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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

Students at Commencement

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Howard University Graduate School Joins Council of Graduate Schools Coalition to Support Diverse Career Pathways for Humanities Ph.D.s

Sep 3, 2021 4 minutes

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The Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership Hosts Virtual Dialogue Series on Black Women in Health Featuring Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett

Sep 1, 2021 3 minutes

Staff member takes student forehead temperature

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Healthy Howard: How the University is Proactively Ensuring the Safety of Its Campus for a Successful Semester

Sep 1, 2021 5 minutes

WHUT’s ‘The Journey’ with Dr. Wayne Frederick

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WHUT’s ‘The Journey’ with Dr. Wayne Frederick Focuses on Howard University’s Safe Return to Campus

Aug 31, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard Alleviates Debt from Tuition and Fees for Students in Need

Aug 27, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Embraces a Virtual Day of Service for Class of 2024 and 2025

Aug 27, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Names Ebony Copeland, M.D., as Student Health Center Director

Aug 27, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Names Andrea A. Hayes, M.D., Chair of the Department of Surgery

Aug 26, 2021 5 minutes

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Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Sites Across Campus

Aug 26, 2021 1 minute

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Start of the Semester: Update to the HU Community

Aug 25, 2021 4 minutes