The Latest Breaking News from Howard University

University of Maryland tennis club on suspension after members put KKK symbols in programs

The university suspended the entire team indefinitely, despite only a few members allegedly being involved

The Independent UK · Oct 13

A truth about human nature: 'If you're going to hold someone down you're...' - powerful life lesson by Toni Morrison on repression, freedom and why controlling others can confine you

Toni Morrison explored human nature's complex desire for control. Her powerful quote illustrates how repression binds both the oppressor and the oppressed. This Nobel laureate's observation highlights the unintended consequences of restricting others. Morrison, a celebrated American writer, profoundly shaped literature with her prose.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given over $1 billion to HBCUs: From a $42 million gift to Elizabeth City State to $80 million for Howard University, here’s the full list

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s donations: MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $1 billion to historically Black colleges and universities. Her latest gift of $42 million went to Elizabeth City State University. Scott’s donations are largely unrestricted, giving institutions significant flexibility in how they use the funds. She has donated…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Howard University disenrolled over 500 students. Black college hopefuls seem to be losing ground on all sides

HBCUs offer more than higher education – they provide a safe haven for Black students and an investment in their wellbeing

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

Some schools are extending admissions for students unenrolled by Howard University

Howard University notified hundreds of first-year incoming students that their spots for the upcoming semester were no longer being held

The Independent UK · Jul 28

New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University

Historically Black institution withdrew more than 500 first-year students for missed tuition payments

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

Howard University withdraws admission offers of 502 incoming students over missed payment deadlines

Howard University has withdrawn admission for 502 incoming students before the fall semester. These students failed to meet financial aid and tuition payment deadlines. The university communicated requirements repeatedly to students and their families. Affected students face challenges finding new universities and securing aid quickly. Howard University will review individual…

The Times of India · Jul 25

502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start

More than 500 incoming students at Howard University have learned this week that they have been unenrolled from the Washington, D.C., school and no longer have spots for the upcoming fall semester that begins Aug. 17

The Independent UK · Jul 24

College student prospect accepted into 42 schools disenrolled from chosen university just days before moving in

University disenrolled more than 500 incoming freshman

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Philanthropy queen: Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott's $26.4 billion donations earn her a prestigious Forbes honour

MacKenzie Scott has spent the past several years doing something few billionaires have attempted at such scale: giving away vast amounts of wealth as quickly as possible. That approach has now earned the Amazon co-founder and former wife of Jeff Bezos a place on Forbes' Iconoclast 50 list, which recognises…

The Times of India · Jun 10