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Michael Bloomberg to Deliver Keynote Address at Howard University Honors and Oaths Ceremony

Philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will deliver the keynote address at Howard University’s Honors and Oaths Ceremony on May 7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomberg will address the graduating class of 2021 in a private ceremony for the College of Medicine graduates only. “In September, Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies […]

April 28, 2021

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Howard Architecture Professor Builds Representation of People, Ideas in the Field

It takes just one person to change the trajectory of someone’s life. For Bradford Grant, professor of architecture at Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture, that person was the first African American teacher he had as a middle schooler in the California Bay area.

April 27, 2021

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Howard University Announces Endowed Scholarship to Honor Alum

Howard University has announced a new endowed scholarship – beginning with more than $200,000 – in honor of alum David Neal McGruder, Esq. McGruder, ’93, died on Dec. 25, 2020, at age 49. As an attorney, McGruder fought for justice, often representing young people of color and union workers. “The David McGruder Scholarship for Service […]

April 21, 2021

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PSEG Foundation to Give $1 Million in Grant Funding to HBCUs

The PSEG Foundation will give $1 million in grant funding to three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which will go to supporting STEM students. The three schools are Hampton University, Howard University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Hampton University will use its grant for the PSEG STEM Scholars Program for high […]

March 26, 2021

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Howard University Names Law School Library After Alum and Civil Rights Advocate Vernon Jordan

Howard University has named its Law School library after civil rights advocate, author and Howard alum, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. The library will be known as the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Law Library. Jordan was an adviser to several U.S. presidents, including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. He died […]

March 8, 2021

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Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Dead at 85

Vernon Jordan, a prominent civil rights leader and champion for historically Black colleges and universities, died on Monday evening. He was 85. A political powerbroker, Jordan was close friends with President Bill Clinton, but was also friendly with political leaders from both parties, including George W. Bush. He earned his law degree from Howard University […]

March 2, 2021

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Howard University School of Business Receives $4.9M Gift

Through a $4.9 million donation from Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, Howard University School of Business plans to establish a music business center. Students looking to pursue a management career within the music industry are exposed to internship opportunities and certification programs, Howard reported. Interested students also have the opportunity to participate […]

March 2, 2021

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Marriott Foundation and Howard University Create New Center for Hospitality Leadership

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and Howard University, an historically Black institution, have created the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership, in honor of Marriott International’s late CEO Arne Sorenson, who died last week from pancreatic cancer. The foundation plans to give $20 million to launch the center. Marriott International will also establish the Arne […]

February 24, 2021

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Interfaith Youth Core Funds Campus Projects at the Intersection of Racial Justice and Interfaith Work

Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a nonprofit for interfaith cooperation, is giving out about $200,000 to faculty and staff to fund projects at the intersection of racial justice and interfaith work on their campuses. The organization will accept new applications through March 1, 2021.

February 17, 2021

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Howard University Scholars and Leaders Reflect on HBCUs’ Role Ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration

A virtual panel of Howard University scholars and leaders on Tuesday collectively reflected on the role of HBCUs in today’s political moment, in light of the Georgia Senate runoff election, a breach of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump and the impending inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

January 12, 2021

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Howard University President Urges Black America to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick is urging Black America to get vaccinated in a public service announcement, according to university officials. Frederick – a practicing surgeon who has the sickle cell disease – was one of the first to get vaccinated at Howard University Hospital. “The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant […]

January 6, 2021

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A Former Students’ Perspective on Secretary of Education Finalist, Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick

Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick, dean emeritus and professor of educational leadership and policy has emerged as one of the finalists under consideration to be President-elect Joe Biden’s secretary of education. During my matriculation through the doctoral program at Howard University, I had the honor of learning under the tutelage of Dr. Fenwick.

December 18, 2020