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Pre PhD Program Participants Including Dr. Keneshia Grant

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

How Howard is Helping to Increase the Number of Ph.D.s from HBCUs Across the Country

Howard's Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment is helping to increase the number of doctoral candidates from HBCUs around the country.

Jun 11, 2026 7 minutes

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Bilal Badruddin standing in front of a Howard University building

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Howard University’s Bilal Badruddin Named 2025-2026 MEAC Nation Alumni Director of the Year

Jun 3, 2026 5 minutes

Dr. Smith and Dr. Rawat

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Engineering Professors Recognized as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the World’s Largest Scientific Society

May 29, 2026 5 minutes

Jaradat at work in his Geomaterials Research Lab with Ph.D. student Mohammad Almasaeid

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Engineering Professor Advances Soil Thermal Behavior Research with $780K DOD Grant

May 22, 2026 3 minutes

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center Justin Hansford, Join Donna Brazile for Howard University King Lecture Series

Apr 18, 2022 3 minutes

Professor Justin Hansford

*Change Makers

Howard Law Professor Justin Hansford Brings Reparations and Racial Justice to the International Stage

Apr 18, 2022 4 minutes

*Research

Howard University Signs Partnership with U.S. Space Force

Apr 18, 2022 3 minutes

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5 Highlights from the Spring 2022 State of the University Address

Apr 14, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University Announces 2022 Honorary Degree Recipients

Apr 14, 2022 6 minutes

HUH Exterior photo

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Howard University Hospital Revitalization Takes a Big Step Forward

Apr 14, 2022 4 minutes

Taraji P. Henson

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Howard University Alumna, Academy Award-Nominated Actress, Producer and Director Taraji P. Henson to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2022

Apr 14, 2022 4 minutes

Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

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Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick to Retire as 17th President of Howard University by June 2024

Apr 13, 2022 6 minutes

Navy Fireside Chat

*Community

Howard University Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with HU Stands Campaign

Apr 12, 2022 6 minutes

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Howard's Showtime Marching Band Celebrates Justice Jackson's Historic Confirmation, Law Students Share their Reflection

Apr 12, 2022 2 minutes