Inauguration of Ben Vinson III, PhD

The Inauguration of the Eighteenth President of
Howard University

Ben Vinson III, Ph.D.

Inauguration Convocation Livestream

The Inauguration Convocation will be live streamed through WHUT.

Please join the festivities by live streaming or joining us on campus for the Watch Party.

Revisit the Inauguration Convocation live stream

Important Note: Admission to the Inauguration Convocation is limited to invited guests. Read more about attendance.

From the Howard Community...Congratulations, President Vinson!

Inauguration Events

A Call to Chapel

The entire Howard University community is invited to join the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel which will feature Michael E. Dyson, Ph.D., author, minister, professor and political commentator.

FitDC with President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D.

Join FITDC and Howard University for a workout session open to students, faculty, and staff as part of the festivities to celebrate the inauguration of Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. as the 18th president of Howard University.

Academic Symposium Day I - We Center Blackness: Howard, Diversity, and Diaspora (Diaspora I)

In celebration of The Inauguration of President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., the Office of the Provost presents a four-part faculty forum series on the topics of diaspora and diversity. Faculty from the full range of academic disciplines will share perspectives on the ways the University historically and contemporarily practices and embodies diversity and diaspora.

Academic Symposium Day II - We Center Blackness: Howard, Diversity, and Diaspora (Diversity I)

In celebration of The Inauguration of President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., the Office of the Provost presents a four-part faculty forum series on the topics of diaspora and diversity. Faculty from the full range of academic disciplines will share perspectives on the ways the University historically and contemporarily practices and embodies diversity and diaspora.

Academic Symposium Day II (Diaspora II)

In celebration of The Inauguration of President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., the Office of the Provost presents a four-part faculty forum series on the topics of diaspora and diversity. Faculty from the full range of academic disciplines will share perspectives on the ways the University historically and contemporarily practices and embodies diversity and diaspora.

Academic Symposium Day II (Diversity II)

In celebration of The Inauguration of President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., the Office of the Provost presents a four-part faculty forum series on the topics of diaspora and diversity. Faculty from the full range of academic disciplines will share perspectives on the ways the University historically and contemporarily practices and embodies diversity and diaspora.

Howard University Student Association Reception

The Howard University Student Association (HUSA) will host a reception for current student leaders to congratulate President Vinson on his upcoming inauguration.

Arts Celebration

The entire Howard University community is invited to join an energetic showcase of Howard's renowned artists with representation from across the world.

Inauguration Convocation

Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. will be formally inaugurated as the 18th president of Howard University on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the historic Cramton Auditorium. Admission is limited to invited guests. The entire Howard community is invited to attend the Inauguration Convocation Watch Party or watch via livestream on president.howard.edu.

Inauguration Convocation Watch Party

The entire Howard community is invited to view The Inauguration of President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. as Howard’s 18th president in the Armour J. Blackburn University Center.

News

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Nov 2, 2023

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Howard’s Presidency History

Explore the different eras of Howard University leadership with a look back at the institution’s past presidents. 

Photo: The Oliver Howard House, was one of four early campus buildings at Howard University and is the only surviving building from that era.

See the full timeline

Media Coverage

A press kit is available for media planning to cover the Inauguration Convocation of Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. Credentials are required for entry to inauguration events on campus. To apply for media credentials, please complete the media request form. All applications will be reviewed by Howard University’s Office of University Communications and accepted applications will be confirmed via email.

 

Media contact mediarelations@howard.edu with any questions.