World Changing Faculty
Howard’s pioneering faculty have often been the firsts in their realm of achievement.
Discovery
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R1: A Renaissance in Research
In February 2025, Howard received a “Research One” research activity designation, the highest in academia. Howard is the only historically Black college or university to ever earn the designation.
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Raising Awareness of Colorectal Cancer — a Growing Killer of African Americans
Finie Hunter-Richardson’s research reflects a personal passion to ensure early screening that can thwart this silent threat
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A Doctoral Student’s Research on Saving Black Women Teachers
Jamela Joseph’s American K-12 Parasitic Syndrome research finds that Black teachers are at greater risks of harm in American’s eroding education system.
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Research Month Celebrates Howard’s Interdisciplinary, Social Equity Focused Investigations — Along with a New Milestone
With more than 20 partners representing a “who’s who” of businesses and institutions, the ongoing events connect researchers with grants, helping earn the University a first-ever distinction.
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Recreating Errors for Research
Technological devices meant to simplify tasks sometimes stop working – and for seemingly no reason. Through simulations, Professor Su Yan is researching how to streamline finding the root cause.
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Why Words Matter
A Howard University researcher highlights the experiences and mental health of Black women and girls through their K-12 education.