauder Companies’ Nicole Monson, Executive Sponsor of She’s Howard: Own Your Power

Feb 22, 2021 3 minutes

Bill Gates and Students

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Bill Gates Discusses New Book ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster’ with Howard Students, CBS News’ Michelle Miller, Other Universities

Feb 19, 2021 3 minutes

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Forty Howard Students Selected for Goldman Sachs’ Inaugural Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program

Feb 17, 2021 3 minutes

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$100,000 Gift Establishes the Steven and Sybil Wolin Scholars Completion Scholarship

Feb 17, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Announces Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Treasurer

Feb 16, 2021 3 minutes