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Howard University has a longstanding history of producing some of the world’s most inventive business professionals, who establish thriving businesses that impact their local communities and the broader global society in unique ways. This article highlights just a few of those alumni small business owners, each with their own way of continuing to embrace a commitment to truth in service, while providing products and services to the community. Read More On Howard Magazine: magazine.howard.edu/stories/alumni…

The inaugural Howard University Men’s Summit brought together students, alumni, and leaders for a powerful night centered on legacy, leadership, and long-term vision. From real conversations on brotherhood and purpose to moments of reflection, art, and inspiration, the message was clear… manhood isn’t a title, it’s a daily commitment to community, growth, and impact. Built on connection. Driven by purpose. Carried forward together. This is the standard. Full Story on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/in… #HowardUniversity

Howard University brought together journalists, publishers, students, and media leaders for Black Press Week 2026, a powerful convening centered on truth, trust, and the future of Black storytelling in a rapidly evolving digital world. From honoring the legacy of the Black press to unpacking the role of AI in modern journalism, the conversations were real, necessary, and forward-looking. One message echoed all week long… technology may evolve, but integrity, voice, and community must remain at the center. As Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. put it, the Black press has never just been about news. It’s about freedom, justice, and self-determination. And that legacy continues right here at Howard. Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #BlackPressWeek

Howard University honored Black Press Day 2026, recognizing the legacy of Freedom’s Journal and the pioneers who made it possible for Black stories to be told, on our terms. From 1827 to today, the mission remains the same… document truth, uplift community, and shape the narrative when others won’t. At Howard, that legacy isn’t just remembered, it’s lived through the next generation of journalists, storytellers, and truth-tellers carrying it forward. We don’t just study history… we continue it. Full Story on the Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity

From The Yard to the world stage 🌍🎶 Long before global fandoms and viral choreography, Howard University was already shaping cultural exchange. In 1896, Korean students brought the sounds of “Arirang” to campus… a moment that would echo across history. Today, that same spirit shows up in K-Pop’s global rise, where Black music, style, and performance continue to influence the sound and movement of a worldwide phenomenon. This is more than a moment… it’s a reminder that culture travels, connects, and evolves. And at Howard, it always has. Full Story on the Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/bt… #HowardUniversity #KPop #BTS

Howard students are taking their original production “CHANGES” to the Off-Broadway stage in NYC, turning vision into reality, no shortcuts, no safety net. Just raw talent, late nights, and a story that hits where it matters. Written by Tyler “T” Lang, this coming-of-age story dives into identity, ambition, and the messy in-between moments of becoming. And the fact that this was written, produced, funded, and brought to life by students? Yeah… that’s different. This is what it looks like when preparation meets opportunity. 🗓 March 22 & 24 📍 The Tank, New York City The next act starts now. Read More on the Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #NYC

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