Howard University

Howard University is striving to regain a prestigious distinction for a research university known as R1 status. The American Council on Education and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching gives the classification to universities with high research activity. Howard became the first and only historically Black university with the status in 1987 but lost it in 2005 due to…

Howard University researchers are working to regain the university’s R1 status after criteria changes removed the HBCU’s ranking. News4’s Dominique Moody reports. 

Many of Harris’s supporters returned to Howard University on Wednesday afternoon to hear her speak. Students said Harris’ focus on resiliency resonated with them and helped them think about the future. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Vice President Kamala Harris chose not to address voters gathered at Howard University in D.C. on election night. As former President Donald Trump took a commanding lead, the mood changed and the crowd thinned.

Beyoncé’s been very active on Instagram Tuesday, leading to speculation she’ll stop by Vice President Kamala Harris’ watch party at Howard University. 

The atmosphere is electric at Howard University as students, staffers, and members of the media ramp up for the Vice President’s election night watch party. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.

Howard students won’t have class Tuesday, as the campus prepares for VP Kamala Harris’ election night visit. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Howard University students and staff are preparing to welcome the vice president for election night. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with a student journalist on the eve of his most important story to date.

The university is gearing up for the Harris-Waltz campaign’s visit by closing down Tuesday. Road closures, parking restrictions and security measures will be in effect on and around campus.

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to spend election night at her alma mater Howard University on Tuesday. Road closures and security measures are being put in place around and on campus. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks about how it will impact traffic and how important the event is to the university. 

As Election Day nears, D.C. is increasing security measures in anticipation. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

Security is already tight across the District for the election. Police patrols will increase around Howard University’s campus where preparations are underway for Vice President Kamala Harris’ election night watch party. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.

The Harris campaign will be spending election night at her alma mater, Howard University. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke to students about the news that the Vice President will be in their backyard.

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to spend election night in Washington, D.C., at her alma mater, Howard University, three people familiar with the planning tell NBC News.

As the presidential race heats up, both candidates are also looking ahead to Nov. 5. Vice President Harris is looking to spend her Election Night in D.C. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Some of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority line sisters sit down with News4’s Shawn Yancy and tell all about their friendship, what Harris’s line name was and how they feel about the upcoming election.

Thousands of proud Howard University alumni will descend on the District this weekend to celebrate the school’s 100th homecoming. News4’s Derrick Ward talked to some of them about what a century of legacy means to them.

Celebrations for Howard University’s 100th homecoming kicked off Friday, and several D.C. roads are closed for the big weekend. These streets are closed from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday: No parking or traffic is allowed on these streets from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday: These streets are closed off to traffic and parking...

A breast cancer survivor, who is also a Howard University football super fan and mom, shares her battle with cancer and how the football team and her two sons have supported her through it all.