Black and Gold
While Black athletes traditionally overindex in few Olympic sports, representation has begun to increase in others ranging from swimming to golf to judo, and Howard University has been at the fore.
The People Person
Two-time Howard alumna LaNail Plummer, EdD, draws from her various life experiences in her work of bridging the gap in Black mental health services.
Lena Bryan-Henderson: Representation Matters – In More Ways Than One
Alleghany County’s chief public defender breaks down systemic barriers in the criminal justice system
The Center for Journalism and Democracy
The Center for Journalism and Democracy at Howard University was created to strengthen historically-informed, pro-democracy journalism.
The Young Black Voices in America’s Election
This presidential election, 36% of Black 18–24-year-olds are enrolled in college and eligible to vote, the typical age of an undergraduate student. What do they care about, and what do they need to know?
From the President
From Opening Convocation to my inauguration, to Charter Day and now Commencement — thank you for an absolutely memorable first year.
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
Howard University Celebrates 156th Commencement
The Class of 2024 is the largest group of graduates in the University’s history.
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.
Eric Roberson: The Jazz Man
The New Jersey alumnus, who credits The Mecca as where his musicianship took root, lies comfortably in the hearts of many jazz and neo-soul lovers. It wasn’t easy getting there, he says.