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“When students come to Howard, I don’t ask them about their major – I ask them about their mission.”

Meet the President

Dr. Frederick is a parent, a doctor and a teacher. He is an advocate for social justice, a defender of equal rights, a student of history, and a leader in cultivating a more prosperous future for our country. He is a true son of Howard University – a proud and loyal exemplar of its motto: “Truth and Service.”

Meet President Frederick
Dr. Frederick meets with students

More from the President

Cover photo of Bison Beat Newsletter, with a student in Paris looking at the Eiffel Tower in the distance

Bison Beat

Each month, the Office of the President produces the Bison Beat monthly newsletter. Read campus highlights from Dr. Frederick.
The Journey Podcast hosted by Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

The Journey

A weekly, 15-minute program hosted by Dr. Frederick, where he engages in dynamic dialogue with local and national guests, learning about their journeys and their thoughts on a full range of issues of the day.
Dr. Frederick shares his reflections on important events and Howard University updates through regular communications to the campus community.

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Dr. Frederick shares his reflections on important events and Howard University updates through regular communications to the campus community. 

University News

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Howard University Celebrates Life and Legacy of Dr. Paul Zeleza at 70th Birthday Conference

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Oct 8, 2024

Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., Inducted In 2024 Class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Oct 7, 2024

Howard University Announces Kevin Linder as Faculty Ombudsperson
Sep 6, 2024

Howard University Marks Milestones Which Have Moved “Howard Forward”