Tag: Howard University
THE JOURNEY: “Dr. Art Dawkins – Building an Incubator for World-class Practitioners”
President Wayne Frederick talks with Dr. Art Dawkins who for decades led the Howard University music program in Jazz Studies.
Read MoreReparations: Is The Time Right Now?
Discussion about the complexities of reparations for the descendants of slaves in America.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “STEM and Minorities in Higher Education”
Named in 2009 by Time Magazine as one of “The 10 Best College Presidents,” Dr. Freeman Hrabowski leads the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Dr. Eleanor Traylor – Village Values and City Ways”
Howard University professor emeritus, scholar and literary critic Dr. Eleanor Traylor talks about growing up in a supportive community and the role of HBCU’s in preparing leaders grounded in the humanities.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Gloria Washington, Ph.D. – Teach Me How to Code”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Howard University, Dr. Gloria Washington.
Read MoreAmerica… After Impeachment
Where does America go after the impeachment of President Trump?
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Annemieke Martinez – Finding a Cure for Sickle Cell at Howard U”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Annemieke Martinez, Assistant Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Howard University.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Kim M. Lewis, Ph.D. – A Serious Matter: Highlighting Black Women Physicists”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Kim Michelle Lewis, Ph.D., Howard University’s Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Programs, and Natural Sciences.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Jewel Ham – A Student Advocate for Arts Integration”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Jewel Ham, a jubilant fine arts major, graphic media, digital arts journalism minor and honor student at Howard University.
Read MoreHoward University Year End Conversation With Dr. Wayne Frederick
Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick talks about 2019 and expectations for 2020.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “The Nobility of Surgery: Dr. Edward E. Cornwell, III”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with The LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., Professor & Chairman of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine and Surgeon-in-Chief at Howard University Hospital, Dr. Edward E. Cornwell, III.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “The Honorable Isiah “Ike” Leggett – History is Present in All That We Do”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with a two-time Howard alum, and former professor of law, associate dean of The Howard University School of Law, and Montgomery County Executive, The Honorable Isiah “Ike” Leggett.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Black Girls Do Code: Allison Bryant, Ph.D.”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Allison Bryant, Ph.D., Associate Professor and the Chair of the Information Systems and Supply Chain Management department at the Howard University School of Business.
Read MoreRecognizing The Signs Of Domestic Violence
Would you know the signs of domestic violence if you saw them?
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Congressman Elijah E. Cummings – A Man of the People”
President Frederick and his guest The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings explore a journey of justice, opportunity and self-confidence.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Howard University’s Bison STEM Scholars Program”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Ronald Smith, the director of the Bison STEM Scholars Program and two members of cohort 3, Maya Brown and Devante Kerr.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Higher-Ed Law and Order”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Florence Prioleau.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Nutured at the Capstone: Howard University’s Pre-Professional Scholars”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with three Pre-Professional Scholars: Emanuel Demissie, Ananda Collins, and Nyra Lownes-Alexander.
Read MoreThe Criminalization of Black Girls
Documentary looks at the criminalization of black girls and the school to prison pipeline.
Read MoreEngaging Our Community in Cleaning Up The Environment
The Howard University Student Led non-profit organization is participating in the 2019 International Beach Cleanup.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Mission-Driven Philanthropy: Howard University Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with David Bennett, the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Howard University.
Read MoreForward! 2019 HU Homecoming Schedule And Theme
“Forward” is a concept that Howard University and all Bison embody. Howard’s community of scholars and leaders are tenacious, constantly driving progress at the University, within local communities and across the globe. Howard’s recently unveiled strategic plan, Howard Forward: 2024, outlines the University’s vision to advance the mission over the next five years. As the Bison community returns to campus with fond memories and proud reflections of the rich Howard legacy, Homecoming is also an opportunity to look ahead toward future accomplishments and milestones to come.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: Part II “Shattering Twin Barriers: Howard’s Second-ever Female Howard University Student Association (HUSA) President and Vice President”
On part two of this episode, Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Taylor Ellison and Raina Henderson, the second-ever female President and Vice-President slate in Howard University Student Association history (or herstory).
Read MoreUnderstanding Substance Abuse Recovery
Finding the path to substance abuse recovery in the modern age.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Shattering Twin Barriers: Howard’s Second-ever Female Howard University Student Association (HUSA) President and Vice President”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Taylor Ellison and Raina Henderson, the second-ever female President and Vice-President in Howard University Student Association history (or herstory).
Read More1619: From Africans To African-Americans
An examination of the origins of slavery and the impact of the 400th anniversary of 1619.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Two Future Higher Education Leadership Ph.Ds: Focused on the Task at Hand”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Brandy Jackson, M.S. and Ernest Evans, M.S., first-year students in the Higher Education and Leadership Policy Studies doctoral program at Howard University.
Read MoreRecession 2020? Is It Possible
What might an economic recession look like and what can you do to prevent it from impacting you?
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Anthony Jones – A Case for Howard University”
President Wayne Frederick talks with the Associate Provost and Assistant Vice-President for Enrollment Management, Mr. Anthony Jones.
Read MoreAlumni Moms Of The Quad And Incoming Daughters Move Into Renovated Harriet Tubman Quadrangle Dorm
“I lived in the Quad my freshman year, August 1985 to May 1986 and I had a wonderful time too. I lived in Frasier Hall and my daughter will now,” said N’Maat. “I remember the women from my floor who were from different parts of the country. I remember how we would pool our food and have a meal together as well.”
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Susan Dreyer – Health and Safety in the DNA”
Dr. Wayne Frederick talks with the Director of Environmental Occupational Health and Safety for the Howard University Department of Public Safety – Ms. Susan Dreyer.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Marley Christian – Defending Her Goal(s)”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Marley Christian, a member of the Bermuda Women’s National team and captain of the women’s soccer team at Howard University.
Read MoreFirst Generation College Students
What are the challenges faced by first generation college students?
Read MoreFormer First Lady Michelle Obama Returns To HU
10 to 20 percent of students who choose to go to college never make it. One of the top reason, fiances. The numbers jump to 40 percent in other communities.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Jonathan Piersol – African Americans are Well-Placed for the Tech Industry”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Jonathan Piersol, Howard University’s Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
Read MoreDebating The Democratic Presidential Debate
Political experts break down the first democratic presidential debate
Read MoreHoward University’s Basketball Team Is Headed to Barcelona
“This trip will give us an opportunity to bond [as a team],” Blakeney continued. “We’ll also get to see how we compete before we start practice in the fall. It’s such a unique experience that will provide great momentum towards the improvement of our program. No matter how much you train or practice, you really don’t know about a team until you see it in game competition, added Blakeney.”
Read MoreHoward University Leads 2019 HBCU Award Nominations
“It is fitting for Howard University to lead this year’s sterling panel of nominees,” says HBCU Digest Founding Editor Jarrett Carter. “They had an extraordinary academic year highlighted with several individual and collective accomplishments that represented the best of America’s flagship historically black institution, and the spirit of the HBCU mission at large. The Howard community and the District of Columbia should take great pride in HU’s work this year.”
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Stacey Mobley – Getting to Know the Chair”
President Frederick chats with Howard alum and chair of the Howard University Board of Trustees Stacey Mobley.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Mentoring Makes a Difference”
President Frederick’s guest is surgeon, oncologist, medical educator, leader in professional and civic organizations, Dr.LaSalle D. Leffall.
Read MoreHow Research Can Have an Impact On Your Health
Howard University’s College of Nusing and Allied Health Sciences is hosting a health fair with a focus on research
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY : “Dr. Edna Medford – Uncovering Howard University History”
President Wayne Frederick talks with History Professor Dr. Edna Greene Medford.
Read MoreHelping Entrepreneurs Build Wealth
Howard University is hosting a Spring Small Business Summit
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Dr. James Taylor – Finding a Cure for Sickle Cell at Howard U”
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Dr. James Taylor, Director of Howard University’s Center for Sickle Cell Disease.
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