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Valerie Brandes, founder of Jacaranda Books, pictured against a collage of the publisher’s titles. (Photo illustration: La Tetra Metts-Owens/HUNewsService.com; book cover images courtesy of Jacaranda Books)

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

November 1, 2026

The Jacaranda Books founder looks to HBCUs to help develop the next generation of Black publishing professionals.…

PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

October 23, 2026

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

October 18, 2026

Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor Shares Tips on Creating and Growing a Business

October 18, 2026

Bison Bound for the World: Inside Howard University’s Free Passport Party

September 26, 2026

Dr. Anita Plummer speaking with colleagues at the Louis Stoke Health Sciences Library (by Israel Johnson)

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Howard Center Introduces New Digital Innovation Research on Black Women in Leadership

September 15, 2026

by Israel Johnson

WASHINGTON — The Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership (CWGGL), an interdisciplinary program at Howard…

Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams speaks to the Howard community during a sermon titled “Think Small”, which aims to offer encouragement to young people to focus on their God-given assignments. (Tatiana Allen/HU News Service)

Black Women·Howard University·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

September 9, 2026

by Tatiana Allen

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – On the second Sunday service of the semester at the Andrew Rankin Memorial…

Audio·Howard University·Multimedia·National·Politics·The White House·Washington D.C.

White House Correspondents’ Association Scholar Shares Lessons From Shooting at Annual Dinner

April 29, 2026

by Madison Maynard

I was selected as a 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association scholar representing Howard University. Before the…

Automotive·Campus·Howard University·Sports·Variety

In the Fast Lane: Rajah Caruth Pays Howard University Students A Visit

April 23, 2026

by Jaiden Thomas

Amidst the essence of Founders Library, Rajah Caruth engaged with fellow visionary leaders at Howard University. Chronicling his journey,…

Campus·Entertainment·Howard University·Music·Variety

Raheem DeVaughn Pays It Foward Through Fireside Chat

April 23, 2026

by Jaiden Thomas

Affirming claps permeated the Blackburn Digital Auditorium at Howard University as Raheem DeVaughn provided an abbreviated masterclass on navigating…

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Student Project Maps Trees at Howard University

April 22, 2026

by Sydney Goitia-Doran

On a sunny spring day at Howard University, Kiera Hale, an honors environmental studies student, approached…

Campus·Howard University·Variety

Bison Literature Announces Niveah Glover as Winner and Honorable Mention of the Reuben Jackson Poetry Prize

April 22, 2026

by Taylor Swinton

The Howard University creative writing department announced Niveah Glover as the winner of the Reuben Jackson…

Campus·College·Health·Howard University·Mental Health

Howard Students Prioritize Mental Health Ahead of Finals

April 16, 2026

Faith HarperandMorghan Langston

High temperatures brought dozens to the Yard at Howard University to decompress for Bison Wellness Day…

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‘Don’t Get Mad. Shut the Door.’ — Bishop William Barber II and Joy Reid Discuss ‘Political Vampires’

March 29, 2026

by Faith Harper

Bishop William Barber II and political commentator Joy Reid discussed the intersection of Palm Sunday and…

Campus·HBCU·Howard University·Sports

Kenneth Blakeney Coaching More Than the Sport for HU Men’s Basketball Program

March 23, 2026

by Ka'Lea Stokes

The Howard men’s basketball season ended last week with a loss to No. 1-seed Michigan. It…

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Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor Shares Tips on Creating and Growing a Business

Bison Bound for the World: Inside Howard University’s Free Passport Party

Howard Center Introduces New Digital Innovation Research on Black Women in Leadership

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

White House Correspondents’ Association Scholar Shares Lessons From Shooting at Annual Dinner

In the Fast Lane: Rajah Caruth Pays Howard University Students A Visit

Raheem DeVaughn Pays It Foward Through Fireside Chat

Student Project Maps Trees at Howard University

Bison Literature Announces Niveah Glover as Winner and Honorable Mention of the Reuben Jackson Poetry Prize

Howard Students Prioritize Mental Health Ahead of Finals

‘Don’t Get Mad. Shut the Door.’ — Bishop William Barber II and Joy Reid Discuss ‘Political Vampires’

Kenneth Blakeney Coaching More Than the Sport for HU Men’s Basketball Program

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