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Becoming a Bison: Howard University Welcomes New Students to Campus During Bison Week 2026

New, incoming students from the U.S. and around the world will make their way to Howard’s campus in for Bison Week 2026, happening Aug. 9 – 16.

Aug 10, 2026 3 minutes

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Howard University’s International Affairs Center Announces Launch of New Global Futures Collaborative Community Network

Aug 7, 2026 2 minutes

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Howard Alumni Honor TLC’s Iconic Legacy in ‘CrazySexyCool’ Musical

Aug 6, 2026 11 minutes

Chequan Lewis

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Howard Alumnus Chequan Lewis to Lead Crunch Fitness Through Its Next Chapter as New CEO

Aug 3, 2026 7 minutes

White House HBCU Scholars

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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

Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School

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

Sep 27, 2023 4 minutes

Hattie McDaniel holds Academy Award

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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

President Vinson

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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

Founders Library

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

Sep 13, 2023 3 minutes

Stomp Out Sickle Cell Move-On

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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