Presidential Statements 2023-2024
Inauguration 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.
Read More about Inauguration Speech of President Ben Vinson IIIObserving Veterans Day 2023
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.
Read More about Observing Veterans Day 2023Observing Veterans Day 2023
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.
Read More about Observing Veterans Day 2023Happy Thanksgiving from President Ben Vinson III!
From my family to each of yours, we want to extend warm wishes for a joyous and restorative Thanksgiving celebration.
Read More about Happy Thanksgiving from President Ben Vinson III!Penner family presents $20M gift to Howard University’s GRACE Grant fund
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.
Read More about Penner family presents $20M gift to Howard University’s GRACE Grant fundPenner family presents $20M gift to Howard University’s GRACE Grant fund
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.
Read More about Penner family presents $20M gift to Howard University’s GRACE Grant fundMacKenzie Scott Presents $12 Million Gift to Howard's College of Medicine
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.
Read More about MacKenzie Scott Presents $12 Million Gift to Howard's College of MedicineMacKenzie Scott Presents $12 Million Gift to Howard's College of Medicine
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.
Read More about MacKenzie Scott Presents $12 Million Gift to Howard's College of MedicineFaculty and Staff Engagement Survey announcement
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.
Read More about Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey announcementNew Appointment: Dean of Howard University School of Law
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.
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