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Howard's Bryce Harris Wins Nolan Richardson Award, Cementing Legacy as Heart and Soul of Bison Basketball

The five-year starter for the men’s basketball team has been named the recipient of the 2025–26 Nolan Richardson Award.

Apr 2, 2026 3 minutes

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Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Who Says Black Women Don’t Swim? Howard’s NEC Champion Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Makes History and Defies Stereotypes

Mar 31, 2026 17 minutes

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Women's History Month: Howard Alumna Jeanne Sinkford Broke Barriers As First Woman to Lead a College of Dentistry

Mar 28, 2026 7 minutes

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Women's History Month: Ty Grace Is Building Champions, Shaping Legacy at The Mecca

Mar 27, 2026 6 minutes

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Howard University Mourns the Loss of Congressman John R. Lewis

Jul 18, 2020 4 minutes

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96.3 WHUR Gospel Host Patrick Ellis Dies of Covid-19

Jul 17, 2020 2 minutes

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Smithsonian’s National Zoo Welcomes Two New Bison

Jul 16, 2020 4 minutes

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Proclamation 10052 - Foreign Work Visa Suspension

Jul 15, 2020 3 minutes

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Associate Professor Shameka Stanford Appointed as Vice Chair of Juvenile Justice for the Maryland State Advisory Group

Jul 15, 2020 3 minutes

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Board of Trustees Elects Dr. Laurence C. Morse as Chairman

Jul 15, 2020 3 minutes

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Update Regarding SEVP Rescinding Fall COVID-19 Guidance

Jul 14, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University’s Dr. Leo E. Rouse Receives American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award

Jul 13, 2020 2 minutes

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96.3 WHUR Radio Legend Patrick Ellis Hospitalized for Treatment of Coronavirus

Jul 13, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University Alumni Association Announces 2020 Administration

Jul 9, 2020 3 minutes