http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/ Howard University News Room http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130422GracieLawsonBordersPhDTappedasNewDeanofSchoolofCommunications.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 22, 2013) –Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick today announced the appointment of Gracie Lawson-Borders, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the School of Communications following an extensive national search. The appointment is effective July 1. “Dr. Lawson-Borders is a seasoned communications scholar, administrator and researcher. We welcome her to Howard and look forward to her leadership as the School of Communications further positions itself to educate 21st century communications students,” said Provost Frederick. "We also thank Interim Dean Dr. Chuka Onwumechili for his dedicated service over the last year." Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130422GracieLawsonBordersPhDTappedasNewDeanofSchoolofCommunications.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130416PhysicsColloquiumPresentsNotedTheoristSylvesterJamesGates.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 16, 2013) –The Howard University Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a presentation by noted theoretical physicist and National of Medal of Science recipient Sylvester James Gates, Jr., who will speak about the concept of symmetry in physics. The event will take place at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, in the Thirkield Hall Auditorium, room 300. It is co-sponsored by the Howard University Chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130416PhysicsColloquiumPresentsNotedTheoristSylvesterJamesGates.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130416GilmanScholarPromotesOpportunitiesforStudyAbroad.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – After receiving a $4,500 scholarship from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, Samantha Calixte, a health management senior, is encouraging other Howard University students to study abroad despite the cost. Calixte studied health care policies and practices in New Delhi, India for nearly four months during the fall 2012 semester. Calixte also completed a month-long independent research project in which she examined the socio-cultural constraints that keep Indian mothers from adopting healthy breastfeeding practices. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130416GilmanScholarPromotesOpportunitiesforStudyAbroad.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130416HowardUniversityMensClubBasketballNationalChampions.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 15, 2013) – The Howard University men’s club basketball team, known as 1867, won the NIRSA National Championship for Club Basketball. 1867 defeated Butler University, 50-49, in the national final game, held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. on April 14. “It’s an amazing accomplishment for both the students and the University,” said Victor Montgomery, head coach of the men’s club basketball team. “To see their hard work, especially the seniors who have been committed to the program since their freshman year, finally pay off is a very gratifying experience.” Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130416HowardUniversityMensClubBasketballNationalChampions.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130412OrganizingCommunitiesforSocialChange.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 11, 2013) – Jalaya Liles Dunn, director of youth leadership and development for the Children’s Defense Fund, and Edward A. Hailes, Jr., general counsel and managing director of the Advancement Project, will discuss community organizing in a presentation entitled, “Don’t Go It Alone: Engaging and Organizing Communities for Social Change.” The event will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in the School of Business auditorium. Dunn and Hailes will be joined by Elaine Jones, former president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The lecture is a part of the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Lecture series, which is themed, “Civic Equality in the 21st Century: The Political Process, Education, Economic Power and Individual Rights.” Wed, 12 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130412OrganizingCommunitiesforSocialChange.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130411NABAnnouncesWHURFMasCrystalRadioAwardWinner.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 11, 2013) – For the third time, WHUR-FM 96.3 was awarded the Crystal Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). The award recognizes radio stations for outstanding year-round commitment to community service. This year’s recipients were chosen from among 50 finalists. The 10 stations were honored at the NAB Show Radio Luncheon on April 9 in Las Vegas. Tue, 11 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130411NABAnnouncesWHURFMasCrystalRadioAwardWinner.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130408HowardUniversitytoPresent24thAnnualJamesAPorterColloquium.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 4, 2013) – The Howard University Department of Art is pleased to announce the 24th Annual James A. Porter Colloquium on African American Art from April 11-13. The Porter Colloquium is the leading forum for scholars, artists, curators as well as art enthusiasts in the field of African-American art and visual culture. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130408HowardUniversitytoPresent24thAnnualJamesAPorterColloquium.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130402WhiteHouseNamesAlumnusaChampionofChange.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (March 29, 2013) – Howard University alumnus Kyle Bacon was recently recognized by the White House as one of ten “Champions of Change” for his work as a leader of a mentorship program for children with incarcerated parents. Bacon (B.B.A.’03) received the award as part of President Barack Obama’s “Winning the Future Across America” initiative. The purpose of the award is to honor community leaders who work to improve educational outcomes for African-American students. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130402WhiteHouseNamesAlumnusaChampionofChange.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130404HowardEarnsTopSpotinPeaceCorps2013Ranking.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 3, 2013) – This year, Howard University held the top rank among Historically Black Colleges and Universities for producing undergraduate Peace Corp volunteers. Howard has 21 undergraduate alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers, bringing the total to 204 of alumni who have served overseas since 1961. Following Howard on the list were Morehouse College, which had eight volunteers, and Spelman College, which had five. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130404HowardEarnsTopSpotinPeaceCorps2013Ranking.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130404CongressionalBlackCaucusHostsForumonImmigrationReforminBlackAmericaatHowardUniversity.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 4, 2013) – The Congressional Black Caucus’s Taskforce on Immigration Reform will host a forum on the impact of Immigration Reform on Black America at Howard University on Tuesday, April 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Though there are more than three million immigrants of African descent living in America, the immigration reform debate rarely includes the unique experiences and challenges facing black immigrants. There are also assumptions about the impact immigration reform will have on African Americans, which have led to tensions in communities and on college campuses. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130404CongressionalBlackCaucusHostsForumonImmigrationReforminBlackAmericaatHowardUniversity.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130405USenatorRandPaultoSpeakatHowardUniversity.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 5, 2013) -- U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-KY, will speak at Howard University on inclusion in the Republican at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10. Sen. Paul’s speech will focus on the importance of outreach to younger voters, as well as minority groups. He will also discuss the history of the African-American community’s roots in the Republican Party and current issues, such as school choice and civil liberties In the Senate, Rand serves on the Foreign Relations, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Homeland Security and Government Affairs, and Small Business Committees. Rand has been a vocal advocate for term limits, a balanced-budget amendment, a Read the Bills Act, and an audit of the Federal Reserve. He has gained prominence for his independent positions on many political issues. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130405USenatorRandPaultoSpeakatHowardUniversity.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130228HowardExtendsBehindtheScenesPhotoExhibitofObamasFirstTerm.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 25, 2013) – The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University’s premier library documenting the global Black experience has announced an extension to May 28 of “Barack Obama: The First Term, 2009-2012,” an exhibition of some 60 photographs documenting Barack Obama’s first four years as President of the United States. Moorland-Spingarn was founded 99 years ago as a small collection of books, manuscripts and other documents. It has developed into the premier academic research library in the field of African American as well as the history and culture of the African Diaspora. The photographs in the exhibition have been selected from the extensive photographic archive of President Obama’s Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza. Souza and his staff have been shooting upwards of 10,000 photos a week documenting Barack Obama’s daily activities. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130228HowardExtendsBehindtheScenesPhotoExhibitofObamasFirstTerm.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130222HackingCompetitionEncouragesTechEntrepreneursatHoward.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – A team of three students took first place in the Black Founders Startup Ventures hacking competition held Feb. 15-16 at Howard University. The students competed against other teams for the university to successfully develop mobile apps in 24 hours. Antonio McMichael, a systems and computer science senior, Jeremy Blackstone and Nigel Randall, both systems and computer science juniors, worked overnight to create an app that enables users to locate small and obscure buildings in urban settings. The app provides users with real-time data that improves cellular GPS capability. “They may have created another way to market to people through augmented reality,” said Legand L. Burge, III, Ph.D., chairman of the Department of Systems and Computer Sciences, which sponsored the event. “I’m surprised they got it done in 24 hours.” Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130222HackingCompetitionEncouragesTechEntrepreneursatHoward.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130220HealthDisparitiesIncreasingMinoritiesinHealthProfessions.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (April 10, 2013) – The 2013 Symposium on U.S. Healthcare at Howard University has announced Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, as its keynote speaker on Wednesday, April 10. Health professionals from across the nation will assemble at Howard for the one-day event, held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Armour Blackburn Center, 2397 6th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Attendees and speakers from health professions will focus on minority health disparities, building the capacity to combat issues through education, research and community leadership, and establishing a pipeline for minorities in STEM careers. Health disparities among minority U.S. populations and ethnic groups are apparent in the adult deaths, infant mortality rates and other oft-cited health measures. By promoting minority preparation for leadership roles and improving access to a more diverse group of health professionals, health outcomes can be improved in vulnerable communities. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130220HealthDisparitiesIncreasingMinoritiesinHealthProfessions.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130228HowardExtendsBehindtheScenesPhotoExhibitofObamasFirstTerm.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 25, 2013) – The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University’s premier library documenting the global Black experience has announced an extension to May 28 of “Barack Obama: The First Term, 2009-2012,” an exhibition of some 60 photographs documenting Barack Obama’s first four years as President of the United States. Moorland-Spingarn was founded 99 years ago as a small collection of books, manuscripts and other documents. It has developed into the premier academic research library in the field of African American as well as the history and culture of the African Diaspora. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130228HowardExtendsBehindtheScenesPhotoExhibitofObamasFirstTerm.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130221TurnerConstructionLaunchesSeminaratHowardtoBenefitSmallBusinesses.htmlEducation Washington, DC, (February 18, 2013) - The District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DC SBDC), headquartered at Howard University’s School of Business, will host the 2013 Turner School of Construction Management, an eight-week seminar on subcontracting for small business owners. The goal of the seminar, which starts March 13, is to prepare participants to win and conduct subcontracting work in the Washington region. Turner staff and other industry experts will teach seminar courses. The topics include field operations, accounting and banking, construction estimating, safety, sales and marketing. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130221TurnerConstructionLaunchesSeminaratHowardtoBenefitSmallBusinesses.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130215StevensonofEqualJusticeInitiativeFeaturedatHowardUniversityKingLecture.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 15, 2013) – Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the non-profit Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), which is headquartered in Montgomery, Ala., will discuss the systematic biases in American legal, political and economic institutions in a presentation titled “Making Money From Poor People and Prisons: What Are We Doing?" The event will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the School of Business auditorium. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130215StevensonofEqualJusticeInitiativeFeaturedatHowardUniversityKingLecture.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130214AlumnaBrownNominatedforAmericanBarAssociationPresidency.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – Paulette Brown (B.A. 1973, J.D. 1976), a prominent labor lawyer and longtime advocate for diversity, was named as the uncontested nominee to be the American Bar Association (ABA) president in 2015. Successfully obtaining the post would make Brown the first minority woman to hold the organization’s presidency.Brown is a labor and employment partner, the chief diversity officer and a member of the Labor and Employment Group of Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP in Madison, N.J. She obtained a bachelor’s of arts in political science from Howard University and a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. She has held numerous positions, including in-house counsel to a number of Fortune 500 companies, past president of the National Bar Association, and municipal court judge. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130214AlumnaBrownNominatedforAmericanBarAssociationPresidency.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130212SouthAfricanAmbassadortodeliverCenterforGlobalBusinessStudiesLecture.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 11, 2013) – Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, will deliver the inaugural lecture of the Ambassador Lecture Series at Howard University’s Center for Global Business Studies. The lecture will be held in the School of Business Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 9:40 a.m. The theme of the presentation is “Opportunities and Challenges of Doing Business in South Africa.” Rasool is well known for his role as an activist in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement. His activism against the country’s apartheid government began in his years as a high school student in Cape Town. He later held leadership positions in the United Democratic Front and the African National Congress. Today, he is recognized throughout the world as a proponent of human rights and interfaith cooperation. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130212SouthAfricanAmbassadortodeliverCenterforGlobalBusinessStudiesLecture.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130212MajorSymposiumtoSpotlightLegacyofDrHanesWaltonJr.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – Howard University will host a major academic symposium on the intellectual legacy of Dr. Hanes Walton, Jr., the imminent political science scholar who was the first person to earn a doctorate in the subject at Howard University. The symposium will be held in the Blackburn University Center Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The symposium is sponsored by the Offices of the President, Provost, Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School, the Political Science Department and the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center. The event is open to the general public, faculty, staff and students. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130212MajorSymposiumtoSpotlightLegacyofDrHanesWaltonJr.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130211HarvardHowardUniversityDebateTeamstoBattleinDC.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 11, 2013) – The Howard University Debate Team will take on rivals from Harvard University on Friday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Cramton Auditorium. The match up marks the first time a Harvard team has traveled to the Howard campus for a debate. The event is free and open to public. “Howard is excited to host this historic event on its campus,” Director of Howard University’s MLK Jr. Forensics Program, Angela D. Minor, Esq. said. “Audience members can expect to see an entertaining and educational event.” Sponsors of the debate include Starbucks and the national chapter of the NAACP. The two teams will debate whether gun manufacturers should be held liable for mass killings and if women should be required to sign up for the Selective Service System. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130211HarvardHowardUniversityDebateTeamstoBattleinDC.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130208HowardUniversityCelebrates146YearswithCharterDay.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 6, 2013) –Frank Savage, alumnus, acclaimed investment executive and chairman emeritus of the Howard University Board of Trustees, will deliver the keynote address at the Howard University 146th Charter Day Convocation on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium. Savage (B.A. '62), the author of the memoir, The Savage Way: Successfully Navigating the Waves of Business and Life, is chief executive officer of Savage Holdings LLC, a global financial services company. Savage has a long career in international banking, corporate finance, and global investment management. He has served on the boards of several corporations and non-profit organizations, including Qualcomm, Lockheed Martin, Bloomberg, and the New York Philharmonic. From 1997 to 2004, Savage served as chairman of the Howard University Board of Trustees and is credited with spearheading the widely successful Campaign for Howard. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130208HowardUniversityCelebrates146YearswithCharterDay.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130207Inequality%20inUSSocietyTakesFocus.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 4, 2013) – Scholars from leading American universities and policy institutions sought to shed light on racial disparities across employment, health, education, housing and income during the Fourth Annual African American Economic Summit held on Feb. 1 at Howard University. Among the speakers were U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott, D-Va., and Bernard E. Anderson of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. A goal of the event was to broaden progressive policy discussion that could counter what scholars described as a discourse that is far too narrow in Washington, D.C. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130207Inequality%20inUSSocietyTakesFocus.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130206HowardUniversityJoinsSALTProgramToHelpStudentsManageDebt.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 4, 2013) – Howard University has partnered with the nonprofit organization American Student Assistance (ASA) to provide access to SALT, a program that offers education debt management and financial literacy to current students and alumni. "Financial literacy and debt management education are important skills for all prospective as well as current students and alumni,” said Howard University Provost Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. “Financing one’s education requires careful planning and understanding of the true cost of loans, repayment terms and the fine print so students and their families can make smart decisions. " Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130206HowardUniversityJoinsSALTProgramToHelpStudentsManageDebt.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/02052013WHURAHelpingHandRadiothonFundraiserSendsStudentstoSixCitiestoAttackPovertyEducationandOtherSocialIssues.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Feb. 5, 2013) – Howard University radio, WHUR 96.3 FM, will host a 12-hour radiothon, “Helping Hands,” Sunday, March 3, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise $50,000 to send more than 300 Howard University students to Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans and across Washington where they will help families wrestling with issues ranging from illiteracy to gun violence. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/02052013WHURAHelpingHandRadiothonFundraiserSendsStudentstoSixCitiestoAttackPovertyEducationandOtherSocialIssues.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/2013020MessagingFellowshipatHowardUniversityAnnouncesCallForGraduateResearchFellowshipApplicants.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (February 1, 2013) – Howard University graduate students from all schools and colleges are encouraged to apply for the 2013-14 Media Messaging Research Fellowships sponsored by Tom Burrell, American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame member and Howard University School of Communications Board of Visitors member, and a host of other donors. The fellowship offers a scholarship of $10,000 or more and $5,000-$10,000 to conduct a research study investigating the relationship between media messages and knowledge, attitudes and behavior among African Americans in particular. While all research topics related to Tom Burrell’s Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority will be accepted for consideration, the selection committee is particularly interested in topics from a wide-range of academic disciplines. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/2013020MessagingFellowshipatHowardUniversityAnnouncesCallForGraduateResearchFellowshipApplicants.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130201AlphaChapterDeltaSigmaThetaSororitytoHost21thAnnualWomantoWomanConference.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 31, 2013) – After 100 years of service, The Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present the 21st Annual Woman to Woman Conference at Howard University on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The event will feature Angela Simmons, star of MTV Network Shows “Run’s House” and” Daddy’s Girls” and co-founder of the popular clothing, sneaker and handbag/accessory line PASTRY, as its keynote speaker. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130201AlphaChapterDeltaSigmaThetaSororitytoHost21thAnnualWomantoWomanConference.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130129_BoardofTrusteesUnanimouslyApprovesZeroPercentIncreaseinUndergraduateTuition.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 28, 2013) -- The Howard University Board of Trustees unanimously approved President Sidney A. Ribeau’s recommendation not to increase undergraduate tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year during the January 26 meeting of the full board. “The University remains firmly committed to access and affordability to a Howard education,” Ribeau said. “We have decided on a zero percent increase for the upcoming academic year in an effort to relieve the growing economic pressures for students and their families.” Howard University continues to offer a range of extensive financial aid to support its students, including need-based grants, Trustee scholarships, graduate student tuition and scholarships,grant-in-aid talent awards and professional school merit fellowships. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130129_BoardofTrusteesUnanimouslyApprovesZeroPercentIncreaseinUndergraduateTuition.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130131HowardHostsCentennialHomecomingDayforDeltaSigmaThetaSororityInc.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – Howard University hosted more than 12,000 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., during the Centennial Founders Day Celebration, Jan. 11-13. Visitors participated in a formal welcoming ceremony hosted by Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau and National President Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130131HowardHostsCentennialHomecomingDayforDeltaSigmaThetaSororityInc.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130128AfricanAmericanEconomicSummitatHowardUniversitytoFocusonPoliciesandLegislativeOptionsinObamasSecondTerm.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 28, 2013) – A national summit of scholars from universities and policy think tanks will meet at Howard University for the Fourth Annual African American Economic Summit at Armour J. Blackburn Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1. Discussions at the summit will center on persistent racial disparities in U.S. society and possible policy options during President Obama’s second term. The event is open to the public but space is limited so registration is required. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130128AfricanAmericanEconomicSummitatHowardUniversitytoFocusonPoliciesandLegislativeOptionsinObamasSecondTerm.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130128EntrepreneurBasketballGreatMagicJohnsontoDiscussBusinessandHIVStigmaatHowardUniversityHospital.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Jan. 25) -- Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Hall of Fame basketball player turned multi-million dollar entrepreneur, will be at Howard University Hospital from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 to talk about his transformation from basketball to business and how the stigma of being HIV-positive affects him and others. Johnson, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame, a three-time NBA MVP, winner of five NBA Championships and voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, is now an entrepreneur with a wide range of business interests that include sports, food service, broadcast, entertainment, airports and real estate. During his talk in the hospital’s Towers Auditorium, he will address Howard Unniversity School of Business students about how he began his business career the keys to making smart entrepreneurial decisions. In 2012, Johnson became a majority owner of the storied Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. He is the first African-American majority owner of a major league baseball franchise. In 2006, he created a national contract food service with Sodexo USA called Sodex-Magic. One of his retail operations, the Magic Johnson Championship Sub, is in Howard University Hospital. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130128EntrepreneurBasketballGreatMagicJohnsontoDiscussBusinessandHIVStigmaatHowardUniversityHospital.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/2013128HowardTeaminAtlanticOceanResearchingStormPredictionandHurricanesinUSandtheCaribbean.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 25, 2013) -- A Howard University-led National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research team is currently in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, where it is studying how small particles suspended in the air originating from Africa affect weather in the U.S. and Caribbean. The team's data could potentially improve hurricane forecasting. Howard University professor Vernon Morris, Ph.D., principle investigator for the program and director of the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS) at Howard, said the Aerosols and Ocean Science Expeditions (AEROSE) hopes to detail the connection between African winds and the particles they carry, called aerosols, and the weather across the Atlantic. “We are looking at the movement of air masses that come out of West Africa and the associated aerosols,” Morris said. “Some aerosols come from the dust storms. Some are coming from the slash and burn fires that they have in certain African countries. Some come from the mega-cities that African nations are building.” Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/2013128HowardTeaminAtlanticOceanResearchingStormPredictionandHurricanesinUSandtheCaribbean.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130123USAFRICOMGeneralCarterHamtoPresentontheMissionofAfricaCommandatHowardsRalphBuncheCenter.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 22, 2013) – Howard University’s Ralph Bunch International Affairs Center will host a presentation by General Carter F. Ham, commanding officer of the U.S. Africa Command, Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. General Ham’s presentation will focus on the role and mission of the United States Africa Command. This presentation comes at a time of great interest surrounding the recent conflicts in Mali and Algeria. General Ham became commander of U.S. Africa Command, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, on March 9, 2011. U.S. Africa Command is one of six unified geographic commands within the Department of Defense unified command structure. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130123USAFRICOMGeneralCarterHamtoPresentontheMissionofAfricaCommandatHowardsRalphBuncheCenter.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130122MarianWrightEdelmantoSpeakonPrisonSystem.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 20, 2013) – Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, will lead a discussion into the problems of the American prison system titled, “Prisons: A Corporate Goldmine?” The discussion will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the School of Business auditorium. Edelman will be joined by Rev. Janet Wolf, National Program Coordinator and director of Nonviolent Organizing to End the Cradle to Prison Pipeline of the Children’s Defense Fund. The lecture will be facilitated by Former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Elaine R. Jones. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130122MarianWrightEdelmantoSpeakonPrisonSystem.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130116HowardStudentEntrepreneursHeadtoCanadaforGlobalBusinessPlanContest.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – A team of Howard University students will compete in the Queen's Entrepreneurs’ Competition in Ontario, Canada from Jan. 17-19. Through the contest, students hope to further their entrepreneurial dream of developing a recruiting services business that focuses on college-bound athletes. The Howard team is comprised of friends from the College of Arts and Sciences -- William Mannie and Raleigh Fatoki, economic seniors, and Thomas Burrell and Jordan Taylor, seniors who are majoring in sports management. Their business, Golden Eye Recruiting, involves creating a web platform to enable high school athletes to better connect with college coaches, share videos and sports stats, and other recruiting data. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130116HowardStudentEntrepreneursHeadtoCanadaforGlobalBusinessPlanContest.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130104HowardHostsALookBehindtheScenesofObamasFirstTerminPhotographs.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 14, 2013) –The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University’s premier library documenting the global black experience is pleased to present “Barack Obama: The First Term, 2009-2012”, an exhibition of some 60 photographs documenting Barack Obama’s first four years as President of the United States. Founded 99 years ago as a small collection of books, manuscripts and other documents, the Moorland-Spingarn has developed into the premier academic research library in the field of African American and African Diasporan history and culture. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/20130104HowardHostsALookBehindtheScenesofObamasFirstTerminPhotographs.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/01102013HowardWelcomesDeltaSigmaThetaSororityInctotheHilltopforFoundersDay.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 9, 2013) – The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will make the pilgrimage to Howard University as part of the centennial Founders Weekend Celebration in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 11. The Homecoming Day will begin with a Welcoming Ceremony at 9 a.m. in Burr Gym. The daylong celebration will feature special presentations, exhibits, historic displays and much more in honor of the Sorority’s 100th anniversary and its legacy of distinction, sisterhood and service. More than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend. “The Howard University family commends and salutes Delta Sigma Theta as you return to the place of your birth,” said Howard University President Sidney Ribeau. “It is our hope that you will find inspiration from your time at the Capstone, as your founders did a century ago, to forge a brilliant future with renewed vigor, visionary leadership, and commitment to meet the challenges of the next century.” Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/01102013HowardWelcomesDeltaSigmaThetaSororityInctotheHilltopforFoundersDay.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/01112013HowardtoHostInaugurationPanelonObamaPresidency.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (January 11, 2013) – Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed will participate in a panel discussion on the Obama Presidency at Howard University in the Blackburn Center Ballroom, Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. The panel, titled, “Looking Back, Looking Ahead: The Legacy of President Obama” is part of a series of Howard University events marking the 2013 Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Other participants include: Michael Grant, president of the National Bankers Association; Dr. Greg Carr, Howard University associate professor and chair of Africana Studies; and Stefanie Brown James, a member of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Committee. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/01112013HowardtoHostInaugurationPanelonObamaPresidency.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121224AfterDormMakeoversHowardSendsOldFurnituretoNeedy.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – This year, Howard University has shipped more than 184,000 pounds of surplus dormitory furniture to needy schools in the United States and Central America. Tons of surplus bed frames, metal and wooden bookcases and desks, chairs, dressers and mattresses on campus were packed up and sent off in more than a dozen individual shipments. The project was a joint effort between the Offices of Residence Life and the Howard University Chief Financial Officer.” Mon, 06 Dec 2012 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121224AfterDormMakeoversHowardSendsOldFurnituretoNeedy.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121205BusinessStudentstoCompleteSouthAfricaConsultingTrip.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – Thirty students from the Howard University School of Business are scheduled to depart this month to South Africa to present semester-long consulting projects. The consulting trip will focus on social, cultural, legal and economic obstacles to business development in the country. In preparation, students have spent the current semester researching business problems and opportunities. Once in South Africa, students will provide their consulting insights to a diverse set of companies. “Howard University has persistently shown its dedication to produce graduates with well-balanced global perspectives,” said School of Business Dean Barron H. Harvey, Ph.D. “We have been honored to continually grant these real-world experiences to our students and help them develop a deeper global management perspective.” Mon, 06 Dec 2012 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121205BusinessStudentstoCompleteSouthAfricaConsultingTrip.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121203HBCU%20AllianceRespondstoUnderRepresentationinScience.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (December 3, 2012) -- On November 20, 2012, HBCU presidents, provosts, faculty, and other key administrators gathered at Howard University to discuss the progress of the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Washington Baltimore Hampton Roads-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (WBHR-LSAMP) program. The WBHR-LSAMP program is a nationally recognized initiative designed to increase the diversity, quality, and quantity of students matriculating in STEM baccalaureate and graduate degree programs. The leadership of the STEM community will be an important part of those who mold and define the shape and direction of the national and global community. This annual Board of Governors meeting is an opportunity for members of the alliance (Howard University [HU] - the lead university, Bowie State University [BSU], Hampton University [HaU], Morgan State University [MSU], Norfolk State University [NSU], University of the District of Columbia [UDC], and Virginia State University [VSU]) to refine program strategic goals and address student recruitment, retention, and graduation issues. The attendees also focus on maximizing research opportunities. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121203HBCU%20AllianceRespondstoUnderRepresentationinScience.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121121RADIOSTATIONFEEDSTHOUSANDSFORTHANKSGIVING.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 20, 2012) – The Howard University Radio Network “season of giving” kicked in to high-gear this week as WHUR 96.3FM, WHUR-WORLD 96.3HD2, and HUR-Voices SiriusXM 141 fanned out across the Washington area to disseminate hundreds of turkeys and bags of food to needy families just in time for Thanksgiving. The food give-away is the culmination of the network’s signature philanthropic event entitled “Food2Feeed,” a 12-hour radiothon held on Nov. 15th outside the Old Post Office Pavilion. The event encouraged listeners to dig deep to give to those in need. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121121RADIOSTATIONFEEDSTHOUSANDSFORTHANKSGIVING.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121119ForManytheStigmaofHIVIsHardertoLivewiththantheDisease.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – People in Kenya could soon be benefitting from a waste treatment plant that captures methane gas for use as a biofuel. In Indonesia, city residents in Jakarta will have the use of clean water from a recharge pond. In Ethiopia, more people located in small villages will have access to electricity. All of these improvements are the result of research projects by Howard University students in the GEAR UP program. GEAR UP (Global Education, Awareness and Research Undergraduate Program) is spearheaded by the College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences. The program is supported by the National Science Foundation. The goal is to increase the global engagement of graduates in engineering and other sciences through study and research abroad. The Institute of International Education estimates that only 4.7 percent of engineering graduates have studied abroad. For African-American students, the percentage is even smaller. Lorraine Fleming, Ph.D., the GEAR UP director and a professor of civil engineering, said students from the college need study abroad experience. “Students come back with a new awareness and perspective on life,” she said. “Students realize the world doesn’t center on us. It’s not U.S.-centric.” Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:19:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121119ForManytheStigmaofHIVIsHardertoLivewiththantheDisease.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121119ForManytheStigmaofHIVIsHardertoLivewiththantheDisease.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Nov. 19) -- Before Olivia reveals her deepest secret to those she feels she can trust, she first likes to play a game of “What If.” “What if I had one leg?” she asks. “Would you still be my friend?” “What if I was missing all of my teeth,” she continues cautiously. “What if I never combed my hair?” And finally, she pauses for a moment and then asks the one question that is always on her mind. “What if I had AIDS? Would you still be my friend?” Olivia, not her real name, and millions of others with HIV/AIDS struggle with that question and the stigma around their disease daily. They hear people, including friends and sometimes family, utter the hurtful comments and stereotypical remarks associated with those who have the disease. They are particularly hard for teenagers who are trying so desperately to fit in. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:00:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121119ForManytheStigmaofHIVIsHardertoLivewiththantheDisease.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121116BiologyStudentReceives2012DavidBrowerYouthAward.htmlEducation WASHINGTON –Brittany Stallworth, a Howard University biology senior, received the 2012 Brower Youth Award for her work as the founder of the campus environmental organization, Green is the New Black. The Brower Youth Award recognizes young leaders in North America, ages 13-22, for their advocacy of positive environmental and social changes. Stallworth was selected as one of six awardees from hundreds of students around the nation. She received a cash prize of $3,000 and a trip to San Francisco for the award presentation on Oct. 23. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:00:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121116BiologyStudentReceives2012DavidBrowerYouthAward.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012123HowardReceives1point5MillionGrantfromNationalInstituteofScienceandTechnologyforProfessionalResearchExperienceProgram.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (December 3, 2012) -- The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has awarded Howard University a $1.5 million grant from the Professional Research Experience Program – Material Measurement Laboratory (PREP-MML). The program provides laboratory experiences and financial assistance to Howard University undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral associates in the MML at NIST Laboratories in Gaithersburg. MML is the major operating unit within NIST focused on measurement research, standards, and data mining in the chemical, biological and materials sciences. The objectives of the PREP-MML are to encourage the growth and progress of science and engineering in the United States by providing research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral associates, enabling them to collaborate with internationally renowned NIST scientists and exposing them to cutting-edge research. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:00:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012123HowardReceives1point5MillionGrantfromNationalInstituteofScienceandTechnologyforProfessionalResearchExperienceProgram.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121203HBCU%20AllianceRespondstoUnderRepresentationinScience.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (December 3, 2012) -- On November 20, 2012, HBCU presidents, provosts, faculty, and other key administrators gathered at Howard University to discuss the progress of the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Washington Baltimore Hampton Roads-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (WBHR-LSAMP) program. The WBHR-LSAMP program is a nationally recognized initiative designed to increase the diversity, quality, and quantity of students matriculating in STEM baccalaureate and graduate degree programs. The leadership of the STEM community will be an important part of those who mold and define the shape and direction of the national and global community. This annual Board of Governors meeting is an opportunity for members of the alliance (Howard University [HU] - the lead university, Bowie State University [BSU], Hampton University [HaU], Morgan State University [MSU], Norfolk State University [NSU], University of the District of Columbia [UDC], and Virginia State University [VSU]) to refine program strategic goals and address student recruitment, retention, and graduation issues. The attendees also focus on maximizing research opportunities. President Sidney Ribeau, Ph.D., of Howard University, noted the fact that STEM education is a cornerstone of his vision for Howard and stressed his commitment to the National Science Foundation LSAMP initiative. Howard’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Wayne Frederick, welcomed alliance members to Howard and discussed the importance of student participation in research activities on alliance campuses, in national laboratories, and through their international experiences. Senior Academic Advisor to the President of Howard and PI for the LSAMP initiative, Alvin Thornton, Ph.D., welcomed the alliance coalition partners and charged them to continue the outstanding work that has resulted in the success of the initiative. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 3:57:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121203HBCU%20AllianceRespondstoUnderRepresentationinScience.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121129MayorGraytoHostCeremonialFootballChampionshipCoinTossatHowardUniversity.htmlEducation Mayor Vincent. C. Gray, State Superintendent of Education Hosanna Mahaley Jones, Statewide Director of Athletics Clark Ray, education leaders, Dunbar Senior High School Football Coach Jerron Joe and Friendship Collegiate Academy Football Coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will host a media availability and ceremonial coin toss to determine who the “home” team will be for the D.C. State Athletic Association’s inaugural statewide football championship. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:23:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121129MayorGraytoHostCeremonialFootballChampionshipCoinTossatHowardUniversity.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121126HowardUniversityAnnouncesOnlineGalleryStorePurchasereproductionsofartworkfromHowardUniversityscollections.htmlEducation The Howard University Intellectual Property Committee is pleased to announce that reproductions of 46 works from its Gallery of Fine Art, Moorland Spingarn Research Center, and School of Divinity are available for purchase at http://ip.howard.edu/art.html. The available works include works by such artists as Henry O. Tanner, Aaron Douglas, Archibald Motley, L.P. Spinner, and Constantine Youssis, as well as historically significant photographs of Howard University. The reproductions range from $15.00 11x18 mattes to $850.00 40x60 canvases. They make great holiday gifts for art enthusiasts of all types, and friends of Howard University, as well as Howard University alumni, students, faculty and staff. Proceeds from the sale of the works go directly to the respective galleries to help support the collections. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:23:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121126HowardUniversityAnnouncesOnlineGalleryStorePurchasereproductionsofartworkfromHowardUniversityscollections.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121120HowardStudentsGEARUPToMakeaGlobalDifference.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – People in Kenya could soon be benefitting from a waste treatment plant that captures methane gas for use as a biofuel. In Indonesia, city residents in Jakarta will have the use of clean water from a recharge pond. In Ethiopia, more people located in small villages will have access to electricity. All of these improvements are the result of research projects by Howard University students in GEAR UP program. GEAR UP (Global Education, Awareness and Research Undergraduate Program) is spearheaded the College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences. The program is supported by the National Science Foundation. The goal is to increase the global engagement of graduates in engineering and other sciences through study and research abroad. The Institute of International Education estimates that only 4.7 percent of engineering graduates have studied abroad. For African-American students, the percentage is even smaller. Lorraine Fleming, Ph.D., the GEAR UP director and a professor of civil engineering, said students from the college need study abroad experience. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:00:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121120HowardStudentsGEARUPToMakeaGlobalDifference.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121119ForManytheStigmaofHIVIsHardertoLivewiththantheDisease.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Nov. 16) -- Before Olivia reveals her deepest secret to those she feels she can trust, she first likes to play a game of “What If.” “What if I had one leg?” she asks. “Would you still be my friend?” “What if I was missing all of my teeth,” she continues cautiously. “What if I never combed my hair?” And finally, she pauses for a moment and then asks the one question that is always on her mind. “What if I had AIDS? Would you still be my friend?” Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:44:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121119ForManytheStigmaofHIVIsHardertoLivewiththantheDisease.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121116NSFComputerEducationforthe21stCenturyProgramawards1MGranttoHowardsComputerScienceProgram.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 16, 2012)- A. Nicki Washington, Ph.D. associate professor, Systems and Computer Science, was awarded a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant titled, “The Partnership for Early Engagement in Computer Science.” The grant, awarded under NSF’s Computer Education for the 21st Century (CE21) Program, will provide computer science resources to students in Washington DC Public Schools (DCPS) and high schools. An “Exploring Computer Science” course will be offered at five DCPS high schools, beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year. Additional high schools will be incrementally added throughout the three-year program. The course will educate students through problem solving, web design, programming, human-computer interaction, and mobile application development. DCPS teachers will be trained to teach the course and will also receive professional and instructional coaching from Washington throughout the year. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:44:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121116NSFComputerEducationforthe21stCenturyProgramawards1MGranttoHowardsComputerScienceProgram.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121115HowardUniversityLaunchesHowardMobileApp.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 15, 2012) – Howard University is pleased to announced the launch of the HowardMobile app. HowardMobile lets the members of the Howard University community stay connected to essential university life information and services with the touch of a button. HowardMobile offers mobile access to campus maps and real-time bus schedules, the entire course catalog, the latest university news, sports schedules and more. With the increased popularity of mobile devices on campus, having an app is an extremely important asset for increasing student and community engagement. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:44:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121115HowardUniversityLaunchesHowardMobileApp.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121114THANKSGIVINGFOODDRIVESEEKSTOFEEDNEEDYFAMILIES.htmlEducation Washington, D.C., (November 13, 2012) – WHUR 96.3FM, the flagship station of the Howard University Radio Network, is kicking off its season of giving Thursday, November 15th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Old Post Office Pavilion as the network hosts “Food2Feed 2012,” a 12-hour fundraiser to feed needy families for Thanksgiving. Volunteers will fan out in the District of Columbia along 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., encouraging listeners to give. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:11:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121114THANKSGIVINGFOODDRIVESEEKSTOFEEDNEEDYFAMILIES.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121113AmericanPublicHealthAssociationHonorsHowardProfessor.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 9, 2012) – Howard University Professor Roberta B. Hollander, Ph.D., MPH, was the recipient of the Judith R. Miller Award in recognition of extraordinary service to the American Public Health Association. The award was presented to Hollander at the national conference of the American Public Health Association in San Francisco on Oct. 30. “I am deeply honored to have been a member of the American Public Health Association for 35 years, and to have been able to contribute through elected and voluntary roles,” Hollander said. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:11:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121113AmericanPublicHealthAssociationHonorsHowardProfessor.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121113GwendolynSandColbertIKingEndowedChairinPublicPolicyAddressObstaclestoBlackVotinginthe2012Election.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 13, 2012) – Prominent attorneys from the NAACP and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will lead a discussion on effects of voter suppression initiatives on the African-American vote in the 2012 election. The discussion is the second Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy lecture this semester and will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 14 in the School of Business auditorium. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:11:55 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121113GwendolynSandColbertIKingEndowedChairinPublicPolicyAddressObstaclestoBlackVotinginthe2012Election.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012117AACandUAnnouncesHowardUniversitytoParticipateinThirdCohortofPreparingCriticalFacultyfortheFuture.htmlEducation Washington (November 8, 2012) ­­­– The Association of American Colleges and Universities announced today the names of ten colleges and universities chosen in a competitive process to participate in the third cohort of Preparing Critical Faculty for the Future (PCFF), including Howard University. This project supports women of color faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in becoming strong academic and administrative leaders, both on campus and within their respective disciplines. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities-Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP). The institutions selected over the three cohorts represent many different types—including two year and four year, public, and private HBCUs. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:29:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012117AACandUAnnouncesHowardUniversitytoParticipateinThirdCohortofPreparingCriticalFacultyfortheFuture.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121109HowardUniversitytoHostStateoftheBlackWorldConferenceIII.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 9, 2012) -- Howard University will host the State of the Black World Conference III, Nov. 14-18. The theme of the annual conference is “State of Emergency in Black America: Time to Heal Black Families and Communities.” The event will give participants the opportunity to network, seek spiritual/cultural inspiration and learn about strategies for action. The event is dedicated to the memory of political activist, prolific author and media commentator Ronald W. Walters. A Howard professor for 25 years, Walters died in September 2010. The conference this year will mark the launch of the Damu Smith Leadership Development and Organizer Training Institute. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:29:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121108HowardPlacesSecondinNationalSupplyChainCompetition.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121108HowardPlacesSecondinNationalSupplyChainCompetition.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 9, 2012) – A team of Howard University students took second place in the General Motors/Wayne State University School of Business Administration Supply Chain Case Competition in Detroit. Howard’s supply chain case competition team was made up of four students who major in supply chain management: James Thompson (junior), Adeshile Allinson (senior), Travis Smith (junior), and Grayson Mitchell (senior). The team was supported by James Haddow, a professor and director of the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121108HowardPlacesSecondinNationalSupplyChainCompetition.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012118TragedyRejectionAdvanceNeedforThirdAnnualHIVStigmaConference.htmlEducation WASHINGTON -- In Dallas, a 28-year-old mother of two was brutally stabbed to death by her new boyfriend after they had sex and he discovered she was HIV positive. Almost 1400 miles away, a 14-year-old honors student from Philadelphia was denied admission into a prominent boarding school in Hershey, Pa., because he too was HIV positive. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012118TragedyRejectionAdvanceNeedforThirdAnnualHIVStigmaConference.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121106AlumnusCaseyStringerEstablishesScholarshipforMarketingSupplyChainManagementMajors.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – Alumnus Casey Stringer (B.B.A. ’84) remembers his days on campus in the early 1980s when it was a little easier to find money for his education. Back then he and other Howard University students had excellent access to federal grants and guaranteed student loans. Plus, the cost of university tuition was not as expensive as it for today’s students. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121106AlumnusCaseyStringerEstablishesScholarshipforMarketingSupplyChainManagementMajors.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121106SouthAfricanAmbassadortoSpeakonWorkplaceFaithandEthics.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 2, 2012) - South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool will speak on “Faith and Ethics in the Workplace: An Interfaith Discussion.” The event will take place in the School of Social Work auditorium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Rasool is well-known for his role as an activist in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement. His activism against the country’s apartheid government began in his years as a high school student in Cape Town. Rasool later held leadership positions in the United Democratic Front and the African National Congress. Today, he is recognized throughout the world as a proponent of human rights and interfaith cooperation. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121106SouthAfricanAmbassadortoSpeakonWorkplaceFaithandEthics.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121105KingLectureThreatstoBlackVotingStillaNationalProblem.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (November 5, 2012) – Attorneys from two prominent civil rights organizations spoke about current threats and the history of struggle in the African-American voting rights movement during the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The 2012-2013 series is titled “Civic equality in the 21st Century: the Political Process, Education, Economic Power, and Individual Rights.” Former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Elaine R. Jones is facilitating the King lecture series this year. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121105KingLectureThreatstoBlackVotingStillaNationalProblem.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012111PresidentSidneyARibeautoAddressDepartmentofDefensesSTEMSummit.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 28, 2012) – Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau will serve as the keynote speaker at the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Diversity STEM Summit in downtown Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 1. The Diversity STEM Summit will examine issues related to the Defense Department’s technical workforce of the future and shaping the workforce’s demographic profile. The Summit will explore ways to enhance recruiting capabilities, and effective practices to increase participation by women and minorities and ways to leverage existing STEM programs. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012111PresidentSidneyARibeautoAddressDepartmentofDefensesSTEMSummit.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012111HowardRankedAmongTop25JSchoolsbyIndustryProfessionals.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 31, 2012) – Howard University’s School of Communications was selected as one of the nation’s Top 25 Journalism Schools, according to a survey of industry professionals conducted by NewsPro magazine. NewsPro is published by Crain Communications and is targeted to journalists, news managers and news executives at print, broadcast, online and other media organizations. The journalism school survey was distributed to TVWeek.com and NewsPro readers, with 438 respondents participating. The journalism school survey, the magazine’s first, appears in the December issue of the magazine. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012111HowardRankedAmongTop25JSchoolsbyIndustryProfessionals.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012112EmployeesCheckUpatHealthFairontheHill.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Nov. 5, 2002)– Hundreds of Howard University employees poured through the doors of Blackburn Center recently for health screenings and to talk with Howard physicians and other health providers during Health Fair on the Hill, a free healthcare extravaganza. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012112EmployeesCheckUpatHealthFairontheHill.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121026HowardJoinsCelebrationAsRangelFellowshipProgramTurnsTen.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 25, 2012) – Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau joined Congressman Charles B. Rangel and Secretary Hillary Clinton on Oct. 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program at a State Department ceremony. "Howard University's international footprint is more important than ever. Through programs like the Rangel and Pickering, we are able to scale up our efforts to diversify the foreign service and uniquely prepare our students to advance this national agenda," said Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau. The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is an initiative involving the U.S. Department of State, the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center of Howard University, and the U.S. Congress. Congressman Rangel created the program in 2002 to diversify our Foreign Service and to give young people, especially minorities, exposure to careers of international service. Howard has produced more Rangel fellows than any other university. President Ribeau accepted an award at the ceremony which recognized Howard University for its management of the Rangel Program over the past decade. Harold A. Scott, Ph.D., interim director of the Ralph J. Bunche International Center, where the Rangel Program is based, also attended. Patricia H. Scroggs, who directs the Rangel program at Howard, also was honored. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121026HowardJoinsCelebrationAsRangelFellowshipProgramTurnsTen.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/HowardsLegendary2012Homecoming.htmlEducation In its 88th year, the Howard University Homecoming is an exciting time for alumni to visit, reminisce and renew their connection with alma mater. It has also been a staple in the community and serves as a cultural celebration. This year, the tradition continued with a glamourous fashion show featuring music sensation Elle Varner, a legendary Yardfest with surprise appearances by T.I. and Drake, an exciting stepshow, a fun-filled parade led by actor and alumnus Laz Alanzo and featuring the debut of “Bentley” the Howard Bison balloon, a star-studded gala with Hollywood's finest (in photos: Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Robinson, Taraji P. Henson, and Debbie Allen), and finally a spirit-filled gospel show with Fred Hammond. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/HowardsLegendary2012Homecoming.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121024LegendTomBurrelltoPresentatHowardsCommunicationsJobandInternshipFair.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 24, 2012) – Tom Burrell, author of the best-selling book “Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority,” will participate in a panel presentation on media messaging research during the 2012 Annual Communications Job and Internship Fair, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Blackburn Center. During the event, Burrell will introduce the 2012-2013 Media Messaging Fellows, the inaugural class of the Media Messaging Fellowship. Through the fellowship, student researchers investigate the impact of media messages on African Americans and explore ways to improve African-American images in the media. The fellows will present their findings during the panel discussion. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121024LegendTomBurrelltoPresentatHowardsCommunicationsJobandInternshipFair.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121021CivilRightsAttorneyElaineRJonestoLead201213LectureSeriesNotedCivilRightsAttorneyBarbaraArnwinetoJoinforKickOffLecture.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 19, 2012) – This fall, attorneys from two prominent civil rights organizations will lead the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy lecture series. The pre-and-post election discussions will address voter suppression initiatives and the minority vote. The 2012-2013 series, titled “Civic equality in the 21st Century: the Political Process, Education, Economic Power, and Individual Rights,” will kick off at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24. in the School of Business auditorium. Former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Elaine R. Jones will facilitate the King lecture series for this academic year. Barbara R. Arnwine, president and executive director for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, will join Jones for the first presentation titled “State Restrictions on the Right to Vote and the Struggles to Ensure an Inclusive Electorate.” Arnwine will return for a post-election, follow-up discussion on Nov. 14. The spring seminars will address the prison system, education, individual rights and coalition building. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121021CivilRightsAttorneyElaineRJonestoLead201213LectureSeriesNotedCivilRightsAttorneyBarbaraArnwinetoJoinforKickOffLecture.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121023HowardUniversityCollegeofPharmacyEstablishesBoardofVisitors.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Oct. 11, 2012)- Eleven leaders in the fields of pharmacy, education, health care and research are the inaugural members of the College of Pharmacy’s Board of Visitors. The members were appointed to the board after a comprehensive national search and with advice from alumni and industry leaders. Howard University’s Board of Trustees approved their appointments. The Board of Visitors will advise the Pharmacy dean, faculty and staff on various educational, fiscal, development and fundraising initiatives. Anthony K. Wutoh, Ph.D, R.Ph, dean of the college, said the faculty and staff are extremely honored that such a distinguished and diverse group of individuals would accept the college’s invitation to serve on its Board of Visitors. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121023HowardUniversityCollegeofPharmacyEstablishesBoardofVisitors.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121025SupportersandOpponentsofMarylandQuestion7SquareOff.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 19, 2012) - The Howard University Radio Network will host a live broadcast taking a critical look at Question 7 on the Maryland November 6th ballot. The two-hour special edition of the “Daily Drum” hosted by veteran newsman Harold Fisher will air both on WHUR 96.3FM and HUR-Voices SiriusXM 141 on Thursday, October 25th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Question 7 is the hotly contested gaming expansion referendum. If approved, the measure would increase the number of lottery terminals in Maryland, allow for a Las Vegas style casino in Prince George’s County and would permit table gambling at casinos in the state. Both sides of the issue have spent millions of dollars trying to woo voters to their side. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121025SupportersandOpponentsofMarylandQuestion7SquareOff.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121017LazAlonsoNamedHomecomingGrandMarshal.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 17, 2012) – Howard University announced that film actor Laz Alonso will serve as the 2012 Homecoming Grand Marshal. This year’s homecoming theme “Legendary: The Essence of Icons,” will culminate with the alumni weekend, Oct. 20-21. "To serve as this year's ambassador and grand marshal are a tremendous honor for me," Alonso said. "As a student at Howard, I always hoped I would be infused with whatever made our alumni rise to the top of their fields. Every homecoming inspired me to continue to reach for greatness as I saw such positive examples return for this occasion. I hope that my presence at Homecoming inspires current students as it for did me." Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121017LazAlonsoNamedHomecomingGrandMarshal.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121015DomesticViolenceSummitAimstoHighlightTrendsAbuseinDC.htmlEducation WASHINTON (October 15, 2012) – The Howard University School of Social Work and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) will host a summit titled “Ending Domestic Violence in Washington, DC: A Public Conversation,” Tuesday, Oct.16, at 6 p.m. in the Howard University School of Social Work Auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, will focus on the state of domestic violence in the District of Columbia. This event is the first of a series of public conversations on domestic violence hosted by the DCCADV. Special guests include Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray; Karma Cottman, executive director of the DCCADV; and Melissa Hook, director of the Mayor’s Office on Victim Services. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121015DomesticViolenceSummitAimstoHighlightTrendsAbuseinDC.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121015HowardwoodReturnstoHowardforThirdYear.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 15, 2012) – With the help of sponsor NBC Universal, “Howardwood” returns to campus for a third year on Thursday, Oct. 18. The event connects students interested in pursuing careers in the entertainment field with Howard alumni and others who are blazing trails in Hollywood both in front of and behind the camera. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121015HowardwoodReturnstoHowardforThirdYear.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121015HealthFairontheHillforUniversityEmployeesADayofWellnessInformationandPrizes.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (Oct. 15, 2002) – All employees of the Howard University family are invited to a free health care extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Blackburn Center that promises to be a fun and informative experience, including a better understanding of general wellness and the chance to win scores of prizes throughout the day. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121015HealthFairontheHillforUniversityEmployeesADayofWellnessInformationandPrizes.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121010Howard%20UniversityStudentsTeamUpwithFordMotorCompanyFundtobringSustainabilityEducationtoLocalHighSchools.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 10, 2012) – The Howard University School of Business was recently selected by the Ford Motor Company Fund to receive a $50,000 Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3) grant award. The winning proposal, “The DC School Sustainability Project, A College Mentoring Partnership,” was chosen out of 26 proposals submitted for the grant and focused on promoting sustainability on high school campuses. The grant award from the Ford Motor Company Fund and the launch of the winning proposal by Howard University will be presented on Oct. 12, at 9:30 a.m. in the School of Business auditorium. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121010Howard%20UniversityStudentsTeamUpwithFordMotorCompanyFundtobringSustainabilityEducationtoLocalHighSchools.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121010AlanBrangmanEngagesCommunityandAdvancesFacilitiesRenewal.htmlEducation WASHINGTON – Standing on the terrace below the historic Miner Hall on the main campus, Alan Brangman checks off the list of major building projects underway at Howard University. There is the four-story Interdisciplinary Research Building coming soon next door to the Howard Bookstore, the two new residence halls to be located near the Bethune Annex, and a new simulation center at the Medical School. "To meet our renewal goals, we have to ensure that academic and facilities renewal intersect and are intentional," Brangman said. "The process is collaborative with students, faculty, staff, administrators and other stakeholders. We are making progress and will scale up our efforts in the next few months as we continue to transform our physical plant." Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20121010AlanBrangmanEngagesCommunityandAdvancesFacilitiesRenewal.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012105DrElsieScottNamedFoundingDirectorofRonaldWaltersCenter.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 2, 2012) – Howard University has named Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., former president and chief executive of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, as the founding director of the Ron W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center. “I am excited to have been selected to be the first director of the Ron W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center,” Scott said. “Dr. Walters was a role model for me as a political scientist. I valued his wise counsel and consider it an honor to have been entrusted with a major role of preserving his legacy.” Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012105DrElsieScottNamedFoundingDirectorofRonaldWaltersCenter.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012104ThePresidentialElectionAFocusDuringHowardsHomecomingWeekend.htmlEducation WASHINGTON (October 9, 2012) - The Howard University School of Communications (HUSC) and the Samuel F. Yette Memorial Scholarship Committee are pleased to host "The Choice: Perspectives on the Presidential Election," a program that explores money, media and voting rights. The event will take place during Howard's Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Building, 520 W Street, N.W., Room 3019. A reception will precede the program at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012104ThePresidentialElectionAFocusDuringHowardsHomecomingWeekend.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012104HomecomingGalaBenefitforFoundersLibraryRestoration.html Education WASHINGTON (October 3, 2012) – Howard University will present a star-studded "One Night Only" Homecoming Gala Concert Cabaret" on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Howard Theatre to raise funds for the renovation of Founders Library. The glamorous, entertaining and enlightening evening will be headlined by graduates Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, Taraji P. Henson,and Wendy Robinson. They will perform along with a list of friends from Broadway, film and television. Participants will then dance the night away at the Cabaret. Fri, 03 Oct 2012 06:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012104HomecomingGalaBenefitforFoundersLibraryRestoration.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012104RaffleforOneNightOnlyFeaturingDebbieAllenPhyliciaRashadandMore.html Education WASHINGTON (October 3, 2012) – Howard University will present a star-studded "One Night Only!" Homecoming Gala Concert Cabaret on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Howard Theatre to raise funds for the renovation of Founders Library. Enter for a chance to win two $500 tickets and two $1000 tickets. The glamorous, entertaining and enlightening evening will be headlined by graduates Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, Taraji P. Henson, Wendy Robinson and Sean Combs. They will perform along with a list of friends from Broadway, film and television. Participants will then dance the night away at the Cabaret. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012104RaffleforOneNightOnlyFeaturingDebbieAllenPhyliciaRashadandMore.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012103BoardofTrusteesApprovesNewUndergraduateDoctoralProgramsinCommunications.html Education WASHINGTON DC, (October 3, 2012) – The Howard University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new undergraduate programs and a new doctoral program in the School of Communications as a part of the University’s academic renewal efforts. Besides aligning the University’s academic programs with the latest trends in the field of communications, the changes aim to position Howard graduates with the competitive advantages necessary to succeed and to lead in today’s changing media landscape. Students will be admitted into these programs beginning in the fall semester of 2013. Under the leadership of a Committee of the Future chaired by Dr. Bishetta Merritt, professor and chair of the department of Radio, Television and Film, the faculty of the School worked for more than a year to develop the reorganization plan. The School also benefited from the assistance of Compass, a strategic consulting organization, and a panel of communication professionals and scholars convened under former dean Jannette L. Dates and funded by the McCormick Tribune Foundation. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012103BoardofTrusteesApprovesNewUndergraduateDoctoralProgramsinCommunications.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012101OneBeatBringsMusicalandCulturalExchangetoHoward.html Education WASHINGTON (October 1, 2012) - The Howard University College of Arts and Sciences will host OneBeat, a new international cultural exchange by the U.S. Department of State, on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Blackburn Center. The celebration of musical collaboration and social engagement will include a panel discussion and mobile studio for an open jam session. Professor Gregory Carr, Ph.D. will moderate the panel discussion “How can we use music to improve our communities and to connect across cultural, political, and geographic divides?” at 11 a.m. in the Digital Auditorium of the Blackburn Center. International musicians will gather with students at the OneBeat mobile studio at 2 p.m. near the Punch Out for an open jam session. Students are welcome to join with instrumentation, spoken word, and lyrics. After the event, the OneBeat musicians and staff will produce the final track, which will be made available to all Howard University students and participants at www.1beat.org. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012101OneBeatBringsMusicalandCulturalExchangetoHoward.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120101WHUTSponsorsItsTimetoVOTEPSAContest.html Education WASHINGTON (October 1, 2012) – WHUT, Howard University’s public televisio station, announced the launch of its 30-second PSA video contest “It’s (Your/My/Our) Time to Vote.” Contest winners will have their PSAs aired on RESNET, and possibly WHUT/32, beginning Oct. 24 through Election Day. One winner will receive a HD radio, courtesy of WHUR 96.3. The campus-wide contest is open to Howard students and includes the following details and regulations. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120101WHUTSponsorsItsTimetoVOTEPSAContest.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012103USAIDAdministratorDrRajivShahCollaborateswithHowardStudents.html Education WASHINGTON (October 1, 2012) – Howard University and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are partnering to build the next generation of international development professionals and global leaders. In honor of this new partnership, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will give a special presentation on Oct. 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the School of Business. To RSVP for the event, visit here. Dr. Shah will engage Howard students on innovative ways to drive foreign assistance priorities, such as food security, global health, digital inclusion, innovation, education and economic development in developing countries. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/2012103USAIDAdministratorDrRajivShahCollaborateswithHowardStudents.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120927HowardUniversityHospitalNamesHerbertBuchananasNew_CEO.html Education WASHINGTON (September 27, 2012) – Today, Howard University Hospital named Herbert C. Buchanan, Jr. as the Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective Oct. 1. At Howard University Hospital, Mr. Buchanan will direct the day-to-day activities of the hospital including community relations, financial management, marketing, information technology and clinical and administrative operations. "Mr. Buchanan has a proven track record of optimizing operations for complex health care systems as well as dedicated service to the community," said Provost and Chief Academic Officer Wayne Frederick, M.D., MBA. "We sought a seasoned leader who can advance our mission as an academic medical center and navigate a changing health care landscape." Fri, 27 Sep 2012 08:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120927HowardUniversityHospitalNamesHerbertBuchananasNew_CEO.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120924GM%20FoundationGives100000kGranttoHowardUniversity.html Education WASHINGTON (September 25, 2012) – Howard University student advocacy groups are revved up about getting voters registered, educated, and mobilized. With the 2012 Presidential Election fast approaching and voter registration deadlines looming, these groups are motivated and are working together to get involved. Members of the Howard University Student Association are gearing up for a large voter registration, education, and entertainment event they call iCount, which will be held Tuesday, Sep. 25 in Burr Gymnasium. Sept. 25 is also National Voter Registration Day. Fri, 25 Sep 2012 08:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120925StudentAdvocacyGroupsMobilizeVote.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120924GM%20FoundationGives100000kGranttoHowardUniversity.html Education WASHINGTON, DC – The General Motors Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to Howard University to be used toward its science, engineering, mathematics and technology (STEM) and related curriculum, as part of the Foundation’s University Grants program. As the General Motors liaison to Howard University, Don Butler, U.S. Marketing Vice President for Cadillac, presented the grant to the university on behalf of the GM Foundation. In his role, Mr. Butler works with Howard to understand the educational philosophies of its faculty and administrators. “The GM Foundation has continued to support Howard University, as their curriculum’s emphasis on STEM education directly aligns with our efforts to provide students with opportunities to pursue degrees in math, science and related industries,” said Butler. “The future of manufacturing and related industries is driven by innovative technologies, and furthering STEM education is imperative our country’s economic development.” Fri, 20 Sep 2012 08:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120924GM%20FoundationGives100000kGranttoHowardUniversity.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120919HowardCelebrates150thAnniversaryOfLincolnsPreliminaryEmancipationProclamation.html Education WASHINGTON (September 19, 2012) – The District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DC SBDC), which is headquartered at Howard University’s School of Business, has recently been accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers, the national accreditation agency. Through a partnership between Howard University and the U.S. Small Business Administration, the DC SBDC educates small business owners and potential owners on how to successfully start, operate, expand, buy and sell small businesses. Ronald Walker, chairman of DC SBDC Advisory Board, said attaining national accreditation was essential to maintaining high-quality economic development services. Barron Harvey, Ph.D., dean of the Howard University School of Business, commended the center for the noteworthy accomplishment. Fri, 20 Sep 2012 08:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120920DCSmallBusinessCenterReceivesNationalAccreditation.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120919HowardCelebrates150thAnniversaryOfLincolnsPreliminaryEmancipationProclamation.html Education WASHINGTON (September 21, 2012) – Howard University joined with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) on Sept. 17 at the base of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the 1862 Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The Lincoln Memorial ceremony, entitled “Celebrating Freedom,” was part of a week of NEH and Howard activities that celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation, which led to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States. The ceremony featured keynote remarks by U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120919HowardCelebrates150thAnniversaryOfLincolnsPreliminaryEmancipationProclamation.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120921HowardHostsAnnualOpenHouseforParentandProspectiveStudents.html Education WASHINGTON (September 20, 2012) -- Howard University welcomes parents and prospective students to the annual university-wide open house, Saturday Sept. 29, 2012 in Cramton Auditorium. During the event, students will receive important insight into the transitional process from high school to higher education, become acquainted with the numerous opportunities available at Howard, and interact with Howard students, faculty, and staff of their desired departments of study. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120921HowardHostsAnnualOpenHouseforParentandProspectiveStudents.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120921PowellUrgesAttentiontoSchoolDropoutRateatBouchetForum.html Education WASHINGTON – Alma J. Powell, chair of America's Promise Alliance, received the 2012 Edward Alexander Bouchet Legacy Award at Howard University Graduate School's annual Edward Bouchet Forum. The prestigious award was named after the Yale University alumnus Edward Alexander Bouchet who, in 1876, became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any discipline from an American university and the sixth person to earn a Ph.D. in physics in the western hemisphere. The award honors esteemed educators and advocates whose commitment and leadership to cultivating a new generation of scholars upholds Bouchet's groundbreaking contributions to the academy. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120921PowellUrgesAttentiontoSchoolDropoutRateatBouchetForum.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120917HowardUniversitySponsorsWealthandWellnessSummit.html Education WASHINGTON (September 17, 2012) – National and local leaders will share strategies on career planning, student loan debt management, emotional health, and entrepreneurship during the inaugural Wealth and Wellness Summit for local college students on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Armour J. Blackburn Center on Howard's campus. The free event is open to the public and features dynamic panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and more to help students design and implement their own wealth and wellness action plans. The event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Howard University Center for Career Education, Development and Research (CEDAR) and KSG Strategic Consulting. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120917HowardUniversitySponsorsWealthandWellnessSummit.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120917HowardHostsSecondAnnualSocialMediaConference.html Education WASHINGTON (September 13, 2012) – Social media experts and scholars from across the United States and five foreign countries will present their research, best practices and ideas on the changing landscape and power of social media in society at the second annual Social Media Technology Conference and Workshop Sept. 27-28, 2012 at Howard University in Washington. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120917HowardHostsSecondAnnualSocialMediaConference.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120917HowardsRepublicofSouthAfricaProjectHostsFirstHBCUHDIConference.html Education WASHINGTON (September 14, 2012) – The official steering committee of the African National Congress (ANC) Centenary and the Howard University Republic of South Africa Project will convene the inaugural USA ANC Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)- Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDI) conference at Howard University on September 17-19, 2012 in the Blackburn Center. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120917HowardsRepublicofSouthAfricaProjectHostsFirstHBCUHDIConference.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120912HowardUniversityParticipatesinEmancipationNationsCelebratingFreedom.html Education WASHINGTON (September 11, 2012) – Howard University and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will sponsor, "Celebrating Freedom" on Monday, September 17, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the base of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The event commemorates the issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The program will feature performances by Howard's vocal jazz ensemble Afro Blue and ROTC Color Guard. Additional performers will include actress Alfre Woodard and actor and alumnus Tyree Young. The "Celebrating Freedom" performance marks the conclusion of the NEH's Emancipation Nation daylong commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's 1862 Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It was a pivotal moment in the process that led to the adoption of the Thirteen Amendment, which outlawed slavery and fundamentally restructured the United States. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120912HowardUniversityParticipatesinEmancipationNationsCelebratingFreedom.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120912ActingLegendAlFreemanJrRememberedatHowardUniversity.html Education WASHINGTON – It was a star-studded affair for the late Albert C. Freeman Jr. who was remembered at a memorial service on Monday for the roles he played as an iconic American stage and screen actor and as a deeply passionate Howard University professor. Friends and admirers spoke of Freeman's disciplined approach to acting, a skill honed from innumerable stage and screen productions over a 30-year career. Images in a slide show that played through the service showed Freeman sharing scenes with Frank Sinatra, Sidney Portier, Ruby Dee, Burt Lancaster, Cicely Tyson and Denzel Washington. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120912ActingLegendAlFreemanJrRememberedatHowardUniversity.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120910HowardsChapterofPhiBetaKappaReceivesOutstandingChapterAward.html Education WASHIGNTON (September 10, 2012) – Recently, the Gamma Chapter of the District of Columbia at Howard was awarded the Outstanding Chapter Award at the 43rd Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Triennial Council. Howard's chapter was recognized for its signature achievements and continuous efforts to acknowledge and promote excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Among its many efforts, the Chapter created a Liberal Arts Education Roundtable series; co-sponsored a 3-day symposium honoring the late John Hope Franklin (a former Phi Beta Kappa President); sponsored a Journey Back in Time guided tour of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery for the South Atlantic District members. The Chapter annually presents the James A. Bayton award to the PBK graduating senior with the highest GPA and the Alain Locke Certificate of Recognition to sophomores who achieved a 4.0 GPA as freshmen. The Chapter also established a Faculty Service Award in honor of Physics professor, Anna Coble, Ph.D., who served as Chapter Secretary for several decades. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120910HowardsChapterofPhiBetaKappaReceivesOutstandingChapterAward.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120905MediaAdvisoryHowardMemorialServicetoCelebrateLifeofActorandProfessorAlFreemanJr.html Education WASHINGTON (September 4, 2012) – Howard University will celebrate the life of Professor Albert C. Freeman, Jr., television, film and stage actor and Howard faculty member, at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 10, during a memorial service devoted to his legacy. Freeman joined the faculty of the Department of Theatre Arts in 1991, where he molded the talent of the next generation of performers and artists. Through the years, Freeman amassed an impressive list of performance credits in theater, cinema and television. He was the first black actor to receive a Daytime Emmy, which he won for his role as Captain Ed Hall on the daytime drama "One Life To Live." He is also broadly known for his evocative portrayal of Elijah Muhammad in "MALCOM X." Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120905MediaAdvisoryHowardMemorialServicetoCelebrateLifeofActorandProfessorAlFreemanJr.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120904AlmaJPowellChairAmericasPromiseAlliancetoDeliverKeynoteatHowardUniversitysBouchetForum.html Education WASHINGTON (September 4, 2012) -- Alma J. Powell, chair of America's Promise Alliance, will provide keynote remarks at the Howard University Graduate School's Seventh Annual Edward Bouchet Forum on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the School of Business Auditorium. Powell is the 2012 Edward Alexander Bouchet Legacy Award Recipient, named for Yale University alumnus Edward Alexander Bouchet, Ph.D. who, in 1876, became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any discipline from an American university and the sixth person ever to earn a Ph.D. in physics in the western hemisphere. The Bouchet Forum will conclude the following day at George Washington University. The forum is free and open to the public. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120904AlmaJPowellChairAmericasPromiseAlliancetoDeliverKeynoteatHowardUniversitysBouchetForum.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120801GameBeforetheGame.html Education WASHINGTON (August 2, 2012) – Howard University and Morehouse College are gearing up for the "More Than A Game" academic activities that are planned as part of the AT and T Nation's Football Classic on Sept. 1. All events surrounding the second annual matchup will be held over Labor Day Weekend from Thursday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 2 in Washington, D.C. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120801GameBeforetheGame.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120824HowardUniversityPreparesforaLEGENDARYHomecoming.html Education WASHINGTON (August 20, 2012) - Howard University's Homecoming, "LEGENDARY: The Essence of Icons," will be held October 17 – 21. In its 88th year, the Howard University Homecoming has been a staple in the community and serves as an entertaining cultural celebration. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120824HowardUniversityPreparesforaLEGENDARYHomecoming.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120822HowardProfessorWinsOutstandingWomanAwardinCommunications.html Education WASHINGTON -- This month, professor Barbara Hines was named the 2012 Outstanding Woman in Journalism and Mass Communication Education at the 100th anniversary convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120822HowardProfessorWinsOutstandingWomanAwardinCommunications.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821SouthernLivingNamesHowardUniversityAmongTop20SchoolsWithTheBestTailgatingCelebrations.html Education Birmingham, Ala. – In the South, tailgating is a time-honored tradition. From the food and cocktails to the style and traditions, nobody does tailgating quite like Southerners. The editors at Southern Living huddled together to post a pre-season roster of the top 20 Southern schools with the greatest pregame celebrations. They are featured in the September issue, hitting newsstands August 24. Readers and fans will ultimately determine the school that hosts "The South's Best Tailgate." Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821SouthernLivingNamesHowardUniversityAmongTop20SchoolsWithTheBestTailgatingCelebrations.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821UNAmbassadorSusanRicetoDeliverConvocationAddress.html Education WASHINGTON (August 20, 2012) – Ambassador Susan E. Rice will serve as the keynote speaker at Howard University's 145th Convocation, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium on the main campus. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821UNAmbassadorSusanRicetoDeliverConvocationAddress.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821HowardUniversityIncludedintheGuidetoColleges2013.html Education WASHINGTON (August 20, 2012) -- Howard University is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2013. Noted as one of the best selling collegiate guides, Fiske is a reliable resource that millions of parents, counselors, and college-bound students have turned to for more than 25 years. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821HowardUniversityIncludedintheGuidetoColleges2013.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821HowardReceives2012APEXAwardsforPublicationExcellence.html Education WASHINGTON (August 21, 2012) -- The Office of University Communications is pleased to announce that Howard's 2010-2011 Annual Report and Winter 2012 Howard Magazine , "Quest for Global Solutions" received the 2012 APEX Awards for Publications Excellence. For the last three years, the Howard Magazine has received APEX Awards for Magazine and Journal Design and Layout. This is the first time that the annual report has received the award and the first time that the magazine has received the award for the entire issue. There were approximately 3,500 entries in the overall competition. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120821HowardReceives2012APEXAwardsforPublicationExcellence.html http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120809HowardUniversityPartnerstoProvieProfessionalDevelopmentforTeachersinHaiti.html Education WASHINGTON-- Howard University's Speech and Hearing Clinic; the Haitian American Caucus; and Education Haiti Now recently concluded the 2nd Annual Teacher Summer Institute (TSI) in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:41 GMT http://www.howard.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/20120809HowardUniversityPartnerstoProvieProfessionalDevelopmentforTeachersinHaiti.html