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.
Howard's School of Business: The Audacity of Excellence
When you are recognized nationally for both the top undergraduate business and traditional MBA programs among HBCUs, you might be tempted to rest on your laurels. But Howard’s School of Business is stepping on the gas.
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 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?
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 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.
The Center for Journalism and Democracy
The Center for Journalism and Democracy at Howard University was created to strengthen historically-informed, pro-democracy journalism.
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
From the President
From Opening Convocation to my inauguration, to Charter Day and now Commencement — thank you for an absolutely memorable first year.
Howard University Celebrates 156th Commencement
The Class of 2024 is the largest group of graduates in the University’s history.