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Mar 13, 2023

The Howard Bison Are Playing In The Men’s NCAA Tournament For The First Time Since 1992

The Howard Bison clinched their berth in the NCAA tournament on Saturday with a dramatic win in the MEAC championship against rivals Norfolk State by a score of 65 to 64.

Aug 26, 2022

Howard University Targeted By Two Bomb Threats This Week

For the second time this week, Howard University received a bomb threat causing students to evacuate and prompting an investigation.

Apr 28, 2022

12 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

A kid-friendly outdoor movie on the Potomac, the Afro-Atlantic Histories festival and a Britney Spears dance party are all on the agenda this weekend.

Apr 13, 2022

Howard University President Wayne Frederick Announces He’ll Retire In 2024

The 17th president of Howard University, who took the job in 2013, will retire by June 2024.

Oct 13, 2021

Howard University Students Stage Sit-In Over Issues With Mold And COVID Safety

The students say they’re also facing issues related to safety on campus and representation on the university’s Board of Trustees.

Sep 01, 2020

Maryland Lawmaker Proposes HBCUs Become Independent Of State University System

Del. Julian Ivey’s measure would allow Maryland HBCUs to determine how they spend state funding.

Jul 17, 2020

A Star Basketball Recruit Picked Howard University. Will He Inspire Other Players To Choose D.C. HBCUs, Too?

In choosing the Bisons, Makur Maker surprised the college basketball world—and he wants to start a movement.

Feb 28, 2017

‘Welcome To Trump Plantation’ Says Graffiti At Howard University

It also calls university president Wayne A.I. Frederick an “overseer.”

 
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