Howard University staff writer Kelvin Childs shares the first chapter of his cancer journey, told in his own words. From early screenings to surgery, he reflects on resilience and what it means for Black men’s health. Part of Howard’s cancer series.

WASHINGTON – Today, Howard University announced a generous donation of $1.4 million by Levoyd E. Robinson (BBA, ’87) to establish an education fund and upgrade to the student academic support services offices within the University’s School of…

WASHINGTON – A $20 million donation to Howard University from Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner will support the GRACE Grant Endowed Fund, an initiative to eliminate college costs and keep first-year students enrolled through graduation. The GRACE…

An anonymous donor has committed $3.5 million to Howard University to establish an endowed chair in honor of the late education entrepreneur Sean McCleese. The Sean McCleese Endowed Chair in Computer Science, Race and Social Justice supports…

In the world of breakfast choices, Charisse Ford Hughes (’93, HUSB), stands out for making decisions that affect millions of people worldwide. Hughes currently serves as the senior vice president and chief growth officer at Kellogg Company. The…

For JoAnn Price (’71, LA), legacy giving to Howard University is essential, not just because of how she’s benefited from her time on campus, but to strengthen the institution for today’s students, like her granddaughter, Lorna Cuthbertson (’23,…

WASHINGTON - Howard University proudly announces Daytime Emmy Award-winning host, comedian, actor, author and philanthropist Loni Love will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the 99th Charter Day Dinner on Saturday, March 4. The entertainment for…

WASHINGTON – Howard University announces that the recipient of the 2023 LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award is Anita L. English, the assistant secretary for University operations and director of policy management in the Office of…

WASHINGTON – Announced today, Autodesk Inc. has donated $1 million to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Howard University, the largest-ever unrestricted gift to the department. The gift for the Department of Mechanical Engineering expands…

WASHINGTON – The Cameron Schrier Foundation is donating $2.5 million to Howard University to establish an endowed fund for a chair of Africana studies. The Cameron Schrier Chair in Africana Studies will solidify the University’s leadership in the…

For Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. (HUSD ’19), the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel became a haven for her in Washington even before she enrolled at Howard University. When she moved to the District of Columbia, two goals were foremost: “Seek out a place of…

Howard University School of Business has established the Key to the School of Business -- an honor for graduates who provide superlative service to the school in its work to engage alums and support its students. The first recipients of the Key to…

Princess Gamble’s expertise in development, in partnership with Senior Vice President David Bennett, is helping to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the Howard University Development and Alumni Relations Office. Gamble, named associate vice…

Howard alumni and students came to Audi Field in Washington to cheer for the Bison football team in the second annual Truth and Service Classic on October 15, 2022. This year’s contest was against Harvard University, which won 41-25. “I love going to…

WASHINGTON -Best-selling author James Patterson is partnering with Howard University to encourage and support new authors with a $120,000 fund from the Patterson Family Foundation for scholarships for beginning writers. Under the James Patterson…

WASHINGTON –Nuna Baby Essentials Inc. is donating $1 million to Howard University Athletics to support the women’s basketball and men’s basketball teams. The Nuna donation is earmarked for renovations to the coaches’ offices and locker rooms in Burr…

WASHINGTON - A $2 million gift from philanthropists Joanne and William Conway to the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences – the largest the college has received in its existence – will support three new faculty positions and scholarships for…

Times are good for Dwight Gibson (BBA ’96), president and CEO of BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a wholesale distributor of building products. His first year leading the company saw record profitability at $202 million in the first quarter of 2022, up $90…

For Howard University College of Dentistry (HUCD) students who are drawn to the specialty because they want to serve, volunteering to provide free care is full of rewards. Each year, hundreds of people receive free dental and medical services through…

Toyin Tofade, the former dean of the Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP), will continue to support the University even after she becomes a college president in New York, by establishing a fund for leadership development. The Alfred and…