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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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Office of the President: Re-opening Updates on Housing, Fees and Quarantine

Aug 1, 2020 8 minutes

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Howard Ph.D. Student Receives $10K Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award to Research Voter Disenfranchisement of Formerly Incarcerated Persons

Jul 31, 2020 4 minutes

Philanthropy

Howard University Receives Transformative Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Jul 28, 2020 3 minutes

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Racial Justice Groups Urge Lawmakers to Address Structural Racism in Coronavirus Relief

Jul 28, 2020 6 minutes

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Howard University Announces HBO’s $1 Million Gift for an Endowed Fellowship to Support Students Pursuing Entertainment Careers

Jul 27, 2020 4 minutes

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Cienna Benn Named 2020 Beinecke Scholar

Jul 27, 2020 3 minutes

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National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing & Awareness Day Recognized July 21

Jul 27, 2020 2 minutes

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DC Travel Update

Jul 25, 2020 2 minutes

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Dr. Harold Trulear Appointed to Board of Trustees of the Public Defenders Service Uses Personal Experiences and Teaching to Advance Criminal Justice Reform

Jul 24, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard University College of Pharmacy Wins ‘Rookie Award’ for National Medication Adherence Challenge

Jul 23, 2020 3 minutes