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Legacy

Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Scholarship, and Leadership

In 1976, Howard University launched the nation's first Ph.D. program in mathematics at an HBCU, and history was made.

Jan 29, 2026 7 minutes

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Student Athletes

Howard Football to Open 2026 Season on National Stage at Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Jan 23, 2026 3 minutes

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Uplift

Service, Scholarship, and the Dream in Action: Howard University Inspires the Next Generation on MLK Day

Jan 23, 2026 2 minutes

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Change Makers

Prince George’s County Executive and Howard Alumna Aisha Braveboy Presented With the ‘Bison Breaking Barriers Award’

Jan 22, 2026 7 minutes

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Howard Announces New 230,000 Square Foot Development That Will Eliminate a Vacant Lot and Fund Mission-Critical Priorities

Jan 29, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard University and Mathematica to Host Computational Social Science Summer Institute

Jan 29, 2020 5 minutes

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Howard University Appoints Author Lisa Farrington as Division of Fine Arts Associate Dean

Jan 28, 2020 2 minutes

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Valerie Jarrett Talks Vulnerability, Michelle Obama and More During Fireside Chat with Howard University President Frederick

Jan 28, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard Hosts Panel Confronting Black Land Theft in the U.S. on Jan. 29

Jan 27, 2020 3 minutes

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Public Health Alert Regarding the Coronavirus

Jan 24, 2020 3 minutes

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Howard University Assistant Professor Receives National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development Award

Jan 23, 2020 4 minutes

Dr. Frederick and Karsh STEM Scholars

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Howard University Receives $10M from Martha and Bruce Karsh; Largest Gift in its History

Jan 22, 2020 7 minutes

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Howard University Hospital Celebrates 27th Year at NBC4 Health and Fitness EXPO

Jan 17, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University President Wayne Frederick Hosts Fireside Chat with Valerie Jarrett

Jan 17, 2020 2 minutes