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History made at Howard. 🦬🏀 For the first time in university history, both our women's and men's basketball teams captured the MEAC Championship in the same season, earning automatic bids to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The women also secured the highest NCAA Tournament seed ever for a Howard basketball team, another milestone moment for Bison athletics. Next up: Women vs. Ohio State Saturday | 11:30 AM ET Men vs. UMBC Tuesday | 6:40 PM ET Read More on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #MarchMadness #BisonPride

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe weather warning for today, Monday, March 16, for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including the potential for severe thunderstorms. Scattered storms are expected during the afternoon with possible damaging wind gusts, flash flooding, and isolated instances of significant wind damage. Our campuses will open under normal operations today, Monday, March 16, and will transition to virtual operations/remote instruction at 12:00 p.m. (ET), out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our community. All employees and students should monitor weather conditions, be mindful of road conditions, and take all necessary precautions for your safety and well-being. Please be guided by the information below regarding the University's operational status as we continue to monitor weather conditions and prepare our campus for this weather event. Full Operational Status Notes Can Be Viewed On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/announcements/…

The University is monitoring projected inclement weather that may impact the region on Monday, March 16th. The University is currently scheduled to return to normal operations tomorrow, and an update will be shared with the community as additional information becomes available.

The Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Howard Magazine is here. This special expanded edition celebrates Bison entrepreneurship, spotlighting student and alumni business owners and the culture of innovation that continues to grow across the Howard community. From emerging founders on campus to alumni building legacy businesses, this issue highlights how Bison are shaping industries and driving the economy forward. Read the full issue: online.flippingbook.com/view/105948240… #HowardUniversity

159 years strong. During Howard University’s Charter Day Convocation, alumnus and business leader Donald B. Christian (BBA ’90) reminded the Howard community of a simple but powerful truth: connection matters. From the voices of the diaspora heard across The Yard to the lifelong relationships formed here, Howard has always been a place where people, ideas, and purpose meet. As we celebrate our 159th year, we continue the legacy of Excellence in Truth and Service ... building connections that shape lives, communities, and the future. #HowardUniversity #CharterDay #TheMecca #TruthAndService

Service in action. 🦬💙 WHUR 96.3 hosted its Helping Hands Radiothon to support Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break program, raising funds to help students travel, serve, and make an impact in communities across the country. Now in its 32nd year, HUASB continues a powerful tradition of student-led service rooted in Howard’s motto of Truth and Service, empowering more than 1,300 Bison to volunteer in communities nationwide. From the airwaves to the streets of Georgia Avenue, the Howard community showed up to ensure service remains at the heart of the Bison experience. Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/wh… #HowardUniversity #TruthAndService #AlternativeSpringBreak

From The Mecca to the Apollo. 🎭 Howard University alum Kamilah Forbes (BFA ’98) will be honored during Charter Day 2026 with the Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement for her groundbreaking work as a director, producer, and cultural visionary. From co-creating Rhyme Deferred at Howard alongside Chadwick Boseman to leading the historic Apollo Theater as Executive Producer, Forbes has dedicated her career to amplifying Black stories, culture, and creative excellence. A proud Bison whose work continues to shape the future of the arts. Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #CharterDay

Thirty-five years of dedication, excellence, and quiet leadership. Howard University proudly honors Regina Drake, technical writer in the Office of the Provost, as the 2026 recipient of the LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award. For more than three decades, Drake has helped shape the communications and institutional knowledge that guide our university forward. Her commitment to truth, service, and academic excellence reflects the very spirit of The Mecca. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition during Charter Day 2026. 💙 Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #HUCharterDay

The Howard University College of Medicine remains fully accredited. The recent LCME notification includes probationary, which means close monitoring, related to documentation and measurable outcomes until the 2028 review period. Our students’ degrees remain valid, and our ability to educate and graduate physicians has not changed.  For 158 years, we’ve advanced health equity and trained leaders in medicine. That work continues with rigor and without interruption. We are confident that the progress already achieved positions us strongly for the next review cycle. View the full statement on the accreditation notification: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho…

NEW: Howard University's medical program is on probation, according to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education

Howard Swimming & Diving just delivered a historic sweep at the NEC Championships with both the men’s and women’s teams bringing home conference titles. The men secured back-to-back championships, while the women captured their first in program history. As the only HBCU with a Division I swimming & diving program, this moment goes beyond medals. It’s representation, excellence, and proof that Bison show up to compete and to lead. #HowardUniversity #BisonPride #HUYouKnow Read More on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho…

For the second year in a row, four Howard alumni have earned a place on the ForbesBLK 50 Money Makers list, recognizing the most powerful and wealthiest Black Americans in alternative investments. ✨ JoAnn Price (B.A. ’71) ✨ Laurence Morse, Ph.D. (B.A. ’73) ✨ Levoyd E. Robinson (BBA ’87) ✨ Jewel Burks Solomon (BBA ’10) From launching the first Black-managed fund of funds to building firms that collectively manage billions in assets, these leaders are not just participating in capital markets, they are reshaping them. This is what it looks like when Bison don’t just enter rooms… they build them. Excellence in truth and service. And in ownership. #HowardUniversity #BisonPride Read More on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ma…

Due to inclement weather, including accumulated snow and hazardous road conditions, Howard University has updated its operational status for tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to DELAYED START. Campuses will open for normal operations at 10:00 a.m. Operational Details for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 Operations: Essential Employees: Only essential personnel are expected to report to campus before 10 a.m. If further clarification is needed, please contact your supervisor. Full Operational Update Can Be Viewed Here: thedig.howard.edu/announcements/…

Howard sophomore Stanley Scott has been named the 2026–2027 English-Speaking Union Luard Morse Scholar, earning up to $30,000 to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science. An economics major, campus leader, and member of the Abram Harris Economics Society, Stanley is the first Howard student selected for this honor since 2017. This fall, he’ll join a distinguished legacy of HBCU scholars studying at some of the U.K.’s most prestigious universities. “I only have one life to live, so I might as well do everything that I can…” A Bison in motion, expanding horizons and carrying Howard excellence across the Atlantic. #HowardUniversity #BisonInMotion #StudyAbroad #HUEconomics #TruthAndService Read More on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho…

Science in the lab. Impact on the Hill. Howard Biology Ph.D. candidates Olabisis Atofarati and Chukwudi Ikegwu have been selected for the Ecological Society of America’s 2026 Graduate Student Policy Award, becoming the first Howard recipients since the program’s launch in 2007. From aquatic ecosystems and conservation genomics to amphibian biodiversity and environmental DNA, their research is already shaping how we understand fragile ecosystems across the globe. Now, they’ll take that expertise to Washington, engaging directly with policymakers to ensure science informs environmental decisions. Evidence. Advocacy. Action. At Howard, we don’t just study biodiversity. We help protect it. Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #EnvironmentalPolicy

“Full of Strength.” And full of truth. This Charter Day, Howard honors Dr. Jelani Cobb (B.A. ’94), dean of Columbia Journalism School, historian, documentarian, and one of the nation’s most essential voices on race, politics, and power. From writing raps in New York to writing for The New Yorker, from studying the Black Diaspora at The Mecca to leading one of the world’s top journalism schools, Cobb’s foundation was forged right here. “With the exception of my family… no other institution has had as much of an impact on who I am as Howard.” At Howard, he learned that if you only know half the story, you hardly know it at all. He learned to scrutinize power, not chase it. And he embraced a name that means exactly what he embodies: Jelani, “full of strength.” “You have to be prepared to do something simple but deceptively complicated… tell the truth.” Truth and Service. In action. Full Article On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/fu… #HowardUniversity #CharterDay

From The Yard to global impact. Howard honors Dr. James K. Fortson (B.S. ’72) with the Distinguished Alumni Award for a lifetime of service as a physician, educator, military officer, and humanitarian. Scholarship. Service. Uplift. The Bison way. 🦬 Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #CharterDay

A bridge between generations, movements, and moments in history. Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.’s legacy continues to challenge each new class of Bison to lead with courage, purpose, and service. Full Article On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #CivilRights

Big news for the future of health equity. Howard University College of Medicine has received a $1M grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to strengthen the medical education pipeline and expand programs that support future physicians, researchers, and health leaders. From STEM outreach and Mini-Med School to student research, retention, and leadership development, this investment helps continue Howard’s legacy of training doctors who serve communities that need it most. Advancing education. Expanding opportunity. Improving health outcomes for all. 💙 thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #HealthEquity #FuturePhysicians

Howard University proudly honors Senior Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr. (BSEE ’70) as a 2026 recipient of the Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement. From engineering student and Bison yearbook editor to pioneering jurist and national leader in legal technology, Judge Dixon’s journey reflects the power of a Howard education to shape leaders across disciplines. His impact on the bench, in technology, and in service continues to inspire the next generation of Bison. Join us in celebrating his remarkable legacy during Charter Day Weekend. thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #CharterDay #BisonPride #HowardAlumni

Honoring legacy. Celebrating impact. Continuing the mission. This Black History Month, we recognize Howard University’s modern medical trailblazers whose groundbreaking work has shaped health care, expanded access, and inspired generations of physicians and scholars. From pioneering research to advancing health equity, their influence continues to be felt across communities worldwide. Their stories remind us that excellence in medicine isn’t just about innovation, it’s about service, purpose, and lifting others along the way. Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #BlackHistoryMonth #HowardUniversity