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.
Mr. Fairfax is a passionate legal educator whose extensive scholarship and commitment to criminal justice reform are deeply aligned with the law school’s mission. We are excited to welcome Mr. Fairfax to the Howard University community.
As I continue my Bison Engagement Tour, it is my pleasure to announce our partnership with Gallup to administer a faculty and staff employee engagement survey this January.
It is with immense pleasure that I share news about an extraordinary $12 million gift to the Howard University College of Medicine from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott.
On behalf of the entire Howard community, I am extremely grateful to Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner for their support of our University’s students through the GRACE Grant, which benefits our undergraduate students who face financial barriers to completing their studies on time.
From my family to each of yours, we want to extend warm wishes for a joyous and restorative Thanksgiving celebration.
On behalf of the entire Howard University family, I again want to express my deepest gratitude to our veterans and their families for their dedication and sacrifice.
Gathered colleagues and assembled guests: I want to leave you with this: In March of 1867, we were born to lead. We were born to be an engine of change and a force of good. I am mindful of these tasks today. I recognize that education without purpose does not forward our humanity. I know that purpose is easily lost amidst the cacophony of issues that swirl around us every day. But we must not lose it, because it is part of the essence of what we do here at Howard.
Indigenous Peoples Day bestows upon us opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage with the profound contributions of Indigenous communities throughout history.
As we and other institutions of higher education around the country prepare to celebrate the beauty of homecoming season on our campuses, I ask that you join me in extending heartfelt prayers to the Morgan State University community.
Our tradition of excellence, leadership and service remains steadfast and our legacy, leadership, and future trajectory will always transcend a momentary ranking. We will continue to carry out our work in a manner that we believe keeps Howard University rising to its maximum strength – now and in the years to come.