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Sonya Smith Appointed to Lead Howard University’s Research Institute on Tactical Autonomy Washington, D.C. - Howard University announced that Sonya Smith, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as executive director of the University’s Research Institute Autonomy (RITA). Also referred to as the University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, the University’s RITA is only one of 15 centers in the United States. Smith is no stranger to the University, joining as faculty in 1995 after becoming the fi

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Howard University CEA Professor Sonya Smith Elected to AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows

Howard University professor Sonya T. Smith, Ph.D., has been elected to the AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows, recognizing her contributions to computational fluid dynamics, thermal engineering and aerospace research.

Sep 28, 2026 3 minutes

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Legacy and Lineage

Howard University Honors Retirees, Inaugurates Academic Year at 159th Opening Convocation

Sep 25, 2026 6 minutes

Howard University Retirees at the Retirement Celebration posed for a photo at the Retirement Celebration, in between Anthony Wutoh and Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick at the Blackburn Center Ballroom

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2,000 Years of Service: Howard University Retirees Honored at Celebration

Sep 24, 2026 7 minutes

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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Researchers Advance Decade-Long Study of HIV and Sickle Cell Disease

Sep 23, 2026 4 minutes

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Forward! Howard University Announces 2019 Howard Homecoming Event Schedule and Theme

Sep 13, 2019 8 minutes

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Howard University School of Business Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Moody’s Corporation and Alumni

Sep 12, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard University Simulation & Clinical Skills Center Gets Spotlight During Global Simulation Week

Sep 12, 2019 2 minutes

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Howard University Department of Political Science Welcomes Ravi K. Perry, Ph.D. as Chair

Sep 11, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard University Graduate School to Host the 2019 Annual Edward Bouchet National Graduate Forum, Sept 11-12

Sep 9, 2019 6 minutes

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Step Afrika! Returns for Howard University 2019 Alumni Jazz Brunch on October 13

Sep 9, 2019 3 minutes

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Howard University Ranked Top Private Institution Among National Universities Graduating Pell Grant Students

Sep 9, 2019 3 minutes

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Howard University to Host Inaugural August Wilson Ground Lecture Series, Featuring Performance by Theatre Arts Department, Sept. 19

Sep 5, 2019 3 minutes

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Freshmen Begin Their Howard Journey, Continue Howard Legacy

Sep 3, 2019 4 minutes

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Bison Show Their Pride at the Athletics Pep Rally on College Colors Day

Aug 31, 2019 3 minutes