Tag: Howard University
THE 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.
Read MoreConversation with Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinksi

Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski discusses law, order and public safety issues.
Read MoreHU Announces October 5-13 Homecoming Week

“We are excited to have our alumni and friends save-the-date for what will soon become another historic and memorable week of events on the Hilltop,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “We invite our Bison family to return to campus and attend the Open Houses planned for each school and college. They will hear from the deans about the exciting research and training today’s students are experiencing. Howard is constantly moving forward.”
Read MoreHU Rises In National Graduate School Rankings

“It is an honor to be recognized among our peers through U.S. News and World Report’s annual graduate school rankings,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “The increased scores can be directly attributed to the hard work of our faculty and leadership combined with the commitment to success of our talented students. More importantly, our student outcomes with improving graduation rates, managing student debt levels, improving customer service and job placements are what we remain most inspired by.”
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “A Lamp Lighting Her Way in the Community”

Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with the Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations at Howard University, Debbi Jarvis.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Open and Flexible: The motto of servant leadership”

Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick chats with Ms. Vionna Moore, the 2019 executive student director of the renowned and award-winning initiative, fondly called “ASB.”
Read MoreLiving Black History At Howard University: Profile of Dr. Clive Callendar

The Howard University Hospital surgeon has focused his career on increasing awareness of transplant medicine among minority segments of the population,
Read MoreState of the Union Preview

Political analysts discuss the State of the Union speech ahead of President Trump’s second delivery before Congress.
Read MoreSenator Kamala Harris Discusses Her Run for the White House Live @ 1:30pm

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris is coming back to her alma mater today to talk about her 2020 run for the Presidency of the United States. Senator Harris is expected to give brief remarks at 1:30pm and take questions from the media at Howard University.
Read MoreHoward University Men’s Basketball Team Grabs First MEAC Win

Bison bounce back with strong defensive effort against Maryland Eastern Shore
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “J. Weldon Norris – Voices on the Hill –A Lifetime of Music”
President Dr. Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. J. Weldon Norris, a world-class arranger, music scholar and winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “HUSA Leadership – Working for Now and Later”

Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with the President of HUSA Amos Jackson III and the Vice President Mara Peoples.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “HELPS – A Program that Helps”

President Wayne Frederick talks to 3 graduate students about their experiences as part of the first cohort in the School of Education.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Nick Cannon – An Education for Life”
President Wayne Frederick talks with multi-talented actor, writer, producer, business executive Nick Cannon
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Knowing Breast Cancer – Dr. Lori Wilson”
President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Lori Wilson, Howard University cancer surgeon and cancer survivor.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Jim Watkins – General Manager, WHUR, 96.3”

Jim Watkins, General Manager of WHUR and the Howard University Radio Network.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY: “Dr. Nikki Taylor – Where There’s A Woman”

Dr. Frederick talks with meticulous researcher and passionate scholar, Dr. Nikki Taylor – Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of History.
Read MoreTHE JOURNEY : “Dean Dawn Williams – A School of Education for The Times”

President Wayne Frederick talks with Dr. Dawn Williams, Dean of the Howard University School of Education.
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