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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

Lisa A. Crooms-Robinson

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Lisa Crooms-Robinson Named Interim Dean of Howard University School of Law

Jun 26, 2023 3 minutes

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Recent Howard Graduate Kamryn Nelson Awarded Scholarship from Henry Luce Foundation

Jun 23, 2023 3 minutes

Sherilynn Ifill

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Civil Rights Lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill Appointed Inaugural Vernon Jordan Endowed Chair in Civil Rights

Jun 21, 2023 6 minutes

Monica Lewis pictured

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Alumna Monica Lewis Returns to Howard University as Strategic Communications AVP

Jun 21, 2023 4 minutes

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Howard University Center for Journalism & Democracy Announces Visiting Professorship Program

Jun 20, 2023 3 minutes

The Wayne A. I. Frederick Undergraduate Library Mockup

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Board of Trustees Dedicates Undergraduate Library to Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick

Jun 15, 2023 3 minutes

Chairman Morse shaking Dr. Frederick's hand

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Howard University Congratulates Dr. Frederick & Retiring Trustees at Celebratory Dinner

Jun 14, 2023 3 minutes

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Sickle Cell Awareness Day: Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick Featured at Howard Symposium

Jun 14, 2023 3 minutes

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Howard University, PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Hosts Inaugural Black Commerce Conference

Jun 12, 2023 4 minutes

Dr. Kenyatta R. Gilbert

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Kenyatta R. Gilbert Named Dean of Howard University School of Divinity

Jun 6, 2023 4 minutes