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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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Howard Spanish Majors Are Ready for a Bad Bunny Super Bowl

Feb 6, 2026 4 minutes

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

Feb 4, 2026 6 minutes

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Howard University Gallery of Art Lends Elizabeth Catlett Works to Major Exhibition on Black Women’s Historical Memory

Jan 30, 2026 3 minutes

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White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Names 2023 HBCU Scholars | U.S. Department of Education

Sep 27, 2023 3 minutes

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Virginia Elementary School Renamed for Howard University Professor Lois Harrison-Jones

Sep 27, 2023 4 minutes

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The Academy and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to Present Howard University a Replacement of Hattie McDaniel’s Best Supporting Actress Academy Award®

Sep 26, 2023 6 minutes

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2023 Opening Convocation: President Ben Vinson III Promises Howard University at ‘Maximum Strength’

Sep 26, 2023 4 minutes

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Howard University Hosts a Community Cookout to Welcome 18th President Ben Vinson III, PhD

Sep 21, 2023 2 minutes

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Howard University Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State

Sep 18, 2023 4 minutes

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Moorland-Spingarn Research Center to Host Second Annual International Black Writers Festival

Sep 13, 2023 3 minutes

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Cure Sickle Cell Now! Howard University Hospital’s Annual ‘Stomp Out Sickle Cell Move-On’ Event Set for Saturday, Sept. 23

Sep 13, 2023 3 minutes

Howard University’s 18th President, Ben Vinson III, PhD

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Howard University to Celebrate 156th Opening Convocation with President Ben Vinson III as Keynote Speaker

Sep 12, 2023 2 minutes

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Howard University Expands Its Partnership with IEI:Lead to Increase Learning Opportunities for Aspiring School District Leaders

Sep 6, 2023 3 minutes