Feds: Intruder killed at Peruvian ambassador's D.C. residence

The Washington Times (News) 4/20 4:38A Michael Balsamo

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. Secret Service officers shot and killed an intruder who was smashing windows at the residence of the Peruvian ambassador to the United States in Washington on Wednesday, authorities said. The ambassador and his family were...

Howard University Moves Many Classes Online Due to COVID-19

NBC DC (Local) 4/14 12:58A Juliana Valencia, News4 Reporter

Howard University is moving many classes back online as a new wave of COVID-19 cases hits the community.

Black Fraternity, Sorority Sites Vandalized at Howard University

NBC DC (Local) 4/13 9:46A Ayanna Martinez

Fraternity and sorority sites on D.C’s Howard University’s campus were found defaced, the school said Wednesday. “These senseless acts of vandalism are unacceptable and run contrary to the values of respect and tolerance that we as an institution...

Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick to retire by June 2024

The Washington Post (Local) 4/13 7:25A Lauren Lumpkin

Wayne A.I. Frederick has been at Howard University for more than three decades — first as a student, then a faculty member and administrator. He was named interim president in 2013 and assumed the position permanently a year later.

Howard University faculty calls off strike after reaching ‘tentative’ new deal

The Washington Post (Local) 3/23 4:15A Lauren Lumpkin

The union said on Twitter that a deal was reached early Wednesday and would be subject to a vote by its membership in the coming weeks.

Howard University announces historic $785 million investment in new buildings, renovations

The Washington Post (Local) 3/23 2:00A Lauren Lumpkin

The investment signals an era of financial security for a university with a history of budget woes.

Man killed in motorcycle crash in Northwest Washington

The Washington Post (Local) 3/17 9:03A Peter Hermann

The crash occurred about 5:20 p.m. at Georgia Avenue and Howard Place NW, near the Howard University campus.

Howard Student Wins NAACP Image Award for Sit-in

NBC DC (Local) 2/23 12:16P Cory Smith

A Howard University student is receiving national recognition for her activism on campus.

Howard University Gets $2M Grant to Digitize Black Newspaper Archive

NBC DC (Local) 2/23 10:24A Tali Arbel

Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize a major collection of Black newspaper archives in hopes of making it more broadly available to researchers and the general public.

UDC to Rename Sports Complex After the ‘Grandfather of Black Basketball'

NBC DC (Local) 2/18 3:17P Cory Smith, News4 Reporter

The University of the District of Columbia will rename its sports complex after the “grandfather of Black basketball,” Dr. Edwin B. Henderson.

Howard University to Address Racial Bias Using Data Science

NBC DC (Local) 2/17 4:29P Cory Smith, News4 Reporter

Howard University is opening a new science and analytics center to bring more diversity to the field and break down information that has social impact. Naoko Little-Jackson is getting her Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology at Howard, but...

Howard University Told to Shelter in Place Due to Bomb Threat

NBC DC (Local) 2/14 7:36A

Monday's threat is the latest in a string directed toward the university and other HBCUs.

Howard University targeted with fourth bomb threat in recent weeks

The Washington Post (Local) 2/14 6:42A Lauren Lumpkin

Howard University issued a shelter-in-place order Monday morning following another bomb threat — the fourth since early January.