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Virtual Homecoming Recap
The HU Ideas Symposium presented a national conference hosted by the Office of the Provost. The “From Protest to Policy” national conference amplified the important social and racial justice work that already happens every day at Howard in classrooms, in laboratories and research centers, in libraries and archives, and in meetings (both formal and informal) of visionary, historically aware and culturally conscious minds across the campus.
BILL CLINTON
President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton announced that Howard will serve as the virtual host campus for the 2021 Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting, which brings students from around the world together with global leaders to inspire action.
DR. STANLEY ANDRISSE
“The state of Missouri took away my constitutional right to vote for the people who will run our country. Why? Because of felony disenfranchisement. I’m still shackled in many ways. … I used education to break those chains.” – Dr. Stanley Andrisse.
DR. BAHIYAH MUHAMMAD
“The policies and practices that we think about and talk about are not on the grassroots level. They don’t touch the children that are impacted by mass incarceration. We often forget about the youngest among us.” – Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad.
Omari Hardwick co-hosted the virtual Yardfest with niece, Ravyn Hardwick, a broadcast journalism junior.
During the virtual Yardfest, Mountain Dew presented a panel on entrepreneurship featuring DJ Envy, Karen Civil and other Black business owners!
Atlanta hip-hop artist 6LACK performed at Yardfest. The reception honored students who emulate our motto, “In truth and service,” by facilitating awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and encourage activism in the larger community. Honorees were awarded a scholarship from the Lavender Fund for demonstrating sensitivity to LGBTQ+ issues and promoting visibility and celebration of LGBTQ+ experiences.
Congratulations to the 2020 Lavender Fund recipients: Christopher Andrews, second year dental student; Mina Rodriguez, senior organizational communication major, sociology minor; and Jared Belfield, fashion design major.
STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS
“Students have to be able to access Howard education, and we have to make sure it’s
affordable.”
– President Wayne A. I. Frederick.
“The undergrad library, I think, will be a showcase site when we are able to return to campus. I first went into the library in 1988 and walking through the library now is absolutely fantastic. This is a world-class renovation.” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick.
