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Marci Rodgers on the left fixing red jacket costume of actor who is playing Michael Jackson

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Who’s Bad? Howard University Alum Marci Rodgers, a True Thriller as ‘Michael’ Movie Costume Designer

Howard Alumna Marci Rodgers served as costume designer for “Michael,” the most successful biopic of all time.

Jul 16, 2026 8 minutes

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Chuck Brown performing on stage with his guitar

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Celebrating the Rhythmic Connection Between Howard University and Go-Go Music During Black Music Month

Jun 30, 2026 18 minutes

Alvin Hannon Blerdcon panelist. There are three people sitting behind a long table. Hannon is on the far left and he is holding a microphone

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Is Howard University Producing the Next Generation of Blerds?

Jun 1, 2026 14 minutes

Mary Lovelace O'Neal in her studio crouching down around an array of art supplies

In Memoriam

Howard University Remembers Mary Lovelace O’Neal: Fearless Alumna, Visionary Artist, Educator, and Activist

May 28, 2026 6 minutes

Marci Rodgers on the left fixing red jacket costume of actor who is playing Michael Jackson

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Who’s Bad? Howard University Alum Marci Rodgers, a True Thriller as ‘Michael’ Movie Costume Designer

Jul 16, 2026 8 minutes

Chuck Brown performing on stage with his guitar

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Celebrating the Rhythmic Connection Between Howard University and Go-Go Music During Black Music Month

Jun 30, 2026 18 minutes

Alvin Hannon Blerdcon panelist. There are three people sitting behind a long table. Hannon is on the far left and he is holding a microphone

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Is Howard University Producing the Next Generation of Blerds?

Jun 1, 2026 14 minutes

Mary Lovelace O'Neal in her studio crouching down around an array of art supplies

In Memoriam

Howard University Remembers Mary Lovelace O’Neal: Fearless Alumna, Visionary Artist, Educator, and Activist

May 28, 2026 6 minutes

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Kiki Shepard’s Enduring Legacy: From Howard University to the Heart of Black America

May 18, 2026 5 minutes

Folajinmi Awofeso standing in front of the WHUT-TV studio

Commencement 2026

Howard University 2026 Audio Production Graduate Folajinmi Awofeso Transforms Love of Music into a Career

May 8, 2026 4 minutes

College of Fine Arts 2026 Commencement graduate collage of three students

Commencement 2026

A Convergence of Discipline, Discovery, and Purpose: Three Fine Arts 2026 Graduates Reflect on Their Howard Journeys

May 1, 2026 7 minutes

Avery Harrell and Aditya Gupta

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Howard Filmmakers Make History as 2026 Finalists in Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program

Apr 13, 2026 6 minutes

*Community

Howard’s College of Fine Arts Hosts Third Annual Business in the Arts Summit

Mar 25, 2026 2 minutes

Korean students at Howard in the 1890s

News

Before BTS: How Howard University Helped Elevate Korean Culture and How Black Culture Influenced K-Pop

Mar 20, 2026 14 minutes