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.

In Memoriam - Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Roberta Flack

Dear Howard University Community,

Join us as we honor the life of one of our most profoundly impactful alumnae, the legendary songstress, composer, performer, and artistic icon Roberta Flack (B.M.E. ’58, D.Mus. ’75). Over the course of an incredible career, she inspired countless performers through her talent, showmanship, professionalism, and sheer charisma. She also founded the Robert Flack Foundation in 2010 to promote animal welfare and music education.

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.

Love bloomed over years for Chicagoans

By Kelvin Childs

For newlyweds Rachel Burks-Crouch (B.S., 2005) and Kimberly Burks-Crouch (B.A., 2003), their love of each other began with their love of Howard University.

The native Chicagoans met on campus in Spring 2002, after each was initiated into separate sororities. Hanging out with their line sisters on The Yard, they struck an easy friendship.

“Our lines were really close to each other. We all hung together. So, during our undergraduate career we remained in touch, and we were also part of the same social circle,” Rachel said.

A love letter to Howard

By Michelle Janaye Nealy

O Howard. A beacon of dreams and a bastion of brilliance.

If I had to live my life 100 times over, I would choose Howard University every SINGLE time. There is no better place to find yourself, hone your confidence, connect to the African diaspora and anchor yourself in Black excellence.

From student-athlete to college president: Charles J. Gibbs’ remarkable journey

By Kelvin Childs

Charles J. Gibbs (’91, BBA; ’04, MEd; ’20, EdD) stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. He credits Howard University not only for sharpening his skills and talents but also for preparing him to lead as the seventh and first African-American president of Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY). His journey to the presidency was forged through his education and 16 years of leadership at Howard from 2000 to 2016.

A Fireside Chat with Yassine Fall, who ties economics with social justice

By Kelvin Childs

Yassine Fall, minister of African integration and foreign affairs for Senegal, rose from modest beginnings to being a global leader in activism for social justice and economic empowerment across the continent. Fall credits her time at Howard University, where she earned a master’s degree in economics, as an experience that rooted her in the world at large and instilled in her the importance of giving back.

Third-Floor Wheatley Divas celebrate 50-plus years of sisterhood

By Kelvin Childs

The 1970s were an exciting time for Shermane Townshend Sealey (’74, B.A.). The 16-year-old was away from her Detroit home for the adventure of a lifetime, going to Howard University and moving into Wheatley Hall in the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle. But she found more than a place to stay; she helped establish a sisterhood.

HUAA marks 60 years of service and connection

By Kelvin Childs

The Howard University Alumni Association is celebrating its diamond anniversary.

Since 1964, HUAA has provided 60 years of service to Howard graduates and built bonds with them around the globe. HUAA will mark this milestone anniversary over the next year with events, activations and merchandise, said Kandace L. Harris (’97 B.A., ’01 M.A., ’05 PhD), HUAA president.

Heiserman Built Architecture Career on Howard Foundation

By Kelvin Childs

Homecoming at Howard University was special for Michael Heiserman (’63, Bachelor of Architecture). While he was deep into his studies at the School (now College) of Architecture (CEA), Heiserman helped build a float for the annual Homecoming parade for the Army Corps cadets because he was in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). He also borrowed the car that towed the float from an area Cadillac dealership.