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On The Yard: The First Black President, Mordecai Johnson

On this episode of On the Yard, President Mordecai Johnson’s legacy comes to life – from his days as a Baptist minister to leading Howard through the most pivotal time of the 20th century.

Feb 9, 2026

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Vanguard

Howard Spanish Majors Are Ready for a Bad Bunny Super Bowl

Feb 6, 2026 4 minutes

Change Makers

Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad and Trustee Don Christian Headline Charter Day Dinner and Convocation Honoring Howard History and Esteemed Alumni

Feb 5, 2026 3 minutes

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Heart, Faith, and Focus: How Zennia Thomas Found Herself Again at Howard

Feb 4, 2026 6 minutes

Media Release

Schwartz Family Foundation Donates to Howard University’s GRACE Grant Fund for Pre-Med Students

Oct 11, 2024 3 minutes

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The First Howard University Homecoming

Oct 9, 2024 6 minutes

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Cedric Mobley, Kweli Zukeri Named Assistant Vice Presidents in Office of University Communications

Oct 8, 2024 3 minutes

President Ben Vinson III at induction ceremony

Accolades

Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., Inducted In 2024 Class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Oct 8, 2024 3 minutes

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Alumnus, Sterling Brown Chair Ta-Nehisi Coates Brings Book Tour to Howard University

Oct 8, 2024 5 minutes

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Ready for a Homecoming Anniversary 100 Years in the Making

Oct 8, 2024 5 minutes

Change Makers

Dr. Morris Thomas Receives Quality Matters Directors’ Award for Exceptional Service

Oct 8, 2024 2 minutes

Kevin Linder, Howard University Faculty Ombudsperson

Media Release

Howard University Announces Kevin Linder as Faculty Ombudsperson

Oct 7, 2024 2 minutes

Student Panelists from the International Black Writers Fest

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International Black Writers Festival Hosts Student Panel Writers Unbound: A Showcase of Howard's Literary Talent

Oct 4, 2024 4 minutes

Media Release

Howard University Announces Promotions of Hazel M. Cherry and Joseph Dillard to Assistant Dean Roles at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel

Oct 1, 2024 3 minutes