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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 Graduate School Announces the 2020 Edward Bouchet Scholars

Apr 16, 2020 7 minutes

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Academic Updates

Apr 16, 2020 2 minutes

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U.S. Representative and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn Joins King Lecture Series April 16

Apr 15, 2020 2 minutes

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CARES Act Federal Funding Earmarked for Students

Apr 15, 2020 3 minutes

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Howard University's Team Effort to Ship Tablets to Students in Need

Apr 15, 2020 1 minute

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Professor Bailus Walker, Jr.

Apr 15, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard Human and Civil Rights Clinic Urges SCOTUS to Consider Implications Against Black Protesters in Case Against Black Lives Matter Activist

Apr 15, 2020 3 minutes

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U.S. Senator Kamala Harris Sheds Light on Government Response to Coronavirus During King Lecture Series with Donna Brazile

Apr 14, 2020 3 minutes

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Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick Selected as First Ever Educational Honoree by Lowell F. Hawthorne Foundation

Apr 14, 2020 3 minutes

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Howard University Wins LEAD Gold Award for Revamped University Homepage

Apr 14, 2020 2 minutes