Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick joined the Washington-based Kojo Nnamdi Show to discuss the political climate for historically black colleges and universities, and recent demands issued by some students […]
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Black Women Leading Patriotic Movement in HBCU Sports
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has people all over the country believing in the power of taking a knee, but on HBCU campuses nationwide, it has been our female […]
HBCU Voices of STEM Excellence — Howard’s Kristin Carothers
Howard University alumna and clinical psychologist Kristin Carothers joins our HBCU Voices in STEM Excellence podcast series to discuss her path to a career in psychology, and the value of […]
Watch Howard's Cancer Moonshot Conference with Vice President Joe Biden
Howard University hosted a Cancer Moonshot Initiative forum on campus in June, becoming the first historically black university to host a national dialog on increased research in a growing coalition […]
Howard Alumna Emmy Victor Attacked, Called 'N*gger' While Reporting
Howard University alumna and KCCI reporter Emmy Victor was assaulted and the subject of racial slurs while covering a police shooting story in Boone, IA last week. The former HU […]
Howard's 'Redemption Song' Interlocks Race, Sports and Education
Spike Lee, in association with ESPN Films, last week released ‘Redemption Song’ a short documentary on the Howard University soccer program that became the first historically black college to win […]
Muhammad Ali Speech on Black Power at Howard
In 2014, PBS profiled a speech made by Muhammad Ali at Howard University, shortly after the launch of the Black Power student movement on the HBCU campus. The following video, […]
Can HBCUs Solve Their Athletic Recruiting Crisis?
The symptoms are well-known, well-documented and persistent over the last few generations – historically black athletic programs, once a bright jewel in the crown of thorns atop the societal ills […]
Howard Alum Gerald Hector Named VP of Finance at Cornell
Howard University alumnus and noted higher ed finance expert Gerald Hector has been named vice-president of financial affairs at Cornell University. Hector, who previously served in administrative posts at Johnson […]
Howard, South Carolina State, and Lane Win Big in Home Depot "Retool Your School" Contest
On May 9th, Home Depot announced the winners of the 2016 “Retool Your School” contest benefiting HBCU campuses who submitted proposals and encouraged alumni and supporters to vote online to […]
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