The Women Deans of Howard University
In 2014, when Howard chose a new president, there was one woman dean. Today, there are 10. Here’s how they’re changing the University — and the paths for Howard students.
Fall 2022
Fall 2022
The Women Deans of Howard University
In 2014, when Howard chose a new president, there was one woman dean. Today, there are 10. Here’s how they’re changing the University — and the paths for Howard students.
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Letter from the Editor
In mid-August, I was (miraculously) able to gather nine women deans of Howard University together, in one room, for a photo shoot. (We caught up with Dean Andrea Hayes Dixon later in October, after she was named dean of the medical school). All of them recognized the importance of their positions, both as a Black leader and as a Black woman. This was important, they acknowledged, to have students – male and female – see this as something very normal and achievable.
Features
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A Healthy Mind
More Black women are starting to take charge of their mental health. Here’s why.
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Hidden Figures, Made Visible
In the United States, about 3% of physics doctorates are earned by women of color. But that’s changing – and Howard is working to be that change.
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Changing the Career Game
Black women continue to advance in a range of professions, despite systemic barriers.
Dean Danielle Holley, Dean Gina Spivey-Brown, Dr. Frederick, and Dean Sandra Crewe
Howard University has more Black women leading our University than at any other institution of higher education in the country.
Read President Frederick’s LetterPerspective
Perspective: Fall ’22
Back at the Mecca
Expressions
When We Can’t Choose
How does the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization affects universities like Howard?
Campus News
Welcome Back to the Mecca
The first in-person Homecoming in three years welcomed crowds back to campus.
Discovery
A New Minor on a Major Subject
Exploring the role of gender in our global society
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Collaboration in Cancer Research
Three Howard doctoral students advance cancer studies while enhancing their research skills at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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The Great Reprioritization
The Small Business Development Center at Howard has seen record numbers of people move into entrepreneurship.
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Immersive Storytelling
Creative writing concentration heads into the countryside with the Zora Neale Hurston Summer Writing Workshop
Vision
Howard University’s Gallery of Art Looks Ahead
The Gallery of Fine Arts moves full-steam ahead with building one of the most comprehensive collections of art.
Alumni
Art That Reflects
Bisa Butler (BFA '95) produces quilted portraits as her art which has been showcased around the world.
In Memoriam
Echoes
In Truth and Service, Always
Andreya J. Davis (BA '16) reflects on how Alternative Spring Break changed her life.