Spotlight on Howard’s storytellers. The inaugural Black Light Short Film Showcase brings our filmmakers across generations to the big screen at the historic Miracle Theatre. Innovation, legacy, and the next wave of Black cinematic vision, all in one place. 🎬✨ Read More On The

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming; it’s already here. The article examines the hype surrounding generative tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, contrasting optimistic claims with cautionary perspectives that warn of “AI washing.” It reminds us that AI is embedded in daily life

Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist Colbert I. King reflects on his journey from Foggy Bottom to The Washington Post. At Howard University, he discovered his passion for writing in English 101, learned about Pan-Africanism and global politics, and met mentors who shaped his

Artificial intelligence is blurring the lines between human creativity and machine output. The story explores AI-generated songs, deepfake videos and digital art, raising ethical concerns about authenticity and consent. It also highlights artists like Refik Anadol, Mimi Onuoha

Howard University announced today there will be no increase to tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026–2027 academic year. This ensures our students and families can plan with confidence while we continue building the Howard experience that opens doors and accelerates dreams.

Before film existed, Howard University students were staging plays that celebrated Black life. From early voice-training classes led by Coralie Franklin Cook to the Howard Players’ 1919 formation, the theater department became a catalyst for Black stories and a national movement.

Howard’s film program continues its 54-year legacy of centering Black perspectives. At the 2025 University Film & Video Association conference, professor Montre Aza Missouri and students presented research tracing the L.A. Rebellion, Black film aesthetics and the influence of

Technology is changing music and storytelling, but human intention remains key. Assistant professor Carolyn Malachi views platforms like YouTube and chatbots as “digital dojos” where musicians can learn, but she cautions against passive consumption. She spotlights violinist

Meet Howard University musical theatre major Kennedi Reece, who’s headed from the Yard to Hillman College as she stars in Netflix’s upcoming A Different World sequel. Her journey reminds us that when passion aligns with purpose, everything falls into place. Read More on The

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Christie Dashiell and her father, bassist Carroll Dashiell Jr., both teach at Howard University. Initially hesitant to share a professional space, Christie now sees their collaboration as an opportunity to model family pride and professionalism for

Congratulations to Alexus Laster, a Howard University doctoral candidate, on receiving the prestigious AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship! This competitive award includes a $25,000 stipend and travel funding to support her research on the Black student-parent experience at an

Howard University has long been home to transformative professors whose influence reaches far beyond campus. The article profiles philosopher Alain LeRoy Locke, the first African American Rhodes Scholar and architect of the Harlem Renaissance; bacteriologist Ruth Ella Moore, the

The Center of Excellence in Housing and Urban Research and Policy (CHURP) tackles housing inequality head-on. Students like Jasmine Fuller research the impacts of New York City’s homeless encampment sweeps and advocate for housing-first approaches over criminalization. CHURP’s

Lights, camera, HBCU! During Howard’s 2025 HBCU First Look Film Festival, alum and festival founder Sheila Eldridge announced a groundbreaking partnership with Tubi to launch an “HBCU First Look” channel featuring 100 films by HBCU students and alumni. Premiering in February

Dean Dana A. Williams reveals the lesser-known story of Toni Morrison’s editorial career. In Toni at Random, she chronicles how Morrison mentored authors and insisted on authenticity instead of performing Blackness for white audiences. Williams draws parallels between nurturing

Howard’s literary excellence shines! At the 2025 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Awards, Sarai Johnson (B.A. ’14) earned the Zora Award for Debut Fiction and a $20,000 prize for her novel Grown Women, exploring four generations of Black women and their journeys through

WHUR 96.3 FM’s Food2Feed radiothon brought the DMV together, raising more than $61,000 and a truckload of non-perishable food for families experiencing hardship. With the government shutdown and SNAP pauses fueling food insecurity, each dollar donated will provide two meals to

Culture was on the menu as renowned culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris headlined Howard’s “Beyond the Plate” session. She shared stories that trace African ingredients to the soul of American cooking, then joined guests for a tasting of Nigerian and Ghanaian jollof rice

Howard University School of Education secured a transformative three-year, $747,000 grant from the Bezos Family Foundation! This investment will fund small faculty research grants, a cutting-edge digital research lab, and new pathways to compete for larger grants. Dean Dawn

Stigma keeps too many people from the care and support they need. Howard’s 16th Annual International Conference on Stigma returns Nov. 18–20 with the theme “Beyond the Labels: Living and Thriving.” This year includes discussions on HIV, mental health, autism, substance use