Legendary Attorney Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Commencement Address |
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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 University’s 153rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Due to the pandemic and safety requirements, Stevenson will address the members of the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 in a modified ceremony for graduates only. The University will award Stevenson an honorary doctorate of humane letters.
“Howard University’s motto is truth and service because we train our students to stand up for what is right and to live a life of service to our community and those in need. Given the national outcry for social justice that has permeated the country recently, I could think of no more fitting a speaker than Bryan Stevenson to come deliver a message of hope for our graduates. He has dedicated his life to help those wrongfully convicted in the criminal justice system, and his commitment and passion for public services is inspirational and necessary,” said President Frederick.
Stevenson is the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, “Just Mercy,” which chronicles one of Stevenson’s first EJI clients, Walter McMillian, a “young Black man who was sentenced to die for the murder of a young white woman that he didn’t commit. The case exemplifies how the death penalty in America is a direct descendant of lynching – a system that treats the rich and guilty better than the poor and innocent.” The book was named by Time Magazine as one of the 10 Best Books of Nonfiction for 2014 and has been awarded several honors, including the American Library Association’s Carnegie Medal for best nonfiction book of 2015 and a 2015 NAACP Image Award. “Just Mercy” was adapted into a major motion picture in 2019 starring Michael B. Jordan as Stevenson and Jamie Foxx as McMillian.
“I’m honored to join the graduates of Howard University’s classes of 2020 and 2021 for commencement,” said Stevenson. “This is a challenging time across the globe, but Howard graduates have finished degree programs and set out to advance the cause of justice since the institution’s founding. I’m thrilled to become a part of this community by sharing at this year's graduation.”
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Howard Announces 2021-2022 Just-Julian Scholars |
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The Office of the Provost and the Graduate School are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Just-Julian Scholars. The Just-Julian Graduate Research Assistantship awards graduate-level students based on their academic achievement, research interests and potential in their respective fields. They are paired with faculty for mentorship to achieve their research goals.
“We are pleased to recognize these distinguished scholars and their faculty mentors as Just-Julian Scholars. In addition to noting their high potential as scholars, these awards also provide financial support to these graduate students to support their academic success,” said Anthony Wutoh, Ph.D., R.Ph., provost and chief academic officer.
The graduate research assistantship will cover their full tuition and a stipend of no less than $20,000 for the next academic year, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. Among the Just-Julian Scholars is West Palm Beach, Florida native Shakuan K. Frankson, who is excited to embark on this funded research journey as he earns his doctorate in mathematics.
“I am incredibly grateful to be a Just-Julian Scholar! Receiving this fellowship will help me to maximize my research potential and engage in research without some of the constraints of funding availability. This program will further bring into fruition my dream of contributing to the development of a diverse mathematical community,” said Frankson.
Congratulations to the new scholars and their mentors! To see the full list of 2021-2022 Just-Julian Scholars and mentors, please visit the Howard University Newsroom.
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Stay Up to Date on Commencement! |
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Howard is officially planning in-person commencement activities this year on our campus from May 5-8. The District of Columbia government has officially approved our in-person commencement plan. Both the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 have been invited to participate.
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For Howard University Student Scientist,
Every Day is Earth Day
By Lauryn Forbes, NewsVision
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A Howard University student is making strides this Earth Day. As an environmental science major, she’s combining science and technology with a mission of making a difference on a global scale as well as in the local community. NewsVision reporter Lauryn Forbes has the story...
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Do You Have an Idea or a Business? |
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The Office of Research is pleased to announce Pitch HU, sponsored by Fiserv and powered by humble ventures! Pitch HU is your chance to become part of the solution to challenges facing the extended Howard community. We are accepting applications for our virtual cohort and pitch competition open to Howard students, alumni, faculty, staff and others with a connection to the University. The Pitch HU entrepreneurship program helps accelerate participants’ professional ventures, whether they have an idea or an early-stage business. The program will run over seven weeks in a fully virtual setting, and there is no cost to participate. Applicants will be notified and begin participating in the cohort in early May. The top teams will be invited to pitch to a panel of judges for up to $40K in prizes! Apply today at PitchHU.com.
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Fireside Chat: The Role of HBCUs in Promoting Generation Equality |
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President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, recently joined the U.N. Women’s HeForShe Campaign as a gender champion. In this fireside chat, President Frederick and the executive director of U.N. Women, Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, will discuss the pivotal role of Howard University in leading the charge for HBCUs in the global fight for gender equity.
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Senior Sunday Call to Virtual Chapel |
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On Sunday, May 2, the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will host Senior Sunday for the 11 a.m. virtual service.
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