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The Yard at Commencement

Commencement's Graduate Processional, Called "The Long Walk," Represents Both a Symbolic Journey and a Cherished Connecting Space

The meaning and symbolism behind the historic Long Walk during Howard's Commencement.

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Roz Brewer

Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer of Spelman College on The Future of HBCUs and Producing the Leaders of Tomorrow

Bob Iger

Stay Studious: Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, 2026 Honorary Degree Candidate, Has Advice for Howard Grads

Benny Golson

On International Jazz Day, Paying Tribute to Benny Golson, Who Went from Howard to Hollywood While Helping to Transform Music

Fusion Festival Collective Wellbeing group photo. Credit Geneva Greene

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

HU Women and Men Swim Hero

Howard Swimming and Diving Makes History with Dual NEC Championships

Dorothy Porter

The Librarian Who Built the Home for Black Writing, and Other Alumni Who Have Changed Literature

Talitha Washington and Ashley Gatewood speaking on stage

HU-MasterCard Inclusive Growth Thought Leadership Lecture Series Kicks Off Howard’s 2026 Data Week

HU Love Hero 2

Bison Love Stories

presidents speak at howard university

U.S. Presidents Make History at Howard 

Dr. James K. Fortson portrait photo

Howard University Honors Dr. James K. Fortson with Distinguished Alumni Award

Woman to Woman 26

Sisterhood and Service in Action: Alpha Chapter’s 2026 Woman to Woman Conference Builds Power, Purpose, and Community

A school of social work student speaking to children outdoors in Cape Town

Howard School of Social Work Students Travel to Cape Town to Serve the Community

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On The Yard: The First Black President, Mordecai Johnson