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Sep 1, 2023
Renowned Howard University Pathologist Roger A. Mitchell Jr. to Promote ‘Death in Custody’ Book
"Death in Custody" outlines a practical, achievable system for accurately recording and investigating deaths in custody.
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Sep 27, 2023
White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Names 2023 HBCU Scholars | U.S. Department of Education
Sep 26, 2023
The Academy and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to Present Howard University a Replacement of Hattie McDaniel’s Best Supporting Actress Academy Award®
Sep 26, 2023
2023 Opening Convocation: President Ben Vinson III Promises Howard University at ‘Maximum Strength’

Howard is a very culturally rich and diverse University and our students not only come from all over the country, but all over the world. However, even through that diversity, there is an undeniable culture that grounds us and connects us, showing us that while we may all be different, that is where our strength lies.”
Madison Star Brim, Alumna, Class of 2019
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2020
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