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Becoming a Bison: Howard University Welcomes New Students to Campus During Bison Week 2026

New, incoming students from the U.S. and around the world will make their way to Howard’s campus in for Bison Week 2026, happening Aug. 9 – 16.

Aug 10, 2026 3 minutes

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Howard University’s International Affairs Center Announces Launch of New Global Futures Collaborative Community Network

Aug 7, 2026 2 minutes

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Howard Alumni Honor TLC’s Iconic Legacy in ‘CrazySexyCool’ Musical

Aug 6, 2026 11 minutes

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Howard Alumnus Chequan Lewis to Lead Crunch Fitness Through Its Next Chapter as New CEO

Aug 3, 2026 7 minutes

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Howard, Yum! Brands, University of Louisville Join Forces to Increase Representation of Franchise Ownership

Feb 3, 2022 7 minutes

1619 Book Event - Nickole Hannah Jones

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Nikole Hannah-Jones Discusses New “1619” Book with Howard Students; Award-Winning Author Holds First Event as New Professor

Feb 2, 2022 2 minutes

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Mastercard Invests $5 Million in Howard University to Drive Racial Equity Through Data Science

Jan 25, 2022 5 minutes

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Howard University Welcomes Ben & Jerry’s CEO, Matthew McCarthy, for a Fireside Chat on January 26

Jan 24, 2022 4 minutes

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Howard University Title IX Office Gains New Leadership

Jan 24, 2022 2 minutes

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Join a Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Young Women on Wednesday, January 26

Jan 24, 2022 2 minutes

The Department of Economics Receives $4.5 Million to Establish a Housing, Urban and Economic Development Research Center

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Howard University Department of Economics Receives $4.5 Million to Establish a Housing, Urban and Economic Development Research Center

Jan 21, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University Hospital Appoints Dr. Robert Linton II as Chief Medical Officer

Jan 21, 2022 3 minutes

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Howard University Joins NBCU Academy In a New Academic Partnership

Jan 19, 2022 5 minutes

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COVID-19 Logistics and Guidelines for Spring 2022 Semester

Jan 14, 2022 4 minutes