Howard announces 2025 Commencement Convocation orator, LeVar Burton

Prepares for largest graduating class in history

Health Sciences alumna Monica Titus leads in occupational therapy

By Simone Denard

Black women are severely underrepresented in the occupational therapy profession, making up less than 5% of occupational therapists nationwide. Among those professionals is Monica Titus (B.S. ’93), founder and president of Impressions Pediatric Therapy. In 1993, Titus graduated from Howard University's occupational therapy Program. According to U.S. News and World Report in 2024, the program ranks as one of the top 100 best occupational therapy programs in the nation.

Research Month highlights University’s works

By Kelvin Childs

Research Month 2025 honors and celebrates the outstanding work Howard University’s research staff, faculty and students are doing in multiple specialties. And Howard’s recent R1 classification makes it even more special.

Accepted students to visit Howard in April

By Simone Denard

Every April, thousands of accepted students flock to Howard University’s campus to learn more about Howard’s rich history and to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture that makes the University a renowned institution. Through activities, campus tours and orientations hosted by the schools and colleges, students are provided an invaluable opportunity to interact with staff and their future peers.

Alternative Spring Break creates life-changing experiences

By Simone Denard

Since 1994, Alternative Spring Break (ASB) has provided Howard students with the opportunity to serve numerous communities across the country during their spring break. This year, ASB sent more than 1,300 students to serve in 22 cities, including Buffalo, New York; Detroit; Memphis, Tennessee; and Tampa, Florida.

Howard sophomores Alexandria Fuller and Lauren McNair were both assigned to serve in Albany, Georgia. During their time in Albany, Fuller and McNair’s initiatives were redevelopment and youth holistic wellness.

Donors inspired by “Power of Possibility” raise $1.3 million

Students share stories about the difference giving makes

By Kelvin Childs

Howard University students will benefit from the record $1.3 million raised at Charter Day Dinner 2025. Guests at the dinner — inspired by the night’s theme, “The Power of Possibility” — gave to the campaign, which raises funds that are used to clear the balances of graduating seniors, freeing them of that debt. Students in a “Charter Day Student Spotlight” video told passionately of what difference those donations made for them.

Chevron and Howard University: A partnership that withstands time

By Simone Denard

Chevron has been a valued partner of Howard University for years, graciously donating more than $1.5 million to the University. Chevron’s contributions come in the form of donations and through programming and facilities that propel the academic and professional careers of countless Howard students. Many Howard alumni are employees of Chevron and actively return to Howard’s campus to inform students of the opportunities at Chevron and assist with overall professional development.

Engineering graduate James Washington is a lifelong learner

By Kelvin Childs

Lifelong learning is a value James Washington, Jr. (B.A., ’58) follows aggressively in his nine decades on Earth. The retired paratrooper came to Howard on the advice of an Army buddy who told him, “It’ll be a decision you’ll never regret.” And with a degree in mechanical engineering from what today is the College of Engineering and Architecture, Washington has lived a colorful life, taking up flying in his 40s and motorcycling in his 80s.

Women's History Month a time to mark strides

By Kelvin Childs

Howard University proudly celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing the way women have advanced and changed culture and society.

One of the biggest change-makers this past year was former Vice President Kamala Harris (’86, B.A.). She made a momentous run for the presidency, and convened her concluding campaign rally on The Yard, where she told the rapt audience, “Let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, brilliant billion of stars. The light, the light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service.”

Becoming a Bison: How parents can support during admissions

By Simone Denard

The undergraduate admissions process can be tricky and daunting to navigate. Many parents and students are concerned about the best time to apply, personal essays and advice for standing out among thousands of applicants. Although Howard University attracts some of the top talent from around the globe, there are numerous ways to ensure students’ applications make a lasting impression. To provide a few helpful tools on admissions, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions Hugh Durham offers insightful tips for parents looking to help their students succeed.