Netflix Establishes $5.4 Million Chadwick A. Boseman Scholarship at Howard University
Howard University and Netflix have announced a $5.4 million endowed scholarship to honor alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman, the esteemed actor, director, writer and producer. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship will provide incoming students in the College of Fine Arts with a four-year scholarship to cover the full cost of University tuition.
The scholarship was established with the support of Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, and sponsorship from Netflix, the inaugural donor. The first four scholarships will be awarded to one recipient in each class, beginning this Fall 2021, and will continue to be distributed to an incoming freshman each year on an annual basis. The scholarship will focus on students who demonstrate exceptional skills in the arts, reminiscent of Boseman, and who demonstrate financial need.
In continuing the actor’s legacy, preference for the scholarship will be given to students in the dramatic arts who exemplify Boseman’s values. Students who receive the Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship will have demonstrated:
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A drive for excellence. Students who are continuously working toward improvement and putting in time above and beyond the basic requirements. This includes engagement in academic departments as well as campus or community organizations.
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Leadership. Students who have the personal fortitude to do what is right, even when this means they are in the minority. They exhibit honesty and are trustworthy, caring and ethical. They keep their word and honor their commitments, while accepting consequences and admitting their mistakes.
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Respect. Students who treat others fairly. They listen to and accept input from others. They maintain self-control and exhibit consideration for the things and people who they encounter.
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Empathy. Students who show kindness and understanding toward all those they encounter and actively listen in an effort to understand the unique experiences of others. They advocate for their community by identifying needs and working to meet them.
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Passion. Students who show an ardent desire to absorb all aspects of the art of storytelling. They understand the deeply rooted, critical importance of storytellers as cultural historians and aspire to inform, uplift and strengthen their community through their work.
The inaugural class of awardees are as follows: Sarah Long, a freshman in musical theatre; Shawn Smith, a sophomore studying acting; Janee’ Ferguson, a junior in theatre arts administration; and senior Deirdre Dunkin, who studies dance.
For more information about the Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship, contact finearts@howard.edu.
Photo: Top row left to right: Sarah Long (freshman, musical theatre), Deirde Dunkin (senior, dance). Bottom row left to right: Shawn Smith (sophomore, acting), Janee' Ferguson (junior, theatre arts administration).
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A NOTE FROM...Howard University Hospital CEO Anita Jenkins
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THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER WILL TAKE A TEAM EFFORT
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is dedicated to the survivors and professionals who continue to work diligently to combat this deadly disease. Each year, breast cancer impacts the lives of millions of women and men and their families. Getting a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, both for patients and their loved ones.
Sadly, many of us have friends and/or family members who have been diagnosed. Too many of us know (included me) what it’s like to lose someone to this terrible disease or watch a loved one go through multiple treatments and surgeries to defeat it. The statistics for breast cancer bare a startling revelation. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports:
- Approximately one in eight women (13 percent) will be diagnosed with an invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
- Breast cancer incidence rates are highest among non-Hispanic whites, followed closely by African-American women.
- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the District of Columbia and is the third leading cause of cancer death.
- African-American women in the District of Columbia have the highest incidence and mortality rate of breast cancer.
As health care professionals, the HUH community is responsible for administering care to those who are most impacted by this disease. In the communities we serve, there are a number of socio-economic factors that hinder minorities from receiving the proper care. Disparities point directly to the need for better breast cancer awareness and education as well as improved health care access. In addition, breast cancer screenings are down significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We must use every tool at our disposal to promote preventive methods and the benefits of early detection. An early diagnosis through services such as routine mammograms, have helped to reduce breast cancer mortality by 40 percent since 1990.
I am proud to announce that Howard University Hospital’s radiology department recently introduced new Genius 3D Smart Curve mammography to our patient populations. The state-of-the-art technology is designed to provide detailed, high-quality 3D images, offering patients a more accurate and comfortable mammogram experience. We are extremely excited to unveil this new 3D mammography technology just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which will provide a higher level of care and improve women’s health outcomes in our local community. 3D mammography is recommended for all women between the ages of 35 and 50, especially for individuals who may have denser breast tissue, a family history of breast cancer and increased risk for developing the disease.
I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention champions like Dr. Lori Wilson, a surgical oncologist and breast cancer survivor here at the Howard University Cancer Center. Along with providing excellent care, Dr. Wilson uses her platform to advocate and raise awareness for breast cancer. She has been a great resource, educating her patients, their family members, the general public and the media.
I want to thank our staff members who have put in so much of their time and effort to help combat this disease. To date, there are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
Let’s do our part to ensure this number continues to climb much higher. Encourage your family members, friends and neighbors to:
- Get their annual mammograms;
- Conduct monthly self-examinations; and
- See their doctors on a regular basis.
Excellence in Truth and Service,
Anita L. A. Jenkins
HUH Chief Executive Officer
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HU Scholarship Connect
There are many resources available to you as a Howard student, and we encourage you to use them. The University recognizes the financial challenges and burden of finding credible resources to help pay for your educational tuition and other fees. Scholarships are very essential in the educational pursuits of our students.
Those who need additional financial assistance are encouraged to pursue external funding here.
You may also follow the Office of Financial Aid on social media via Twitter (@HowardFinAid) and Instagram (@HowardFinAid). These portals are supplemental resources where we market additional funding opportunities that may benefit you.
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October 15, 2021 – Internal and External Scholarship Resources: Register here.
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November 5, 2021- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): Register here.
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The Bison Bulletin: Howard Women's Basketball Team Newsletter
The October 2021 edition of the Bison Bulletin is here! To stay informed on the latest from our women’s basketball team and all that they do in truth and service – on and off the court – check out their latest newsletter here.
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Bison Safe is the official safety app of Howard University. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Furthermore, students, faculty, and staff are required to complete a daily self-assessment using this app before visiting any campus buildings. Find instructions for completing the daily self-assessment here.
Please click here to visit the Common Questions page which contains the most critical information needed to continue, safely, moving Howard forward.
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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David Ebrahimzadeh Scholarship
Please prepare a 500-word essay in response to the following prompt: “You have made a choice to obtain higher education. Has your outlook on owning real estate in the future changed while on this journey? Why or why not?”
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Amount of Award: $1,000
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Application Deadline: March 31, 2022
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Eligibility Requirements:
- This scholarship was founded to support students seeking a degree in real estate or who have a passion for real estate.
- Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; or
- Current high school senior that has been accepted into a college or university.
For more details about this award, please reach out to Financial Aid directly at FinAid@Howard.edu.
KF&B Law Academic Scholarship
Please prepare a 500-word essay on the topic: "Describe one way the hardships of the past year have made you look at your higher education goals differently."
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Amount of Award: $1,000
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Application Deadline: May 1, 2022
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Eligibility Requirements:
- The scholarship is open to U.S. residents.
- Applicants must be a 2022 graduating high school senior or currently enrolled student at a U.S. College or University.
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Being a law student is not a requirement.
You can find more detailed information about the KF&B Law Academic Scholarship here.
SME Education Foundation Scholarship
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Amount of Award: Varies
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Opens November 1, 2021
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Closes February 1, 2022
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be on a path toward a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology, or closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
You can find more detailed information about the award here.
WiseCreek Law No-Essay Scholarship
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Amount of Award: $500
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Application Deadline: December 1, 2021
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Current graduate or undergraduate student in a law program or a high school senior who has plans to study law.
- Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident.
You can find more detailed information about the award here .
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President & CEO of the Center of American Progress, Patrick Gaspard, Joins Donna Brazile for Howard University King Lecture Series
The 2021-2022 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy Lecture Series, chaired by political strategist and author Donna Brazile, returns Tuesday, October 12 at 5 p.m. EDT online via YouTube.
This year’s series is themed “Make the Future Your Own: Building Forward Together.”
The second virtual event will host approximately 20 students for the discussion filmed live in WHUT studios. Brazile will be joined by Patrick Gaspard, former U.S. ambassador to South Africa and current president of the Center for American Progress.
Gaspard most recently served as the president of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), one of the largest private philanthropies in the world. He first joined the foundation as its global vice president, responsible for its regional programs across five continents and its global advocacy strategy in multiple world capitals. He quickly became president during his first year in OSF in 2017 and served in that role for four years. As president, he managed and set the strategy for a 1.4-billion-dollar budget and a staff of 1,600.
During his tenure, he confronted significant threats to open societies around the globe, including the rise of authoritarian regimes and the spread of COVID-19 worldwide. In 2020, Gaspard conceptualized and stewarded Open Society’s urgent contribution of $200 million in investments to support essential workers and other communities hit hardest by COVID-19. He also shaped the foundation’s $220 million commitment to civil rights groups in the wake of the national reckoning on race following the murder of George Floyd.
To register for the King Lecture Series on October 12, click here.
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On Tuesday, October 12 at 6 p.m., the School of Divinity will host a scholar-in-residence lecture with the Reverend Dr. Renita Weems. Weems will present a public in-person lecture as the scholar-in-residence for the Ethical Leadership and Racial Justice Initiative. We invite the University community to listen in.
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The Howard University Cancer Center will host a virtual breast cancer program on Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m., “For Our Sisters: A Conversation About Breast Cancer.”
This event will be moderated by veteran news anchor Andrea Roane and feature a panel of HUH doctors, including: Dr. Kelly Bolden, Dr. Jacquelyn Dunmore-Griffith, Dr. Sara Horton and Dr. Lori Wilson.
Please contact Cherie Spencer at (202) 865-5399 for further details.
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Dear Bison Family,
Since 1943, Howard University has honored those among its ranks who embody its values as exemplars of excellence in truth and service.
As we embark on a new academic year, we are navigating through uncharted territory due to this global pandemic, coupled with tumultuous social unrest.
You and your fellow graduates are driving positive change in your communities, your countries and our world at a time when positive voices of change seem more important than ever. Still, even among our impressive alumni family, there are those whose achievements and service are particularly impactful.
The Howard University Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement is one of our community’s highest honors and is reserved for those individuals whose contributions have made a profound difference in their communities. It’s been 78 years since Zora Neale Hurston received the first award. Over this time, recipients of this award have been from a diverse range of professions, causes, industries and ages, and each has made our world a better place.
I encourage you to nominate your esteemed alumni peers and colleagues for this prestigious award, which will be bestowed during the Charter Day celebration in March 2022.
Please note that self-nominations are highly discouraged and that the Board of Trustees has a long-standing policy of not making awards posthumously.
The nomination period opens on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 and ends Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EST. To nominate individuals for recognition, please visit the link here; please do not mail documents to the department.
Thank you in advance for helping us celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our Bison family.
All the best,
David P. Bennett
Senior Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations
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Join us for the historic launch of the Howard University Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership, with keynote speaker Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA. There will be a special performance by the Howard Players.
October 20, 2021, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please see the registration link here.
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We are excited to announce a three-day event series designed to connect you with the nation’s leading brands. By joining, you will:
- Get exclusive access to companies like Apple, Puma, Chime and Reddit;
- Gain actionable insight into a wide array of career pathways aligned with and adjacent to your major; and
- Build your network amongst your peers and professionals in your chosen industry.
Register today on Handshake or by visiting: https://events.hallothere.com/hu. Use code “HUYouKnow” to gain access. We look forward to serving you and will see you in October!
Event Details
- Event dates: October 25- 27
- Session times: Between 1-4 p.m. EDT;
- Format: Each presenting company will host a one-hour slot hosted virtually;
- Topics: Internship opportunities, career guidance and how to land your dream job; and
- Companies: Apple, Puma, Reddit, Chime and more to be announced.
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Please join us at the 2021 Howard University International Conference on Stigma from November 15th to 19th, 2021.
This event will bring together researchers, affected individuals, public health organizations and community members to discuss the impact of HIV and other health-related stigma (ex. mental health, sickle cell disease) and share current research to eliminate stigma. It will be a 5-day virtual event including a variety of plenary and workshop sessions, personal stories, art, and poster presentations.
The theme for 2021 is “Trauma…Recovery…Healing.” Focus days will feature faith-based advocacy, international session, and personal and professional leadership development.
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Wisdom Wednesday
We all need a word of wisdom as we chart our career journeys. Join the Center for Career and Professional Success for a live discussion on various topics pertinent to career development.
Wisdom Wednesdays are open to the Howard Career Community. Special guests include Howard University Employer Partners, Alumni, Industry Experts, and more.
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On Sunday, October 17, the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will host Reverend Judy Fentress-Williams, Ph.D. as its speaker for the 11 a.m. service on the Yard.
Causal attire is encouraged. Masks are required.
When posting on social media, tag @HowardUChapel and use #SundaysAreForChapel on Twitter and Instagram.
For any questions or assistance, please visit the Chapel online here, or call 202-806-7280.
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If you want to submit content to HU! You Know!, email ouc@howard.edu with the subject line "HU! You Know! Submission.”
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