Presidential Statements 2020-2021

2021 Charter Day Address

Reaffirming Howard University’s Excellence
President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA

Hello everyone. It is my distinct pleasure to serve as the 154th Charter Day Convocation speaker. This year’s commemoration comes at a critical time in our nation’s history and our University’s evolution. To lead our institution and our society forward into the future, it is vital that we understand our present moment in the context of the history from which we came.

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

Dear Howard University Community, 
 

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

Dear Howard University Community, 
 

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

Dear Howard University Community,
 
I am pleased to announce the Howard University College of Medicine has received a $1.59 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative to expand their mobile unit vaccine operations.

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

Dear Howard University Community,
 
I am pleased to announce the Howard University College of Medicine has received a $1.59 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative to expand their mobile unit vaccine operations.

Update on Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Dear Howard University Community,
 
As we plan for our community to return to campus, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, neighbors and guests remains at the forefront of our decision-making. While the local and national impact of the coronavirus pandemic is certainly waning, and Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that most capacity restrictions will be lifted in the district on May 21, we understand that COVID-19 still poses a threat – especially for those in our community.
 

Update on Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Dear Howard University Community,
 
As we plan for our community to return to campus, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, neighbors and guests remains at the forefront of our decision-making. While the local and national impact of the coronavirus pandemic is certainly waning, and Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that most capacity restrictions will be lifted in the district on May 21, we understand that COVID-19 still poses a threat – especially for those in our community.
 

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

Dear Howard University Community,
 
I am pleased to announce that the newly reestablished 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. This announcement comes just weeks after we announced that the new dean of the college will be alumna and actress Phylicia Rashad, who is elated by this news.
 

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

Dear Howard University Community,
 
I am pleased to announce that the newly reestablished 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. This announcement comes just weeks after we announced that the new dean of the college will be alumna and actress Phylicia Rashad, who is elated by this news.
 

Written testimony on NCAA Athlete NIL Rights

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