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Jamerson Watson

Commencement 2026

For Master's Graduate Jamerson Watson, Social Work is Not Just A Profession; It's a Ministry

Jamerson Watson is preparing to use his dual master's degree in social work and divinity to make a meaningful change in society.

May 8, 2026 3 minutes

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The Yard at Commencement

Commencement 2026

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

May 7, 2026 6 minutes

Roz Brewer

Commencement 2026

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

May 5, 2026 11 minutes

Bob Iger

Commencement 2026

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

May 4, 2026 5 minutes

*Change Makers

Howard University Men’s Basketball Coach Kenny Blakeney Recognized as a 2023 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Award Winner

Nov 17, 2023 3 minutes

President Ben Vinson III at Inauguration

*Community

Photo Essay: The Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Ben Vinson III

Nov 16, 2023 3 minutes

J. Jarpa Dawuni

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J. Jarpa Dawuni Named Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation Research Grant

Nov 15, 2023 3 minutes

Howard University Hospital

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Howard University Takes Step to Advance Vision for Howard University Hospital

Nov 14, 2023 3 minutes

*Accolades

Political Science Student Babajide Tella Receives the 2023-2024 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award

Nov 14, 2023 2 minutes

A Celebration for Student Veterans and Military-Connected Families” on Thursday, November 9.

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Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Services Begins New Chapter in Commitment to Military-Connected Students

Nov 9, 2023 3 minutes

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Washington DC Small Business Development Center Launches Online Marketplace

Nov 8, 2023 2 minutes

Stigma Conference

*Community

Howard University: International Conference on Stigma Focus Set for November 14-17

Nov 7, 2023 4 minutes

President Vinson at inauguration

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Presidential Inauguration Address by Ben Vinson III, Ph.D.

Nov 6, 2023 14 minutes

Howard University President Vinson at Inauguration

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With A Loving Embrace, Howard University Formally Installs Ben Vinson III as 18th President

Nov 4, 2023 4 minutes