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Accolades

Howard Honors Regina Drake with the LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award

This year’s distinguished honoree has served in the Office of the Provost for 35 years.

Mar 3, 2026 4 minutes

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Vanguard: Arts and Culture

The Influence of Entertainment on Social Change – A Black History Month Advocacy Panel Discussion

Feb 27, 2026 8 minutes

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi stands at a podium at Founder's Library at Howard University

Media Release

Howard University Announces Dr. Ibram X. Kendi as the Inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History

Feb 25, 2026 4 minutes

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Student Athletes

Howard Women’s Track and Field Captures Fifth Straight MEAC Indoor Championship

Feb 24, 2026 3 minutes

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Leelannee Malin, Ph.D. Becomes the First African American President of the Women in Sports and Events DC Chapter

Feb 12, 2019 3 minutes

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School of Education Faculty Member and Doctoral Student Shed Light on Importance of Maroons Through Book and Film

Feb 11, 2019 3 minutes

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Howard University Launches “Second Year Experience: Mecca Made” to Increase Retention and On-time Graduation

Feb 11, 2019 4 minutes

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Howard University College of Medicine’s Johnothan Smileye to Serve as Chair of Student National Medical Association

Feb 11, 2019 3 minutes

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Alumna Taraji P. Henson Reminisces on Howard Days, and One Regret, During the DC Premiere of Her Movie “What Men Want” – Out Now!

Feb 9, 2019 3 minutes

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Daytime Talk Show THE REAL Visits Howard University During Black History Month Tour

Feb 7, 2019 2 minutes

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Dean of College of Engineering and Architecture to be Featured During Global STEM Conference

Feb 7, 2019 3 minutes

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Howard University Releases A “Hot 15” List of Books for Black History Month

Feb 6, 2019 8 minutes

Marc Lasry and Howard School of Business Leadership

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Milwaukee Bucks Owner Joins Howard School of Business, Shares Insights About Building a Successful Career in Finance and Investing

Feb 6, 2019 2 minutes

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NAACP President Derrick Johnson Joins King Lecture Series for 'Continuing Black History: Where Do We Go From Here?'

Feb 5, 2019 2 minutes