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Feb 01, 2024

Howard Students Work On Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s Show About HBCU Dance Team Culture

The downtown D.C. theater company is putting on the world premiere of the play, “The Sensational Sea-Minkettes.”

Mar 15, 2023

Where To Watch (And Drink Away) The Howard Bison’s March Madness Games

Below, a handful of game-day watch parties and specials to celebrate the tournament’s launch.

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 04, 2019

Howard Students Say Their Dorms Are Under Construction And ‘Literally Uninhabitable’

Freshman living in the historic quad say they’re faced with rats, leaking pipes, unfinished rooms, and other issues.

Apr 17, 2019

New Neighbors Keep Walking Their Dogs On Howard’s Campus. Students Say It’s Disrespectful

There are long-running tensions between nearby residents and Howard students who say their campus is not a public amenity.

Feb 13, 2019

Local Church Donates $100,000 To Pay Off Student Balances At Howard University

Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia chose to be a blessing in a major way this month.

Aug 17, 2018

A Mistaken Alcohol License Suspension Has Howard Theatre Scrambling To Set The Record Straight

This time, a D.C. agency messed up—but the incident has only added fuel to the fire for people who think the Howard’s time is limited under current ownership.

Oct 19, 2017

Med School Dropout May Have Been Responsible For Howard Shooting Scare

A university professor told WJLA that a former medical student made threats to shoot at a testing center.

Sep 05, 2017

Howard University Is Turning Former Dorms Into Apartments In LeDroit Park

Carver and Slowe halls, both built in 1942, will offer 162 rental units that range from studios to two bedrooms.

Aug 23, 2017

Fired FBI Director James Comey Will Host A Lecture Series At Howard

And he is giving the keynote address at opening convocation this September.

 
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