Man Robbed at Knifepoint in DC Says Suspects Stole His Employees' Holiday Bonuses

NBC DC (Local) 11/29 3:12P Paul Wagner, News4 Reporter

A D.C. man who was held at knifepoint and robbed inside his home on Friday says the suspects stole thousands of dollars in cash he had just gotten out of the bank for his employees’ holiday bonuses. The man, who did not want to be identified,...

Howard University Students Announce Agreement Ending Monthlong Protest

NBC DC (Local) 11/15 3:56A NBC Washington Staff

Howard University students reached an agreement with school administrators over housing concerns, accountability and more, students announced Monday.

Howard University students say they’ve reached agreement with school, ending month-long protest

The Washington Post (Local) 11/15 2:16A Lauren Lumpkin

Students began protesting Oct. 12 after reports of poor housing conditions and called for greater student representation and university transparency.

Howard University president acknowledges housing issues in address to community

The Washington Post (Local) 11/5 12:01P Lauren Lumpkin

Wayne A.I. Frederick addressed housing concerns in his semiannual state of the university address.

Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized after fall at Howard University

The Washington Post (Local) 11/2 2:31A Paulina Firozi

Jackson's daughter tweeted that he is "resting comfortably & doing well."

Jesse Jackson hospitalized after fall at Howard University

The Washington Times (News) 11/1 4:08P Sophia Tareen

CHICAGO The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting living conditions on campus, according to a spokesman. The 80-year-old...

Street on Howard University Campus Named for Trailblazing AKA Co-Founder

NBC DC (Local) 10/22 5:59P Mark Segraves

As Howard University prepared for homecoming weekend, officials dedicated a street on campus to a pioneer in education and advocate for women’s rights and racial justice.  Lucy Diggs Slowe Way is now the name of a portion of 4th Street NW.  Slowe...

Howard University Students Stage Sit-In Over Housing Conditions

NBC DC (Local) 10/13 10:45A Cory Smith, News4 Reporter and N

Hundreds of Howard University students took over a campus building to protest housing conditions despite threats of disciplinary action by administrators.  Students began a sit-in Tuesday night at the Blackburn University Center. As Wednesday...

Howard University to Celebrate Homecoming Without Alumni on Campus

NBC DC (Local) 10/12 6:48A Gabriela Perez Jordan

Howard University prepares to celebrate homecoming in person this year, from Oct. 16 to 24, after holding all events virtually last year. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the university has decided its in-person events will be closed off to...

Netflix Sponsors $5.4 Million Scholarship at Howard Honoring Chadwick Boseman

NBC DC (Local) 10/4 11:26A Skye Witley

Netflix is sponsoring a $5.4 million scholarship that will provide incoming students who are excelling in the arts with four years of college tuition at Howard University. Established in honor of the late actor and Howard alum Chadwick Boseman,...

The Cybersecurity 202: Ransomware threats barrel back after a slow Labor Day

The Washington Post (PowerPost) 9/8 12:01A Joseph Marks

A ransomware gang reemerged and cybercriminals hit Howard University.

Howard University Installs Chadwick Boseman's Name on College of Fine Arts Building

NBC DC (Local) 9/4 10:58P Nicole Acevedo | NBC News

Howard University has renamed its College of Fine Arts after late actor Chadwick Boseman, who died last year at age 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer.