Variety Study Finds HBCU Attendance Linked to Lasting Cognitive Health A new study highlights how HBCU environments may shape long-term brain health. Athea WilliamsApril 15, 2026
Variety Students Reclaim D.C. Third Spaces as Shutdown Drags On D.C. federal shutdown forces students to find alternatives to cultural and educational institutions. Athea WilliamsNovember 3, 2025
Variety ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’ Plays at Warner Theatre with Candiace Dillard Bassett Howard alum Dennis Williams’ musical brings 1945 Little Rock to life through resilience and survival. Athea WilliamsOctober 14, 2025
Variety Theme ‘The Story of Us’ Leads Black Writers Festival The MSRC hosts academics, writers and students at the annual festival celebrating Black voices. Athea Williams and Joseph McClintonOctober 6, 2025
Variety Hope Boykin Carries Howard Legacy to Martha Graham Centennial Stage This Howard alumna will premiere a new work on Oct. 4 for the Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial celebration, making her a global artist. Athea WilliamsSeptember 2, 2025
CAMPUS More than 200 Courses Can Now Satisfy Howard’s Black Studies Requirement Howard University community members debate the recent expansion of the AFRO cluster course requirement, some arguing that the variety may impact the requirement’s original... Athea WilliamsMay 5, 2025
CAMPUS Howard Issues Advisory Amid Growing Concerns Over ICE Raids Following the ICE arrest of a Tufts Ph.D. student, Howard sent a university-wide email on what to do in the event of an ICE... Athea WilliamsApril 7, 2025