For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Howard University alumni Elizabeth Catlett, a revolutionary force in the world of sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Through her art, Catlett captured strength, resilience, and struggles of Black and working-class people in the United States and Mexico. She believed that art was not just for galleries, but rather it was for the people. The National Gallery of Art now features an exhibition called, “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist” whi

These two Howard alumni believe that their craft is an art form and means of resistance. Kendall Isadore and Elise Sharp are a part of the “String Queens,” a soulful group of musicians. In addition to being performers, these ladies are also educators who believe that teaching the next generation of string players is more than instruction, it's activism. The group was recently featured on a Voices of America documentary episode called “Soulful Strings” that captures their journey as performers, e

We are pleased to announce Ben Vinson III, PhD, as the 18th president of Howard University. Vinson is provost, executive vice president, and Hiram C. Haydn professor of history at Case Western Reserve University. This marks a return to the Washington, D.C. area for Vinson, who previously served in senior leadership roles at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University. Under his new leadership, Howard will maintain its long-held commitment to providing an educational experience of e