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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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Wichita Library to be Named After Ronald W. Walters, Ph.D.

Jan 8, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Condemns Violent Events at the U.S. Capitol

Jan 8, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University President Issues a Vaccine Public Service Announcement: When The Time Comes, Get Vaccinated!

Jan 6, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Director of Public Relations Alonda Thomas Receives PRNEWS’ Top Women in PR Award

Dec 18, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard University Historian Lopez Matthews Jr. to Advise U.S. Racial Healing Leadership Group

Dec 15, 2020 3 minutes

SPECIAL EVENT: Howard University, August Wilson Society and Netflix Present Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Virtual Jam Session with Phylicia Rashad, George C. Wolfe, Colman Domingo and more

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SPECIAL EVENT: Howard University, August Wilson Society and Netflix Present Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Virtual Jam Session with Phylicia Rashad, George C. Wolfe, Colman Domingo and more

Dec 11, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University Announces 2021 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellows

Dec 10, 2020 3 minutes

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Howard University School of Education Endorsed by College Board to Host Advanced Placement Summer Institute in 2021

Dec 10, 2020 4 minutes

Sandra Edmonds Crewe

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Howard University School of Social Work Dean Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Ph.D., MSW, Receives Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award

Dec 10, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard University Completes Self-Study Process and Middle States Visit

Dec 8, 2020 4 minutes