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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

Benjamin Talton

*Research

Howard University Names Benjamin Talton, Ph.D., Director of the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center

Dec 7, 2021 3 minutes

News

Howard University Featured on the Premiere of Black News Channel’s ‘Road Trip,’ Airing this Saturday at Noon

Dec 3, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Names Debra Bright, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Dec 2, 2021 3 minutes

Howard University Student Tamia Thompson Awarded White House Presidential Service Award

*Accolades

Howard University Student Tamia Thompson Awarded White House Presidential Service Award

Dec 2, 2021 3 minutes

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Assistant Professor Farhana Ferdous Awarded HistoryMakers 2021 Faculty Innovation in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship

Dec 2, 2021 3 minutes

Philanthropy

#GivingTuesday Is Here!

Nov 30, 2021 1 minute

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Howard University Names Princess Gamble Associate Vice President and COO of Development and Alumni Relations

Nov 30, 2021 3 minutes

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Keesha Middlemass, from Howard University’s Department of Political Science, Joins PBS NewsHour’s ‘Searching for Justice’ Panel

Nov 29, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Names Kimberly Holmes-Iverson Director of Public Relations

Nov 24, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University and Alto Pharmacy Announce Alto Scholars Program

Nov 18, 2021 3 minutes