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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

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Reframing the Narrative Live at the Kennedy Center from June 14-19

Jun 14, 2022 1 minute

HU Center for Sickle Cell Disease logo2

*Community

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease Marks 50th Anniversary

Jun 14, 2022 3 minutes

Photo of HU Professor Mohsen Mosleh

*Accolades

Howard University Engineering Professor Mohsen Mosleh Recognized for Excellence in STEM Mentoring

Jun 14, 2022 2 minutes

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Howard University Law School to Host FounderTribes HBCU Start-up Homecoming Bootcamp

Jun 13, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard Law Grad Named Inaugural Motion Picture Association Entertainment Law and Policy Fellow

Jun 9, 2022 4 minutes

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Howard University to Host 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Jun 9, 2022 3 minutes

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro meets with Howard University’s Navy, Army, and Air Force ROTC. He was able answer questions and have an informal discussion with cadets after his visit on campus for a National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, and Universities and Service Academies. -Justin D. Knight/Howard University

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Photo of the Week April 1, 2022

Jun 8, 2022 1 minute

4th year medical student Joshua Metcalf opens his match-day letter with family following the long white coat ceremony. -Oscar Merrida

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Photo of the Week March 25, 2022

Jun 8, 2022 1 minute

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Two Howard University Graduate Students Selected for 2022-2023 John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program

Jun 6, 2022 3 minutes

Charles McGee painting Despondency

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Howard University Gallery of Art Artwork Featured in Hessel Museum of Art’s “Black Melancholia” Exhibition

Jun 6, 2022 3 minutes