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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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Howard University School of Social Work Receives $1 Million Gift from Fred Taylor Family to Create Nonprofit Leaders Program

Nov 24, 2020 4 minutes

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Update on the HEART Grant and CARES Act Distributions

Nov 24, 2020 5 minutes

Dr. Frederick - charter day

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President Wayne A. I. Frederick Named Nonprofit Leader of the Year by Washington Business Journal

Nov 23, 2020 4 minutes

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President Frederick Addresses the Importance of Good Mental Health

Nov 20, 2020 6 minutes

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Howard University School of Business and HubSpot Partner to Establish a Center for Digital Business

Nov 18, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard University Launches Bachelor of Arts to Juris Doctor Joint Degree Program, Announces First Cohort

Nov 17, 2020 3 minutes

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Spring 2021 Status Update

Nov 16, 2020 5 minutes

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Howard University School of Business Announces The Nature’s Bounty Co. Scholarship Fund

Nov 16, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University and D.C. Department of Behavioral Health to Offer ‘Psychological First Aid’ Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov 12, 2020 4 minutes

Masked Students on Campus

Philanthropy

Howard University Receives $1 Million Gift from Heather and Jim Murren to Launch the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership

Nov 12, 2020 5 minutes