It is with profound sadness that the Howard University community mourns the passing of United States Representative Donald Payne, Jr. This tragic loss leaves a void not only in the hallowed halls of Congress, but also in the hearts of those he served tirelessly and with unwavering dedication.
Join me in welcoming Mrs. Duckett as our 2024 Commencement Convocation speaker, and Mr. Glover, Mr. Gray, Mr. Marriott, and Dr. Campbell Barr as our honorary degree recipients! Their insights, leadership, and dedication to excellence will undoubtedly resonate with our community as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating class.
As we continue to activate and progress on our Howard Forward strategic plan, I am pleased to share new Presidential Strategic Initiatives underway in collaboration with Provost Anthony Wutoh. Several forthcoming initiatives will be framed around supporting faculty research activities and prioritizing an improved research infrastructure.
At Howard University, we take great pride in our rich legacy of empowering women and nurturing leaders who defy the odds, break barriers, and inspire change. From our distinguished alumnae across history, to our current faculty, staff, and students who are making their mark across this country and our globe, women – specifically Black women – are at the forefront of Howard’s excellence.
As we rapidly approach the midpoint of the semester, it is crucial that we take a moment to reflect on our well-being and prioritize mental health as an integral part of our overall success.
Please join me in welcoming Ms. Sermons to Howard University and I look forward to you all seeing the magnificent work that will come out of our Office of University Communications under her leadership.
I am very excited to announce that we will present Suzanne Marie Randolph Cunningham, Ph.D. (BA ‘74) and Andrae Townsel, Ed.D. (BA ‘07, M.Ed. ‘09, Ed.D. ‘15) with the 2024 Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement at this year’s Charter Day Dinner.
Throughout his storied but tragically short time on earth, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. established a strong bond with us here at Howard University. While Dr. King was unequivocally a Morehouse Man, he embodied Howard’s core values of excellence, leadership, truth, and service.
As we embark on our first day of classes, I am eager to share this video message that looks ahead to what should be an extremely eventful Spring semester here at the Mecca:
Please join me in giving hearty congratulations to our Howard Bison football team on completing a terrific season and earning a trip to the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl!
I am delighted to share a special video message that reflects on the memorable moments that have marked this semester and to look ahead with hope and anticipation for the promise of a bright new year.
I extend my personal congratulations to Evan Quaintance on being selected as one of this year’s Schwarzman Scholars. His commitment to academic endeavors makes him an exemplar of Howard’s commitment to excellence and service.
