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

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

Ibram X. Kendi named inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair

Feb 25, 2026 4 minutes

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

Feb 24, 2026 3 minutes

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Managing Billions in Investments, Four Howard Alumni Make Forbes List of Wealthiest Black Americans in Alternative Investments

Feb 24, 2026 4 minutes

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Join the ‘Transformation to Triumph Black Women’s Summit’ and Become Part of a Global Network of Support

Feb 24, 2026 4 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

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Howard University Communications Student Wins Social Media Competition and Trip to LA Film Premiere

Feb 4, 2019 3 minutes

President Frederick and Alfred Street Baptist Church Team

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Alfred Street Baptist Church Awards Howard University Seniors With $100K To Pay Off Tuition & Fee Balances

Feb 3, 2019 4 minutes