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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

broadcast journalism students standing around a camera

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Disney Storytellers Fund to Provide Stipends for Creative Student Projects

Jul 5, 2022 3 minutes

Dr. Altheria Caldera

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Meet Altheria Caldera, Executive Director of the D.C. Area Writing Project

Jun 30, 2022 3 minutes

Cathy Hughes Screening 03-2022

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Lumen Learning Partners with Howard University to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students of Color

Jun 29, 2022 4 minutes

Danielle Holley-Walker

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The Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling: Explaining What It Means for the Law and for Women in America

Jun 29, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University Senior Selected for Andscape 2021-2022 Rhoden Fellowship

Jun 27, 2022 3 minutes

HUWBB Celebrates

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The 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Jun 23, 2022 4 minutes

Justin Hansford speaks at Juneteenth event 2022

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Howard professor Justin Hansford Hosts Juneteenth Celebration and Community Forum

Jun 23, 2022 3 minutes

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WHUR Takes Top Slot in May 2022 Nielsen Ratings

Jun 22, 2022 2 minutes

2022#BlackFamCanGeneticlinkMomDaughter

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Black Family Cancer Awareness Week: Howard University Hosts 'More Than Conquerers: Stories of Survival'

Jun 21, 2022 2 minutes

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Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, Phylicia Rashad, Wins Tony Award for Best Featured Actress

Jun 14, 2022 2 minutes