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Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Howard's Bryce Harris Wins Nolan Richardson Award, Cementing Legacy as Heart and Soul of Bison Basketball

The five-year starter for the men’s basketball team has been named the recipient of the 2025–26 Nolan Richardson Award.

Apr 2, 2026 3 minutes

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Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Who Says Black Women Don’t Swim? Howard’s NEC Champion Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Makes History and Defies Stereotypes

Mar 31, 2026 17 minutes

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Women's History Month: Howard Alumna Jeanne Sinkford Broke Barriers As First Woman to Lead a College of Dentistry

Mar 28, 2026 7 minutes

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*Change Makers

Women's History Month: Ty Grace Is Building Champions, Shaping Legacy at The Mecca

Mar 27, 2026 6 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

Ta-Nehisi Coates and Dean Dana Williams

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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

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*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

Founders Library at Howard University

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

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ESPN’s “First Take” Stages Show on The Yard at Howard University

Sep 27, 2024 5 minutes

Shaun Kuperberg with Howard University's Volleyball Team

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Howard University Volleyball Coach Shaun Kupferberg Notches 400th Win

Sep 27, 2024 4 minutes

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School of Education Professor Kathryn Wiley Named American Educational Research Association 2025 Congressional Fellow

Sep 26, 2024 2 minutes