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Class Notes - Summer/Fall 2025

Howard University alumni continue to break barriers as they carry forth the Bison legacy.

by Tiffani R. Alexander, M.A.
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Across the country and around the world, the lineage of Howard alumni continue to redefine the concept of "truth and service." Here's a look at a few of the many who are pushing boundaries and making change.

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Forrest Daniels (BBA ’88) 

Forrest Daniels (BBA ’88)

Forrest Daniels (BBA ’88) was appointed as the associate professor of practice and the inaugural director of the Undergraduate Health Administration Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Kimberly Thacker Webb

Kimberly Thacker Webb (B.A. ’90) 

Kimberly Thacker Webb (B.A. ’90)

Kimberly Thacker Webb (B.A. ’90) was appointed as the new vice president of benefits, compliance, and leave of absence for Comerica.
 

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Jonna LaGrone-Haynes (B.S. ’91)

Jonna LaGrone-Haynes (B.S. ’91)

Jonna LaGrone-Haynes (B.S. ’91) was appointed as the president-elect for the Austin Board of REALTORS, which serves more than 18,000 real estate professionals across central Texas.
 

James Carter (B.A. ’91, J.D. ’97)

James Carter (B.A. ’91, J.D. ’97) 

James Carter (B.A. ’91, J.D. ’97)

James Carter (B.A. ’91, J.D. ’97) was elected as the new president of the National Bar Association. 

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Adriane Stevens Brown (B.S. ’92)

Adriane Stevens Brown (B.S. ’92)

Adriane Stevens Brown (B.S. ’92) received an Ambassador Award from Dress for Success Houston for her creative works and theatre program.

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Ivan J. Bates (B.A. ‘92) 

Ivan J. Bates (B.A. ‘92)

Ivan J. Bates (B.A. ‘92) was elected as the president of the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association. He currently serves as the 26th State’s Attorney for Baltimore City.

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Ronald Sullivan (BBA ’93)

Ronald Sullivan (BBA ’93)

Ronald Sullivan (BBA ’93) joined the Clark Hill Law Firm as Senior Counsel on the firm’s Government Contracts and Regulation team.

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Robin Johnson-Ford (B.A. ’96) 

Robin Johnson-Ford (B.A. ’96)

Robin Johnson-Ford (B.A. ’96) was a featured panelist on the National Math and Science Initiative’s panel discussion at SXSW EDU 2025.

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Adora Curry (B.A. ’99) 

Adora Curry (B.A. ’99)

Adora Curry (B.A. ’99) released her debut memoir, “Fractured by Laredo,” which explores her experiences with adolescent bullying as an African American girl navigating predominantly white spaces.
 

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Courtney Cola (BBA ’12) 

Courtney Cola (BBA ’12)

Courtney Cola (BBA ’12) was promoted to the director of brand marketing and communications at Bragg Live Food Products. 

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Lorna Stafford (EMBA ’22)

Lorna Stafford (EMBA ’22)

Lorna Stafford (EMBA ’22) was promoted to vice president of project management at Citibank in San Antonio. 
 

This story appears in the Howard Magazine, Summer/Fall 2025 issue.
Article ID: 2406

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