Jay Jones Makes History as Howard University’s First Transgender Student Body President
The votes are in, and The Mecca is a place of acceptance! Jay Jones, a junior political science major from Fort Worth, Texas, has become Howard University‘s 64th Student Association (HUSA) president, making history as the first transgender person to hold the position. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jay Jones ❤️❤️ […]
83-Year-Old Makes History as Howard University’s Oldest Doctoral Graduate
It’s never too late to follow your dreams. No one knows that better than Marie Fowler, who, at 83 years old, walked across the commencement stage at Howard University, becoming the university’s oldest doctoral graduate. “It was never my thought that I would go beyond maybe one semester because, after all, I had been out […]
Model Anok Yai, Who Was First Discovered at Howard’s Homecoming, Shined Brightly at the MET Gala
On fashion’s biggest night, the MET Gala was packed with a star-studded lineup of actresses, models, and celebrities. Among them, one name sparkled brighter than the rest: Anok Yai. Her journey from a memorable moment at an HBCU homecoming to the illustrious MET Gala is truly inspiring. In 2017, Yai, then a sophomore at Plymouth […]
Watch Sherri Surprise This High School Senior with Her Acceptance to Howard University
During an episode of SHERRI, Jada Cross, a high school senior, receives a surprise acceptance letter to her dream school, Howard University.
Howard University Makes History With First HBCU Skating Team
Howard University just became the first HBCU to create a skating team! Maya James and Cheyenne Walker are the co-founders of the figure skating club on campus, reports US Figure Skating. Both skaters ultimately chose a college without a team and immediately found themselves missing the sport. “I just missed the sport, honestly,” James said. […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Launches New Public Service Program for HBCU Students
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new program for HBCU students interested in public service careers, Black Enterprise reports. In partnership with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the Public Service Program will create opportunities for seniors at the universities through apprenticeship programs. There are currently more than […]
Diddy Makes $1 Million Donation to Howard University During Surprise Homecoming Visit
Diddy is giving back to his alma mater! During his Howard University Yardfest homecoming performance on October 20 , Diddy surprised the HBCU with a $1M donation, WJLA reports. The rapper attended Howard University as a business major before leaving to start his music career at Uptown Records. “HBCUs are something that we have to protect! […]
Universal Music Group Offers Scholarships to Black HBCU Students Attending Medical School
Universal Music Group is making it possible for Black students to go to medical school. UMG recently launched an HBCU scholarship program for aspiring doctors through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC). The initiative focuses on building pipeline opportunities for the medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry […]
Howard University Golf Teams Explored in New ‘Why Not Us’ Docuseries on ESPN
We are getting a new look into Howard University’s golf team through its new docuseries on ESPN. Titled “Why Not Us: Howard Golf,” the show is the fourth installment in ESPN’s “Why Not Us” series. The show is a collaboration with Andscape, FILM 45, and ESPN+ Originals. And the new installment of the series is […]