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At Howard University, International Women in Engineering Day is more than a moment on the calendar. It's a commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact.

From leading research initiatives to designing a solar-powered water system that is helping provide access to groundwater in rural Kenya, Howard women engineers are applying their knowledge to solve real-world challenges and strengthen communities around the globe.

As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize the students, faculty, alumni, and leaders who continue to expand what's possible in STEM and inspire the next generation of engineers to lead with purpose.

Read more on The Dig: https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/howard-students-and-faculty-international-women-engineering-day-everyday

Leadership, talent, dedication, and the highest standard...Howard Athletics continues to capture national attention, proving that excellence is a habit both in and out of competition. Join us in honoring three incredible leaders who have brought historic recognition to our university.

Coach Ty Grace | Boxtorow HBCU Coach of the Year
Coach Sam Puryear | HBCU Golf Coach of the Year
Bryce Harris | Nolan Richardson Award Winner

This is what happens when hard work meets the Howard standard.

Historic heights. Championship standard. Bison excellence.
 
The 2025-26 season will be remembered as one of the greatest years in Howard Athletics history, with 10 conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, national honors, and academic achievements that showcased the very best of what it means to be a student-athlete at Howard.
 
From the pool to the track, the course to the court, Bison athletes and coaches raised the bar and made history every step of the way.
The standard is excellence. The future is bright. The legacy continues.
 
 
Read the full story on The Dig: Link in Bio

Historic heights. Championship standard. Bison excellence.

The 2025-26 season will be remembered as one of the greatest years in Howard Athletics history, with 10 conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, national honors, and academic achievements that showcased the very best of what it means to be a student-athlete at Howard.

From the pool to the track, the course to the court, Bison athletes and coaches raised the bar and made history every step of the way. The standard is excellence. The future is bright. The legacy continues.

Read the full story on “The Dig”: https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/historic-heights-howard-athletics-delivers-unprecedented-success-during-2025-2026-season

Before they became international ambassadors of jazz-funk, they were Howard students honing their craft on campus under the guidance of legendary musician and educator Donald Byrd.

More than 50 years later, The Blackbyrds continue to carry that legacy around the world, proving that excellence cultivated at Howard can resonate across generations.

During Black Music Month, we celebrate the enduring impact of The Blackbyrds and the Howard University roots that helped launch one of music's most influential bands.

🔗 Read the full story on The Dig: https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/howard-university-international-stage-blackbyrds-enduring-legacy-explored-during-black-music-month

Happy Birthday to Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad.

A celebrated artist, educator, and champion of excellence, Dean Rashad's impact on Howard University continues to inspire generations of students, alumni, and the broader Howard community.

Please join us in wishing her a wonderful birthday and year ahead. 💙❤️

Freedom delayed, but never denied.

This Juneteenth, we honor the resilience, courage, and determination of those who helped move our nation closer to its ideals of liberty and justice for all.

For Howard students, Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It is a reminder that education, advocacy, and achievement are powerful expressions of freedom.

Today, we reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable future.

Today, on World Sickle Cell Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and lived experiences of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

For more than 50 years, Howard University has been a leader in sickle cell research, treatment, advocacy, and patient care through our Center for Sickle Cell Disease. As we continue advancing scientific discovery and expanding access to quality care, we remain committed to improving outcomes for communities disproportionately impacted by this disease.

Together, we recognize how far we've come and recommit ourselves to a future where every person living with sickle cell disease can live longer, stronger, and healthier lives.

Howard University remembers a true Bison legend, Linda Spencer (B.S. ’75, M.Ed. ’81), who passed away on June 8.

As a pioneer on Howard’s first women’s basketball team and the architect of the university's volleyball program, Coach Spencer spent decades breaking barriers. With 300 career victories and five MEAC titles, she retired as the winningest coach in Howard Athletics history—but her greatest legacy lives on in the generations of student-athletes she mentored and inspired.

Read the full article on The Dig: https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/linda-spencer-howard-volleyball-pioneer-and-championship-coach-leaves-enduring-legacy