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Sonya Smith Appointed to Lead Howard University’s Research Institute on Tactical Autonomy Washington, D.C. - Howard University announced that Sonya Smith, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as executive director of the University’s Research Institute Autonomy (RITA). Also referred to as the University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, the University’s RITA is only one of 15 centers in the United States. Smith is no stranger to the University, joining as faculty in 1995 after becoming the fi

*Accolades

Howard University CEA Professor Sonya Smith Elected to AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows

Howard University professor Sonya T. Smith, Ph.D., has been elected to the AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows, recognizing her contributions to computational fluid dynamics, thermal engineering and aerospace research.

Sep 28, 2026 3 minutes

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Legacy and Lineage

Howard University Honors Retirees, Inaugurates Academic Year at 159th Opening Convocation

Sep 25, 2026 6 minutes

Howard University Retirees at the Retirement Celebration posed for a photo at the Retirement Celebration, in between Anthony Wutoh and Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick at the Blackburn Center Ballroom

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2,000 Years of Service: Howard University Retirees Honored at Celebration

Sep 24, 2026 7 minutes

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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Researchers Advance Decade-Long Study of HIV and Sickle Cell Disease

Sep 23, 2026 4 minutes

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Howard University Announces 2022 Honorary Degree Recipients

Apr 14, 2022 6 minutes

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Howard University Hospital Revitalization Takes a Big Step Forward

Apr 14, 2022 4 minutes

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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

*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

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Howard University Relaunching DC Area Writing Project

Apr 11, 2022 2 minutes

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Earth Month @ Howard

Apr 8, 2022 6 minutes

Philanthropy

Howard University School of Business Opens Center for Digital Business with Support from Sprout Social

Apr 6, 2022 3 minutes

*Community

Howard University and the Department of the Navy Host National Discussion on Building Healthy Environments

Apr 5, 2022 3 minutes