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Howard chapter of Engineers Without Borders

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For Howard Students and Faculty, International Women in Engineering Day Is Everyday

Howard engineers and architects include students who are making a global difference.

Jun 23, 2026 4 minutes

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Water pump in Kenya

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

College of Engineering and Architecture Students Supply Water to a Kenyan Community and Earn National Recognition

Jun 23, 2026 5 minutes

Validation Lab

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

New Programs in AI, Microchip Design, and Construction Engineering Management Aggressively Prepare Howard Students for Fields Driven By Evolving Technologies

Jun 22, 2026 4 minutes

Professor Nadir Yilmaz

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Fundamentals of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Howard Engineering Professor Nadir Yilmaz Takes Readers on a Transformative Journey of Environmental Responsibility

Jun 22, 2026 2 minutes

howard football team

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

HU Indoor Track Hero

*Student Athletes

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

Feb 24, 2026 3 minutes

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

Feb 24, 2026 4 minutes

Fusion Festival Collective Wellbeing group photo. Credit Geneva Greene

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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

HU Women and Men Swim Hero

*Student Athletes

Howard Swimming and Diving Makes History with Dual NEC Championships

Feb 23, 2026 3 minutes

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

Feb 23, 2026 6 minutes

Talitha Washington and Ashley Gatewood speaking on stage

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

Feb 20, 2026 5 minutes