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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 Gospel Choir Performs on URBAN ONE HONORS, Airing Jan. 20 at 8 p.m., Plus MLK Day Performance

Jan 16, 2020 3 minutes

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Honoring the Life of Floyd J. Malveaux, M.D., Ph.D.

Jan 15, 2020 3 minutes

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U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Teams with Howard University for Initiative to Diversity STEM Disciplines

Jan 10, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University Receives Walters Gift of Art and Endowed Chair Announcement

Jan 9, 2020 3 minutes

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Howard University Launches New Emergency Alert System and Mobile App, Bison Safe

Jan 9, 2020 4 minutes

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Howard University’s Ivory Toldson, Ph.D., Selected for Education Week’s Annual List of Top 200 Education Professors

Jan 8, 2020 3 minutes

In Memoriam

Celebrating the Life of Joe Allen Hairston, Ed.D.

Jan 2, 2020 2 minutes

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Howard University Restored to Advanced Payment Method by Department of Education

Dec 17, 2019 2 minutes

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Howard University Student Gives a Stranger the Greatest Gift for the Holidays: Life

Dec 2, 2019 3 minutes

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Howard University Professor Achille Messac Named AAAS Fellow

Dec 2, 2019 3 minutes