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Kenneth Chenault to Deliver Commencement Address

American Express Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth I. Chenault is the 2008 Commencement Convocation orator for Howard University's 140th graduating class on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. on the Upper Quadrangle of the main campus. The outstanding leader will receive a Special Citation of Achievement for his exemplary contributions in the field of business.

A decade ago, Chenault was awarded an honorary degree by Howard University during the 1998 commencement exercises. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a BA in history from Bowdoin College, and a recipient of a number of honorary degrees from several universities.
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Commencement 2008

Howard and AAAA Announce Partnership to Increase Inclusion in Advertising

School of Communications joined Nancy Hill, president and CEO, of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, today to announce a new partnership with Howard University’s John H. Johnson School of Communications to establish a comprehensive center to address challenges, eliminate barriers and identify opportunities to achieve a more diverse and inclusive advertising industry workforce at middle to senior management levels. The announcement was made during Hill’s and Dates’ remarks at the 2008 AAAA Leadership Conference. Read More

Louisiana Sentator Landrieu Says Thanks

WASHINGTON – United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.) hosted a reception on Thursday, May 1, to honor the nearly 600 students who volunteered in New Orleans during spring recess. This is third consecutive service mission to the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

“I want to personally thank Howard University for stepping up and making a significant difference,” Landrieu said. “The University send the most students over the longest period. We are grateful for all you have done.” Read More

Events Calendar

Howard News

»	Campaign for Howard Highlights


»	Campus Police Unveil Segways


»	Season Priemere of @ Howard with Cornel West May 4, 2008

Howard in the Media

»	Diverse Issues, Campaign for Howard: A Fundraising Blueprint


»	Dean Jannette Dates Quoted in New York Times "Politics and the Economy Occupy Ad Agencies"

In the Community

»	Howard University Hospital Community Outreach


»	WHUR 96.3 FM to Host Housing Foreclosure Conference.

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