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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

Family in a Living Room

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Howard University College of Medicine and STANLEY Healthcare Collaborate on Diabetes Medication Adherence Pilot Program

Aug 10, 2021 4 minutes

Students in Academic Regalia

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The Howard University School of Social Work Announces Online Masters in Social Work Beginning January 2022 in Partnership with 2U, Inc.

Aug 4, 2021 5 minutes

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Office of the President: Announcing a Vaccine Requirement for Faculty and Staff

Aug 4, 2021 3 minutes

National Research Center for Health Disparities

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Howard University Partners with Private Real Estate Development Team to Create the National Research Center for Health Disparities

Aug 3, 2021 4 minutes

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Howard University Hosts First Annual Social Justice Week Featuring Howard Alumus, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka

Aug 2, 2021 3 minutes

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Howard University Announces Dates of 2021 Homecoming Week Slated October 16-24, 2021

Jul 30, 2021 2 minutes

Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Howard University School of Business Among the Nation’s Top Programs

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Howard University Receives Top 30 Ranking for Best MBA Programs by Fortune

Jul 30, 2021 2 minutes

Tuskegee Study Panel

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Tuskegee Study Descendants Tackle Distrust of Medicine and Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy at Howard University

Jul 28, 2021 4 minutes

Suzen Baraka with Streamers

*Accolades

Howard University Professor Jami Ramberan Wins Emmy Award for Powerful Video 'VOTE'

Jul 26, 2021 2 minutes

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Howard University Launches Seventh Cohort of Urban Superintendents Academy with Support from Cigna

Jul 23, 2021 4 minutes