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Marci Rodgers on the left fixing red jacket costume of actor who is playing Michael Jackson

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Who’s Bad? Howard University Alum Marci Rodgers, a True Thriller as ‘Michael’ Movie Costume Designer

Howard Alumna Marci Rodgers served as costume designer for “Michael,” the most successful biopic of all time.

Jul 16, 2026 8 minutes

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Howard-NEON partnership

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University, NEON Bridge High School & Higher Education

Jul 15, 2026 6 minutes

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Howard University’s School of Business and Operation Capital City Launch Accelerator Program for Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs

Jul 10, 2026 6 minutes

Photo of Ordination of Bishop Robert Boxie in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Uplift

Howard University Chaplain Robert Boxie Becomes America’s Youngest Catholic Bishop

Jul 10, 2026 9 minutes

On the Yard Swimming Episode Slide

Podcasts and ConversationsMoorland Spingarn Research Center

On The Yard: The Meteoric Rise of Howard’s Swim and Dive Program

Mar 25, 2026

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Howard University Hosts Another Successful Year of Black Press Week

Mar 19, 2026 5 minutes

Forbes Panel at Howard University

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Howard University Partners with Forbes to Expand Pipeline for Black Journalists

Mar 19, 2026 2 minutes

Howard Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Win MEAC

*Student Athletes

Howard Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Claim 2026 MEAC Championships and Advance to NCAA Tournament While Making Howard History

Mar 16, 2026 4 minutes

Basketball team MEAC

*Student Athletes

Howard Men’s and Women’s Basketball Capture MEAC Regular Season Titles, Earn No. 1 Seeds in Conference Tournament

Mar 6, 2026 3 minutes

Convocation Speaker 26

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Howard University Marks 159th Charter Day with Call for 'Deeper Connection'

Mar 6, 2026 4 minutes

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Sports and Scholar-Athletes

Howard University Announces 2026 Football Schedule

Mar 4, 2026 4 minutes

Regina Drake - Hero

*Accolades

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

Mar 3, 2026 4 minutes

BHM Event Noochie Front Porch - Hero

*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