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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

Ollie May Cooper Award Flyer

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Howard University School of Law Dean Danielle Holley to Receive Prestigious Ollie May Cooper Award from Washington Bar Association

Nov 2, 2022 3 minutes

Dean Dawn Williams and Alexandra Bolden

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Howard University School of Education Dean has Tearful Reunion at Howard Homecoming 2022

Nov 1, 2022 3 minutes

Erin Horne McKinney

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Howard University, PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Name Erin Horne McKinney as Inaugural Executive Director

Oct 31, 2022 4 minutes

Junior defensive back, Kenny Gallop Jr., celebrates after breaking up a pass during the Homecoming game against Delaware State. His stellar defense led to a team high of 8 tackles en route to a Bison Victory. -Christopher Campbell/Howard University

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Photo of the Week October 27, 2022

Oct 28, 2022 1 minute

Dr. Akala - Howard University College of Pharmacy

*Research

Howard University Pharmacy Researcher Receives $1.3 Million in NIH Grants to Study HIV Cure and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Oct 28, 2022 4 minutes

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Howard University Expands College Math Course Developed with Khan Academy to Historically Underserved Schools Nationwide

Oct 27, 2022 6 minutes

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Carnegie Corporation of New York awards grant to expand the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Program at Howard University

Oct 26, 2022 3 minutes

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Tonjia Hope Receives IES Abroad Professional Development Award From IES Abroad At Annual Conference

Oct 26, 2022 4 minutes

Cecily Davis and Rashan Schoffner

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A Royal Affair: Howard Coronates Its Court

Oct 25, 2022 3 minutes

Bison Madness (2)

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Bison Madness Lives Up To Its Name

Oct 25, 2022 1 minute