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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

Howard University officials, Canadian legislators and US civil rights leaders pose in Douglass Hall

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Howard University Hosts Historic First Meeting Between Canada’s Parliamentary Black Caucus and Five Legacy Civil Rights Organizations

May 31, 2023 3 minutes

Howard University Appoints Morris Thomas, Ph.D., as New Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (CETLA)

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Morris Thomas Appointed Chair of the Quality Matters Academic Advisory Council

May 31, 2023 3 minutes

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Howard University Hosts Third Year of American Economic Association Program

May 25, 2023 2 minutes

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Howard University Welcomes Dana McPherson as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications

May 25, 2023 3 minutes

My Asian - three Korean-American women in traditional dress

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‘My Asian’ Short Film Directed by Howard University’s Jami Ramberan Tackles Asian-American Injustices

May 23, 2023 3 minutes

Dr Taylor and two others from awards ceremony.

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Howard University’s Dr. James Taylor Honored with John Benjamin Nichols Award

May 23, 2023 2 minutes

Howard University Teams Win at the DOE Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge

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Howard University Teams Win at the DOE Solar Decathlon 2023 Design Challenge

May 18, 2023 3 minutes

Joe Biden at Howard University Commencement 2023

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President Joseph R. Biden Inspires Hope at Howard University Commencement

May 13, 2023 4 minutes

Spring 2023 Commencement Speakers

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Howard University Announces Prestigious Slate of 2023 Commencement Speakers

May 10, 2023 2 minutes

Lewis K. Downing Building - Sixth Street View

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Amazon and Howard University Announce Expansion of Academic Collaboration

May 8, 2023 3 minutes