Tag: Howard University
Howard University Announces New President

Tuesday, Howard University named Ben Vinson III a scholar of the African diaspora as the new President. He will succeed Wayne A.I. Frederick starting September 1st. Fredrick is stepping down after 10 years of service to the University.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Jordyn Allen – The Guiding Light of the Howard University Student Association”

President Frederick speaks with Jordyn Allen, the President of the Howard University Student Association.
Read MoreChicago Rapper Lil Durk Announces Scholarship Partnership With Howard University

Lil Durk, Amazon Music, Rotation, and Neighborhood Heroes will award $50,000 in scholarships to two exceptional Howard University students from Chicago, according to a press release.
Read MoreHoward University Announces New Faculty Addition, Stacey Abrams, As The Inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair For Race And Black Politics

It’s just been announced that Stacey Abrams will be joining Howard University’s faculty after being appointed as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, which will be housed in the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center.
Read MoreCareers In The Education Field

Howard University is hosting it’s Educators Job Fair tomorrow at the Blackburn Center
Read MoreBlack Women NCAA Basketball Stars Clap Back At Critics

Louisiana State University player Angel Reese and University of South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley speak out about critics.
Read MoreSupporting Entrepreneurship

Howard University and PNC Bank are teaming up to for event on helping students become entrepreneurs
Read MoreHoward Softball Coach Stands Up Against Her Team’s Mistreatment, Resulting In Her Suspension

Howard University softball coach, Tori Tyson, refuses to stay silent after the mistreatment of her athletes during a game visiting the University of California-Irvine on March 4th, 2023, earlier this month, which resulted in her later suspension.
Read MoreHoward University Bison Men’s Basketball In NCAA Tournament For The First Time In Over 30 Years

It’s been a historic time for Bison as the men’s Basketball Team enter the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1992. They look forward to face-off with the Kansas Jayhawks.
Read MoreBlood Drive To Address Sickle Cell Disease

Howard University and the Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive March 15th
Read MoreConversation with H.U. President Dr. Wayne Frederick

Dr. Frederick discusses the pandemic, school safety and security, prostate cancer research and other issues.
Read MoreHouse Divided: Selection of the Speaker of the House

What’s behind the chaos on Capitol Hill?
Read MoreBrittney Griner Released From Russian Captivity

Griner was released as part of a prisoner swap with Viktor Bout… a notorious Russian arms dealer.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Dr. Roger Mitchell – Pathology and the COVID-19 Pandemic”

President Frederick talks with Dr. Roger Mitchell, the Chair of Pathology at the Howard University College of Medicine.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Dr. Anthony Wilbon – The Future of Howard’s School of Business”

President Frederick has an insightful conversation with Dr. Anthony Wilbon, Dean of the Howard University School of Business.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Dr. Hugh Mighty – Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine Changing Lives”

On this episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Dr. Hugh Mighty, Howard University’s new Senior Vice President of Health Affairs and outgoing Dean of the College of Medicine and Vice President of Clinical Affairs.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Lauren Bush and Trisha Lal – Howard University Student Writers”

President Frederick talks with Lauren Bush, editor-in-chief of the Howard University Undergraduate research journal and Trisha Lal, co-founder of Howard University College of Medicine Research Digest.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Rashad Young – A Public Servant Changing Lives In Washington, D.C.”

President Frederick has an insightful conversation with Rashad Young, a veteran public servant, about his life experiences and career path.
Read MoreSo You Want To Be An Actor/Director In Hollywood

We talk to those who have done it and guided those who desire it.
Read MoreCOVID Cases Spiking, Virtual Classes for Howard

Howard University has returned to virtual learning for the rest of the semester.
Read MoreHoward University President Wayne A.I. Frederick Announces Retirement

Wayne A.I. Frederick is soon to be Howard University’s former president in 2024.
Read MoreHelping Those With Heroin and Opioid Addiction

Howard University’s Department of Psychiatry “Better Together” program
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “A Conversation with Michael Steele”

President Frederick speaks with Michael Steele, the Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Read MoreScholarships For Students With Jamaican Heritage

The Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network is accepting applications for it’s scholarship program
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford”

President Frederick talks with Boyd Rutherford, the Lieutenant Governor for the state of Maryland.
Read MoreFBI Identifies Persons Of Interest In HBCU Threats

The FBI identifies possible suspects in the bombing threats against HBCUs.
Read MoreBomb Threats At HBCUs

HBCUs receive bomb threats and forced to close or lockdown today. The schools include to local universities–Howard and Bowie State.
Read MoreBiden to Pick Black Woman for Supreme Court

Race and politics for The Supreme Court decision
Read MoreVoting Rights 2022 and MLK Day

The 1965 Voting Rights Act and why the political clock appears to be turning back in 2022.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “A Conversation with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer”

President Frederick talks to Senator Chuck Schumer, the current Senate majority leader, the senior senator for the state of New York, and one of the most accomplished public servants on Capitol Hill.
Read MoreSBA Grants and HBCU Initiatives in the Biden Plan

Build Back Better agenda has educational component for federal government contractors.
Read MoreHoward U Announces Chadwick Boseman’s $5.4 Million Scholarship

Howard introduces The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship.
Read MoreFree Mammogram Screenings

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc is hosting a screening event today from 8am -5pm at Howard University
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Kery Davis – Raising The Standard of Athletics at Howard University”

On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with the Howard University Director of Athletics, Kery Davis.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “A Safe Return To Campus for Howard University”

On this episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Cynthia Evers, and the chair of pathology at Howard University College of Medicine, Dr. Rodger Mitchell about their efforts to maintain the campus’ “Safety First” and “Bison SAFE” mindset for the new school year.
Read MoreGetting Aid to Haiti After the Earthquake

How weather, politics and other factors are complicating getting aid to Haiti.
Read MoreBlack Academic Talent Choosing HBCUs

We discuss the decision to choose an HBCU over a PWI.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Okianer Christian Dark – Developing Academia’s Foot Soldiers”

Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Associate Provost for Faculty Development at Howard University and Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law, Okianer Christian Dark.
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