A History of the Presidents of Howard University
Howard University's past presidents represent different eras in the university's history.
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The Job of the President
The president of the University is selected by the Board of Trustees, as stated by the Howard University Charter. We know the president of Howard leads and represents the University, but what does this person do?
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The Presidential Symbols
The president's office comes with official ceremonial pieces: the mace, the medallion, and the robes.
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A True Son of Howard
Dr. Frederick accepted the offer that Howard University made to him to join the freshman class in 1988. It was the beginning of a journey that would define his life.
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Professor Frederick
How education became the forefront of Dr. Frederick’s legacy.
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The Woman and the Illness That Set the Template
Dr. Frederick’s mother and his experience with sickle cell disease shaped Dr. Frederick’s career in medicine.
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The Family Tree
Dr. Frederick attributes his success to the close relationships of family and friends he’s held through his life.