Presidential Statements 2020-2021

For the Sake of Black People’s Health, We’re Mandating Coronavirus Vaccines for All Our Medical Students

August 4, 2021 | Washington Post

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Announcing a Vaccine Requirement for Faculty and Staff

Following extensive deliberation and feedback from faculty, staff, students and parents, we are extending the COVID-19 vaccine requirement to include faculty and staff who will be on campus during the Fall.

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A lack of diversity in research and analytics is not just unethical — it is dangerous

July 30, 2021 | The Hechinger Report

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Observing Juneteenth, 2021

It is important that we as a nation continue to elevate Juneteenth as an independence day for the African-American community, commemorated on an occasion when Black men and women were truly able to feel it and free to enjoy it.

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Written testimony on NCAA Athlete NIL Rights

June 9, 2021 | The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Howard University Names College of Fine Arts After Iconic Alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman

The College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman, whose remarkable career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions around the world.

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Update on Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Howard University students who reside on campus or come to campus for any reason are required to be fully vaccinated prior to their arrival on campus for the Fall semester.

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Howard University Receives $1.59M Gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies to Increase Vaccination Efforts

The support from Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide mobile medical unit upgrades, paid staffing for the units, medical supplies, and increase outreach to the community.

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Howard University Receives Reaccreditation from the Middle State Commission on Higher Education

Howard continues to stand out from other institutions of higher education for our ability to emphasize student success and generate a positive impact on our community and our country at large.

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2021 Charter Day Address

The Charter Day address touches on topics including the coronavirus pandemic; Kamala Harris' ascent to the White House; and Howard's founding charter as a catalyst for eventually cultivating equality and forward-thinking leaders in America.

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