*Research and Discovery

Understanding how we make advances that benefit humanity.

Howard University Study Links Medicaid Expansion to Lower Breast Cancer Deaths

A Howard University study finds Medicaid expansion was associated with lower five-year mortality among women with breast cancer, highlighting the impact of health coverage on cancer survival and disparities in access to care.

Oct 6, 2026 5 minutes

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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

Sep 28, 2026 3 minutes

Reis pictured with co-PIs Ymele-Leki, Ji and Tharakan

Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Chemical Engineering Professors Secure Nearly $1M DoD Award to Expand Bioindustrial Manufacturing Research and Student Training

Sep 1, 2026 4 minutes

*Research and Discovery

Howard University Lecture to Explore the Mysteries of an Accelerating Universe

Aug 13, 2026 2 minutes

*Thought Leadership and Epiphanies

‘The Journey’ Returns: Howard University Relaunches President’s Signature Conversation Series

Dec 15, 2025 3 minutes

*Research

Howard University Engineering Professor Solmaz Tabtabaei Receives $613K NSF Award for Biotechnology Research

Dec 15, 2025 2 minutes

News

Inaugural Black Light Short Film Showcase Spotlights Howard’s Film Talent Across Generations

Nov 25, 2025 4 minutes

*Research and Discovery

Howard University Fine Arts Presents 'Chromatic Truths,' Junior Dance BFA Showcase

Nov 12, 2025 3 minutes

Artificial Intelligence

Howard Students Prove They're ‘One of One’ With Win at Inaugural Microsoft AI Policython

Oct 16, 2025 6 minutes

Prince Bijon and Alexandra Woods in Dilemma of a ghost

News

Authors and Artists Tell ‘The Story of Us’ at International Black Writers Festival

Oct 7, 2025 7 minutes

Cox Jr. on stage gesturing toward his father in front row

*Homecoming 2025

"One of One" Faculty: Howard Celebrates Former Math Dept. Head Dr. Elbert Cox, the First Black Math Ph.D., and 100 Years of Black Mathematics Academic Excellence

Sep 30, 2025 7 minutes

News

What Screens are Actually Doing to Your Kid’s Brain — Spoiler: It’s Not Good

Sep 18, 2025 8 minutes

HURO Team Members Holding Drones at AI Event

News

High Schoolers, Industry Partners, and Howard Students Open the Door to Tech at the Robotics and AI Outreach Event

Sep 16, 2025 5 minutes

*Evolve

Sean K. Campbell Joins Howard University’s Center for Journalism & Democracy as Visiting Professor

Sep 11, 2025 4 minutes