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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

Dr. Ford - Howard University College of Medicine - Anatomy

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Byron D. Ford Named New Chair of Howard University Department of Anatomy

Apr 25, 2022 3 minutes

Grad School - 2022 Just Julian Scholar(2)

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Howard University Graduate School Awards 20 Just-Julian Research Assistantships for 2022-2023

Apr 25, 2022 5 minutes

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The DC Small Business Development Center Adds the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Its Network

Apr 22, 2022 2 minutes

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Howard University Welcomes Warren Petty as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Apr 22, 2022 3 minutes

HU Research Month is April 1-29-2022

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HU Research Month Highlights Creativity and Learning (Updated)

Apr 22, 2022 8 minutes

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Howard University Students Tayla Hunter and Katelyn Robertson Are Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for STEM

Apr 22, 2022 4 minutes

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Association of African American Museums and the Howard University School of Business Establish a New Advanced Executive Training Partnership

Apr 21, 2022 2 minutes

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Howard University to Host Virtual Conference to Spread Awareness of Autism in the Black Community

Apr 21, 2022 2 minutes

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Cathy Hughes School of Communications Names First Cohort of Newmark Scholars

Apr 21, 2022 2 minutes

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Anita Plummer Appointed Associate Director for Research and Faculty Engagement for Howard University Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership

Apr 20, 2022 3 minutes