Howard University Commencement Programs. Boseman was a proud Howard alumnus, and was the universitys commencement speaker in 2018. On Wednesday morning (May 19), he was the keynote speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. BELLSON, Pearl Bailey Commencement D.Mus. The university, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, remain committed to holding in-person events for our 2020 and 2021 graduates in the future. For reproductions and other uses please contact the Howard University Archives at 202-806-7498. Washington, DC 20060. Those requiring accommodations during the Classes of 2020 and 2021 Celebration and corresponding events, including alumni and guests whose disabilities limit their ability to walk or negotiate stairs, should contact Disability Services at access@columbia.edu by Wednesday, May 4. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick is pleased to announce that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose remarkable career as an actor, director, writer, and producer inspired millions around the world. Harris previously delivered an inspiring commencement address at her alma mater, Howard University, in 2017, encouraging graduates to speak truth, as reported by The Huffington Post. During his visit, I announced our plans to reestablish the College of Fine Arts and he was filled with ideas and plans to support the effort in a powerful way, said President Frederick. Apply for Graduation via Bison Web. Facebook; Twitter; The Charter Day Convocation. Congratulations, Class of 2021! Please tune in on your preferred device! 2:00-4:00 p.m. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. 1983. Good morning! Howard University will Phone: 202-865-6100 Holy Cross Hall 2900 Van Ness St. NW Washington, D.C. 20008. When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place, said Howard University president Wayne A. I. Fredrick. The school is named after the late "Black Panther" actor who graduated from Howard University with a bachelor of fine arts in 2000 and returned to serve as commencement speaker in 2018. When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place. This one is set to be just as inspiring as his previous addresses. He returned to the university in 2018 to serve as commencement speaker at graduation. On June 11, 2021 at 12 p.m. (Pacific Time), we launched our Class of 2021 Virtual Commencement Commencement Speaker Biographies Labor Studies Graduation Keynote Speaker: Abdullah earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. The awards will be presented during Charter Day 2021: A Virtual Celebration, which will be livestreamed on Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. For reproductions and other uses please contact the Howard University Archives at 202-806-7498. In April 2021, she was named Howard Universitys first Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellow by the United States Department of State. The ceremony will take place at Bastyr University, outdoors near the pillars, weather pending (14500 Juanita Dr. NE Kenmore, WA 98028). Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA is pleased to announce entrepreneur, philanthropist, and three-term New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, will deliver the keynote address at the Honors and Oaths Ceremony on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. EDT Due to the pandemic and safety requirements, Bloomberg will address the Video May 17, 2021 University The classes of 2020 and 2021 join for commencement exercises at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In 2018, Boseman returned to his alma mater to serve as the commencement speaker. An alumnus from the class of 2000, Boseman graduated from Howard University with a bachelor of fine arts in directing. 2020/2021: The Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III T82: 2019: Christine Todd Whitman, Former Governor of New Jersey President of Howard University: 1970: William R. Keast, President of Wayne State Universitiy: 1960s; 2041 Georgia Avenue NW. Reaffirming Howard Universitys Excellence President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. Commencement. Category: Speaker; #HU22; Contact; Congratulations to Graduating Bison! Friday, May 6. Washington, DC 20060. COinS . Phone: 202-865-6100 The awards will be presented during Charter Day 2021: A Virtual Celebration, which will be livestreamed on Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Dr. Frederick is a sought-after speaker on a wide variety of topics and on important occasions on Howard Universitys campus. Howard University will host an in-person Commencement Ceremony in honor of the graduating class of 2022. May 27, 2021. News Today || EDU News: January 12, 2021 | : As a senior majoring in political science at Howard University, Peter Lubembela was proud Collections; Disciplines; Authors; Search. Boseman died in August 2020 at the age of 43 after a private, yearslong battle with May 22, 2021 The main University Commencement ceremony was videocasted on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. Kim Anthony Selected as Mississippi Colleges Commencement Speaker. DOWNLOADS. The 155th Charter Day Convocation was held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Cramton Auditorium (2455 6th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20059). Commencement will be an online and limited in-person ceremony. HAMPTON, Va. (March 17, 2021) Hampton University President William R. Harvey announced that alumnus Rashida Jones 02, President of MSNBC, will serve as the Universitys 150th and 151st Commencement speaker on May 9, 2021. Brian K. Rogers II Rising Sophmoore Business Management Major at Howard University Washington, District of Columbia, United States 146 connections Date. 144. Commencement will be held virtually at 10 a.m. Ms. Washington, DC 20060. Category: HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Commencement Speaker. Mia Schultz President, Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP She was named president of the Rutland Area NAACP chapter in 2021. WHUT often streams LIVE PBS Special broadcasts, Howard University Events, and Other important historical messages. Colleges and Schools Commencement ceremony speaker. Washington, DC 20060. Commencement 2021. Rashad was named dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts in May 2021. We are proud to recognize the 2021 recipients of the Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement and the LaRue V. Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award. He died last August at age 43. Thank you for your understanding. 2041 Georgia Avenue NW. Boseman was a proud Howard alumnus, and was the university's commencement speaker in 2018. Since May 05, 2021. Vernon Jordan, Commencement Speaker. Howard University 2400 Sixth Street NW Washington, D.C. 20059 Phone: 202.806.6100. An alumnus from the class of 2000, Boseman graduated from Howard University with a bachelor of fine arts in directing. Mr. Jordan received a BA from DePauw University and a JD from Howard University. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. The celebration, conducted much like a commencement ceremony, was an opportunity for the 137. We will join together virtually to honor the class of 2021 and confer their hard-earned degrees on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Historically Black colleges and universities will hold 2021 commencement ceremonies this month. COinS . Phone: 202-865-6100 Commencement speaker Taraji P. Henson receives honorary degree during Howard University 2022 Commencement at Howard University on May 07, 2022 in Washington, DC. Time. The ceremony featured remarks from the 2021 Commencement speaker Admiral Michelle Howard. April 6, 2021 State Agency Leader Serves Mississippi Children. Read more about the announcement. When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place, said HU President Wayne A. I. Frederick in a news release. 2041 Georgia Avenue NW. When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place, said Howard University president Wayne A. I. Fredrick. In 2018, before he passed, the late Chadwick Boseman delivered Howard Universitys 150th commencement. Speaker Speaking Date City Series Type Season ; TBA: 2018-19, 2019-20, 2017-18 : Rev. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA is pleased to announce that Bryan Stevenson, social justice activist and founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), will deliver the keynote address during Howard Universitys 153rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021. A Commencement to Inspire the Class of 2021. The main Commencement ceremony will occur indoors at Burr Gymnasium. Heres a list of the schools and guest speakers. Collections; Disciplines; Authors; Search. ET. April 12, 2021 Arthur Wood Joins Physician Assistant Advisory Board. Howard University recently announced that critically acclaimed actress and alumna Taraji P. Henson will speak at the spring 2022 commencement ceremony. The 154th Commencement, set for Saturday, May 7 on the Yard, is the universitys first in-person graduation open to guests since the start of the pandemic. March 16, 2021. vol 67 issue 30. Howard University chose critically acclaimed actress and alumna Taraji P. Henson to serve as the spring 2022 commencement speaker. Due to the pandemic and safety COinS . You have demonstrated tremendous resilience to reach this milestone, said During his visit, I announced our plans to reestablish the College of Fine Arts and he was filled with ideas and plans to support the effort in a powerful way, said President Frederick. 1951. The 154th Commencement is the Universitys first in-person graduation open to guests since 2020. I am truly honored and excited to deliver the commencement speech for Penn State Laws Class of 2021, Justice Edwards said. Share. Please see the schedule below for the full list of ceremonies. Category: Education, Social Justice, Speeches, Statements May 8, 2021 Commencement 2021. ***Due to COVID-19, in-person attendance at this event is restricted to Howard University Department of Music students, faculty and staff. The Honorable Erika M. Edwards, a Penn State alumna and current New York County Supreme Court Judge, will deliver the 2021 commencement address for Penn State Law in University Park on Saturday, May 15. Reaffirming Howard Universitys Excellence President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. 2:30-4:30 p.m. WASHINGTON Howard Universitys Office of Student Life and Activities hosted the 2021 Inaugural Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 19, 2021.The lavender graduates are an extraordinary group of students who exemplify academic excellence and resolve. Howard University will name its newly re-established College of Fine Arts in honor of the actor and alumnus Chadwick Boseman, university officials said on Wednesday. The 2022 Howard University Charter Day celebration titled, The Annual Charter Day Program: A Virtual Experience will broadcast on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Alumna Taraji P. Henson Shines at Howard University Commencement. 2021 Commencement Honorees and Keynote Speakers. On May 7, 2022. Laurene Powell Jobs will be the 2021 commencement speaker at the University of Pennsylvania. Published. I would like to extend my most enthusiastic greetings to the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 as well as to everyone who plays such a critical role in the extended Howard community students and alumni, faculty and staff, the Board of Trustees, friends and family. In 2018, Boseman returned to his alma mater to serve as the commencement speaker. Josephine (Jody) Olsen served as the 20 th Director of the Peace Corps between March, 2018 January, 2021. Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient: Jody K. Olsen, Ph.D., 20th Director of the Peace Corps. 2021 Achievement Awards. 2021 Achievement Awards. News of the schools naming broke in The Washington Post. Speakers at the ceremonies, which begin on May 7, include: School of Social Work, May 7, 1:30 p.m., Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Watch any upcoming WHUT Live Stream HERE! In addition, both Maynard and Sherald will receive honorary degrees from MICA. This is not Legends first commencement speech, he has already been awarded with honorary degrees from University of Pennsylvania and Howard University and given a handful of commencement speeches. Listening to a great commencement speech is a right of passage. Earlier this month, Howard named actor and alumnus Phylicia Rashad as the dean of the fine arts school. Howard University Commencement Programs. The celebration, conducted much like a commencement ceremony, was an opportunity for the All graduates are encouraged to watch this ceremony with their families. Boseman was a proud Howard alumnus, and was the university's commencement speaker in 2018. Share. The annual commencement ceremony brings together the families of the graduating class, University trustees, officers, faculty, staff and alumni to celebrate the accomplishment of our students. April 8, 2021 Mississippi Bar President Jennifer Ingram Johnson Addresses MC Law Commencement. Privately, he was already battling colon cancer. April 14, 2022. Howard University (@HowardU) May 26, 2021. Event. Celebrate Together on May 7th, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Whiteley moved back to 202-806-0500 DivinityInfo@howard.edu Mia Schultz President, Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP She was named president of the Rutland Area NAACP chapter in 2021. John Crawford, vice president for university advancement, says the five speakers are VSU graduates. Charter Day 2021 Entertainment; About. Good morning! Howard University Saturday, May 8 with guest speaker Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of Equal Justice Initiative. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. print. Young black students get to be inspired by a voice of success and achievement, hopefully enhancing lifelong memories. Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient: Jody K. Olsen, Ph.D., 20th Director of the Peace Corps. Howard University's 154th Commencement Convocation is for all candidates who have completed their degree and financial requirements as of Summer 2021, December 2021, and May 2022. For reproductions and other uses please contact the Howard University Archives at 202-806-7498. To learn more visit Disability Services . Deaths. Note: Being listed in this program is not a confirmation of a degree being conferred. ET. Tuesday, November 23, 2021 @ 7:30 PM Live-streamed and available afterwards on the Department of Music Facebook page. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick served as keynote speaker for the 2021 Charter Day Convocation on Friday, March 5 at 11 a.m. Dr. Frederick holds three academic degrees from Howard University and exemplifies the institutional motto of truth and service. Note: Being listed in this program is not a confirmation of a degree being conferred. 144. The activities were livestreamed for friends and family to watch virtually. Earlier this month, Howard named actor and alumnus Phylicia Rashad as the dean of the fine arts school. Josephine (Jody) Olsen served as the 20 th Director of the Peace Corps between March, 2018 January, 2021. Watch our WHUT 24/7 On-Air Broadcast by clicking the button below. The Office of the Registrar is pleased to announce eligible Howard University students may apply for graduation via Bison Web from Monday, September 13, 2021 to Friday, December 3, 2021 (Fall 2021 graduation), Monday, October 25, 2021 to Friday, April 1, 2022 (Spring 2022 graduation), and Monday, April 18, 2022 To learn more visit Disability Services . The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. Mission & Core Values; University Strategic Plan actor, and proud son of Howard, Chadwick Boseman will welcome the Class of 2018 as the commencement orator during Howard Universitys 150th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 12, 2018. When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place. Phone: 202-865-6100 When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place. Closing Convocation of the School of Divinity for the Recognition of Honors and Degrees. Browse. Welcome to our Universitys 153rd Commencement Convocation. YEAR NAME CEREMONY DEGREE/AWARD HU DEGREE RECEIVED. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2021) The Honorable Michael S. Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will serve as the Fall 2021 Commencement keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, school officials announced today. Dr. Frederick is a sought-after speaker on a wide variety of topics and on important occasions on Howard Universitys campus. DOWNLOADS. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States. Commencement Speaker. Poised and powerful in her deliverance, Whiteley was an exemplary commencement speaker. On May 7 and 8, VSU will have five guest speakers at the commencement who are healthcare workers to honor frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Howard. After months of uncertainty, the classes of 2021 and 2020 were welcomed back to campus to commemorate their graduation with a safely distanced, outdoor Commencement ceremony at Greene Stadium on May 8, 2021. Category: Education, Social Justice, Speeches, Statements May 8, 2021 Commencement 2021. He was 85. 2041 Georgia Avenue NW. 77, will be the principal speaker for the Commencement ceremony for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 29. Ruth Simmons, Ph.D. 73, president of Prairie View A&M University, president emerita of both Brown University and Smith College, and one of the nations foremost leaders in higher education, will be the principal speaker at Harvards celebration of the Class of 2021 on Thursday, May 27. Howard University looks to honor 2020 grads during 2021 ceremony. Collections; Disciplines; Authors; Search. Browse. Speakers at the ceremonies, which begin on May 7, include: School of Social Work, May 7, 1:30 p.m., Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Commencement 2022 Toggle Navigation. Class of 2019 Architecture Magna Cum Laude Graduate Renee Whiteley addressed her class and the university community at Howard Universitys 151st Commencement Convocation on May 12, 2019. Livestreamed Commencement ceremonies for individual schools and colleges will be available here beginning on May 4th. Past Commencement Speakers & Honorary Degree Recipients. WASHINGTON Howard Universitys Office of Student Life and Activities hosted the 2021 Inaugural Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 19, 2021.The lavender graduates are an extraordinary group of students who exemplify academic excellence and resolve. About BELLEGARDE, Dantes LL.D. View the Commencement Program. 1983 Howard University Commencement Programs. Note: Being listed in this program is not a confirmation of a degree being conferred. Share. The processional began at 10:45 a.m., followed by the program beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 12:15 p.m. Since May 05, 2021. For the in-person ceremony, each graduate will be given two tickets for the guests of their choice. The news comes just weeks after the announcement of alumna and actress What to Expect at Commencement Kenmore Campus. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States. Howard University's 154th Commencement Convocation Livestreaming Saturday - May, 07 - 10am EDT . When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place.