Presidential Statements 2023-2024
Statement on Jacksonville Mass Shooting and March on Washington 60th Anniversary
As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, it is especially disheartening that we also must grieve another racist mass shooting, this time in Jacksonville, Florida.
Read More about Statement on Jacksonville Mass Shooting and March on Washington 60th AnniversaryObserving Labor Day 2023
I want to underscore just how much we appreciate every person who has dedicated their labor in service to Howard University. Thank you – we simply could not be who we are without your treasured service.
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I want to underscore just how much we appreciate every person who has dedicated their labor in service to Howard University. Thank you – we simply could not be who we are without your treasured service.
Read More about Observing Labor Day 2023Opening Convocation 2023
Howard—we have the imagination, the fortitude, the brilliance, and the confidence. Let us journey together to our newest, boldest horizons yet. I charge this audience to focus on excellence, to embrace and uphold our University’s value of truth and service, to build and foster our sense of community, and to not let barriers stand in our way. We need you at maximum strength.
Read More about Opening Convocation 2023U.S. News & World Report Rankings Update
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.
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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.
Read More about U.S. News & World Report Rankings UpdateResponse to Morgan State University Incident
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.
Read More about Response to Morgan State University IncidentObserving Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
Indigenous Peoples Day bestows upon us opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage with the profound contributions of Indigenous communities throughout history.
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Indigenous Peoples Day bestows upon us opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage with the profound contributions of Indigenous communities throughout history.
Read More about Observing Indigenous Peoples Day 2023Inauguration Speech of President Ben Vinson III
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.
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