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Sonya Smith Appointed to Lead Howard University’s Research Institute on Tactical Autonomy Washington, D.C. - Howard University announced that Sonya Smith, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as executive director of the University’s Research Institute Autonomy (RITA). Also referred to as the University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, the University’s RITA is only one of 15 centers in the United States. Smith is no stranger to the University, joining as faculty in 1995 after becoming the fi

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Howard University CEA Professor Sonya Smith Elected to AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows

Howard University professor Sonya T. Smith, Ph.D., has been elected to the AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows, recognizing her contributions to computational fluid dynamics, thermal engineering and aerospace research.

Sep 28, 2026 3 minutes

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Howard University Honors Retirees, Inaugurates Academic Year at 159th Opening Convocation

Sep 25, 2026 6 minutes

Howard University Retirees at the Retirement Celebration posed for a photo at the Retirement Celebration, in between Anthony Wutoh and Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick at the Blackburn Center Ballroom

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2,000 Years of Service: Howard University Retirees Honored at Celebration

Sep 24, 2026 7 minutes

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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Researchers Advance Decade-Long Study of HIV and Sickle Cell Disease

Sep 23, 2026 4 minutes

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Howard President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 17, 2022 4 minutes

Howard Hosts Social Media Technology Conference “Social Media: Empowering Diversity and Ensuring Security” and Google Workshop, Thurs. Oct. 3

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A Year After Historic Cyberattack, Howard Tech Security Efforts Punctuate Cybersecurity Awareness Week

Oct 17, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University College of Pharmacy Event Focuses on Immunization Training

Oct 13, 2022 3 minutes

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Diverse Design Teams Selected to Advance Howard University’s Capital Projects

Oct 11, 2022 5 minutes

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Truth and Service Community Event and Ticketing

Oct 11, 2022 2 minutes

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“Walking in My Joy” Author, Jenifer Lewis Hosts Book Signing Event at Howard University Wednesday, Oct. 5

Oct 4, 2022 2 minutes

Howard Cross Country men gear up to compete in the Paul Short Run 8k in Bethlehem, PA.

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Photo of the Week September 27, 2022

Oct 4, 2022 1 minute

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Howard University Joins Office Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence program at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Oct 4, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University Annual Bouchet Society Forum Tackles COVID-19 and Challenges in Higher Education

Oct 3, 2022 4 minutes

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Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D. Admitted into American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators®

Oct 3, 2022 6 minutes