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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

Aissa Dearing-Benton

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Howard University Senior Aissa Dearing-Benton Named 2022 Marshall Scholar

Feb 15, 2022 3 minutes

Professor Barbra Chin discusses "Sonny's Blues" with her morning African-American Literature class

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Photo of the Week February 9, 2022

Feb 11, 2022 1 minute

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Howard University Establishes Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities

Feb 10, 2022 3 minutes

Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts students participate in the 94th Academy Awards Nomination Announcements

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Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts students participate in the 94th Academy Awards Nomination Announcements

Feb 10, 2022 3 minutes

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Matthew McCarthy Talks Inclusion, Mentorship, and MBA Fellowship During Fireside Chat with Howard University President Frederick

Feb 10, 2022 4 minutes

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Howard President Wayne A. I. Frederick Joins NBA’s Mark Tatum for Courtside Chat Ahead of Inaugural NBA HBCU Classic

Feb 9, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University Launches New Destination for News and Storytelling

Feb 8, 2022 2 minutes

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TIAA Commits $1.5M Scholarship Endowment to Howard University

Feb 8, 2022 5 minutes

NEA American Rescue Plan 2022

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Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Receives $150,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

Feb 7, 2022 3 minutes

Howard University Gates

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Update from the Board of Trustees

Feb 3, 2022 2 minutes