LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Friends of Howard University,

The 2019-20 year has certainly been what can only be described as our most unprecedented and unusual school year at Howard University. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and interest in our University, especially during this pandemic.

The 2019-20 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the many notable academic activities and achievements that have taken place at Howard University in the past fiscal year. Despite any obstacles, Howard University continues to move forward in order to deliver stellar academic training and resources for its students and faculty.

The school year began on a typical note and reached some of our best achievements to date. Even when the pandemic disrupted our day-to-day activities, Howard still worked hard to help our students, whether with financial aid, equipment to attend classes, technological assistance or even emotional support. We tried to be a beacon of hope to our students, faculty and staff in the dark, frightening unknown of the pandemic, and I believe we achieved that.

Though we moved quickly onto new platforms and discovered innovative ways to work, learn and interact virtually, the spirit of Howard remained intact. We continued to move Howard Forward with our five-year strategic plan and celebrated accolades and accomplishments. I am honored and humbled to be a part of this historic institution during such a historic time of public health crisis, and I thank you all for your part in helping us be even stronger than ever.

In Truth and Service,

STACEY J. MOBLEY, ESQ.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees