Howard University observed its 139th Charter Day Convocation and 82nd Dinner on March 3 and 4, respectively. Suzanne de Passe, chairperson and chief executive officer of de Passe Entertainment and visiting professor at Howard’s John H. Johnson School of Communications, was presented the Doctorate of Humanities degree honoris causa during convocation.

In an emotional address, de Passe reflected on her long-standing connection to the University, noting her grandfather, a former student during the World War I era, and a cousin who served on the University’s faculty for three decades. She also very candidly warned students not to follow her winding road to success, which began when she dropped out of college in the ’60s.“I am imminently qualified to say to anyone even thinking of dropping out, don’t.” Instead, de Passe urged students to make sure they are passionate about their chosen field, saying “passion will serve as a fuel for future success.”
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Howard University’s Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library is housing “The Future is Now! African Americans in Dentistry” exhibit now until May 15, 2006.

Created by the Baltimore-based Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry (NMD), the exhibit showcases four Howard University alumni as “Hometown Heroes.” They are Dr. Arnett A. Anderson, Class of 1962; Dr. Victor L. Hancock, Class of 1960; Dr. Frank L. Shuford, Class of 1953; and Dr. Eddie G. Smith, Class of 1959.

“We are proud to host the fifth leg of this important national tour, especially during the 125th anniversary of Howard’s College of Dentistry,” said Dean Leo Rouse, D.D.S., F.A.C.D. Read More