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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
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Howard University CEA Professor Sonya Smith Elected to AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows

Howard University professor Sonya T. Smith, Ph.D., has been elected to the AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows, recognizing her contributions to computational fluid dynamics, thermal engineering and aerospace research.

Sep 28, 2026 3 minutes
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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Doctoral Student Receives Competitive Dissertation Fellowship, Examines Faith in Educational Experiences of Black Students

Sep 4, 2026 5 minutes
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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
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Artificial Intelligence

Howard University Launches Its First AI Certificate Program for Undergraduate Students

Aug 20, 2026 4 minutes
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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

On Clinical Trials Day, Howard University Emphasizes Trust and Participation in Research

May 20, 2026 2 minutes
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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Medical Simulation Center Expands Accreditation in Human Simulation

May 18, 2026 2 minutes
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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Dr. Mae Jemison Encourages Bigger Thinking in Science and Discovery at Howard University

May 15, 2026 4 minutes
Research Symposium 2026
Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Researchers Present Findings on Seasonal Allergies, Mental Health, Nanofabrication, and more During 2026 Research Symposium

May 14, 2026 7 minutes
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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Howard University Engineering Professors Form Advanced Manufacturing Consortium with $1.4M DOE Grant

May 11, 2026 3 minutes
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Commencement 2026

Howard University Ph.D. Graduate Arsene Frederic Jr. Works to Address College Affordability at HBCUs with Dissertation Research

May 7, 2026 5 minutes
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Commencement 2026

With a Perfect 4.0 GPA, Graduating Engineering Major Jaydn Decuir Merges Science and Dance

May 4, 2026 4 minutes
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Artificial Intelligence

Howard University Experts Discuss Multidisciplinary AI Research, Tech, Genesis Mission, and more During Research Month 2026

Apr 29, 2026 7 minutes
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Epiphanies, Discovery, and Research

Nourishing Futures: How Howard Is Bridging the Nutritional Gap

Apr 24, 2026 4 minutes
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Physicist Kim Lewis Brings Energy and Experience to Help Shape Howard University’s ‘R1’ Vision

Apr 7, 2026 4 minutes