A History of the Presidents of Howard University
Howard University's past presidents represent different eras in the university's history.
A One of One Homecoming
Howard’s 2025 Homecoming represented the celebration’s 101st anniversary and a perfect time to reflect on the myriad ways Howard is “one of one” — as the first, the only, or the top university in a full panoply of areas of achievement.
Letter From the President
A letter from the president of Howard University on the spirit of entrepreneurship embedded in the culture of the institution.
Mariah Washington: Style and Substance
Mariah Washington, a business management major, is already building her business empire as the owner of two businesses: Celestial Hair & Co. and her hair styling company ItsMariahTheStylist.
Jordan Gurley: Handiwork at Its Finest
Senior Jordan Gurley, a business management major, is expanding her entrepreneurial ambitions with her nail technician business Mojo By Jo.
Reagann Sinclaire Davis: Making Design Divine
First-year student Reagann Sinclaire Davis is providing her community with spaces centered on tranquility, comfort, and emotional balance with her interior decorating business Reagann’s Design Divine.
Art Gallery
Talented students from the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Department of Art participated in Art Basel 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Raina Ford: Seen and Heard
The junior international business major “pitched” her way to a $30,000 grand prize in Revolt TV’s HBCU entrepreneurship competition.
KeeVon Copeland: Visual Storyteller
KeeVon Copeland, a sophomore majoring in health sciences, transformed his budding hobby in photography into a visual storytelling business with his company Clicked by Von.
President Emeritus Wayne A. I. Frederick Returns to Prepare Howard for Transition and Optimization
Post-presidency, Wayne A. I. Frederick (B.S. ‘92, M.D. ‘94, MBA ‘11) continued his commitment to truth and service. However, he answered the call again when the time came to return to Howard and serve as interim president in fall 2025.