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Sonya Smith Appointed to Lead Howard University’s Research Institute on Tactical Autonomy Washington, D.C. - Howard University announced that Sonya Smith, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as executive director of the University’s Research Institute Autonomy (RITA). Also referred to as the University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, the University’s RITA is only one of 15 centers in the United States. Smith is no stranger to the University, joining as faculty in 1995 after becoming the fi
Sep 28, 2026

Howard University CEA Professor Sonya Smith Elected to AIAA Class of 2026 Fellows

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Sep 14, 2026

20 Years in Motion: Models Inc. Celebrates Two Decades of Fashion, Mentorship and Black Creative Expression at Howard University
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Howard University Student Journalists Rack Up Honors at Atlanta NABJ Convention
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Unpacking Why Howard University Ranks as No. 1 on Forbes’ ‘America’s Top HBCUs’ List
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Howard University, J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Announce $10 Million Scholarship Fund

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Favorite places to eat while in town for Homecoming

Food is a big part of Homecoming fun. Several cool spots in the vicinity of Howard’s main campus offer a variety of eats, from upscale dining to casual meals. Here are a few popular choices.

Category: Business, Homecoming

Don’t underestimate Carla Hall

Celebrity chef Carla Hall has lived many careers — dancer, fashion model, comedian, TV personality. Yet she credits studying accounting at Howard — an early detour in her intended path — with giving her a solid grounding.

Category: Alumni Spotlights, Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, September 2026 Newsletter

159th Opening Convocation launches 2026

Howard University formally begins the academic year with the traditional Opening Convocation, at Cramton Auditorium on Friday, September 18. This year’s speakers represent the faculty and staff.

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, September 2026 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

Embrace your Wildest Dreams at Homecoming

Howard faces Morehouse in big game Homecoming 2026 is October 11–18, and this year’s theme is “Wildest Dreams,” designed to celebrate how our legacies surpass our ancestors' wildest dreams, Plan your itinerary with our full list of events!

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, September 2026 Newsletter, Homecoming

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Celebrate the reunion classes

Celebrate the reunion classesBy Lauren Ivey

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, August 2026 Newsletter, Giving

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Invest in Back to School campaign

Howard enthusiastically welcomes the talented students of the Class of 2030. Students come from 49 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories, and from 61 nations around the world to embark upon a world-class Howard education.

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Featured Stories, August 2026 Newsletter, Giving Challenges

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Intercultural Center joins Capital Pride Parade

Howard’s Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center proudly joins the Capital Pride 2026 Celebration Parade on June 20 in Washington in celebration of community, inclusion and self-expression.

Category: 2026 Newsletters, Summer 2026 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

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Wells Fargo exec Daniel Shannon promotes HBCUs

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Founders on the Yard brings top HBCU talent

By Lauren Ivey

Category: Beyond the Yard, 2026 Newsletters, Summer 2026 Newsletter, Hilltop Highlights

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