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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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Beloved Howard University Alumnus Elijah Cummings Praised at Campus Tribute

Dec 2, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard University Awards Six Students with the 2019-20 Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship

Nov 25, 2019 5 minutes

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Howard University Hosts Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

Nov 25, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard Volleyball Rallies to Win Fifth Straight MEAC Title

Nov 25, 2019 2 minutes

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Howard University Pharmacy/MBA Student Named Prestigious Express Scripts Scholar

Nov 21, 2019 2 minutes

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Two Howard University Alumni Awarded 2020 Pickering Fellowships

Nov 20, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard University Pays Tribute to Alumnus Congressman Elijah Cummings on Nov. 25

Nov 20, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard University Appoints Paul Monteiro to AVP of External Affairs

Nov 19, 2019 2 minutes

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Howard School of Business Is Ranked Among Bloomberg Businessweek's Best Business Schools of 2019-20

Nov 14, 2019 2 minutes

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Howard University Students Return from Visiting Fashion Designer Carlos Campos with Renewed Energy to Achieve their Dreams

Nov 14, 2019 3 minutes