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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

Members of the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hold up their $3,000 checks as the sorority winners of the 2023 Homecoming Step Show

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Howard University's Homecoming Step Show Electrifies Sold-Out Burr Gymnasium

Oct 24, 2023 3 minutes

Kaliii performs on Yardfest stage with Howard University dance team

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Howard University Partners with NYX Professional Makeup and Procter & Gamble to Bring Rapper Kaliii, R&B Artist Victoria Monét, $25,000 in Cash Prizes to Annual Yardfest Homecoming Concert

Oct 20, 2023 2 minutes

Darius Cooney and Joshua John-Louis, one of eight recipients of 2023 Howard University's Lavender Scholarship, pose together for their photos

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The 2023 Lavender Reception Celebrates, Awards Queer Howard Students During 'Revival' Homecoming

Oct 19, 2023 5 minutes

Members of Howard University's basketball team rallies together during the 2023 Bison Madness event to kickoff Howard Homecoming

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2023 Howard Revival Homecoming: The Mecca Welcomes Basketball Teams During Bison Madness

Oct 18, 2023 2 minutes

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Howard University Welcomes the 2023-2024 Royal Court, Begins Homecoming Festivities

Oct 16, 2023 4 minutes

Revival Banner Howard homecoming

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Howard University Readies Alumni, Students, Families and Community for a Homecoming Revival

Oct 11, 2023 3 minutes

PitchHU group photo

*Research

Howard University’s Office of Research and Fiserv Announce Winners of PitchHU 3.0 Incubator

Oct 11, 2023 5 minutes

breast cancer month

*Community

Howard University Cancer Center Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 5, 2023 3 minutes

Taraji P. Henson stands with representatives of the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship

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Taraji P. Henson Visits Cramton Auditorium for 2023 Bison Boss Summit

Oct 4, 2023 3 minutes

Chairman Steele Official Photo

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Howard University Appoints Michael Steele as King Endowed Chair in Public Policy

Oct 4, 2023 4 minutes