Prospective Student Ambassador Guide

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Table of Contents


Ambassador Application & Overview.3
What is a Student Ambassador? ....................................... 6
Recruitment Activities ...................................................... 7
How do I become a Student Ambassador? ...................... 8
Sample Presentation ........................................................ 9
General Information ...................................................... 10
Admission Requirements ............................................... 12
University Schools & Colleges ........................................ 13
Residence Halls .............................................................. 15
Campus Buildings ........................................................... 17
Campus Art ..................................................................... 18
Howard University Board of Trustees ............................ 19
Notable Alumni .............................................................. 20





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What it means to be a Student Ambassador:
The role of the Student Ambassador is to serve as an official Howard University representative
for the Office of Undergraduate Admission. This includes being present and/or participating in
many of our events and giving tours to prospective students and their families. Ambassadors
will be asked to complete various tasks in preparation for these events and perform a variety of
office duties as desired. Membership in the Student Ambassador organization is a privilege, not
a right. Any Student Ambassador not meeting and fulfilling the criteria set forth for evaluation
and reselection will be dismissed from the organization.


Requirements:
In order to apply you must be a currently enrolled full-time student at Howard University.

A complete application packet includes the following:

TYPED Ambassador Application (pages 4-5)
Current Resume (1-page only)
Current Photo


Please bring your TYPED completed application packet with you to the Prospective Ambassador
exam. For any questions or concerns, please contact Hugh Durham at
hugh.durham@howard.edu.


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STUDENT AMBASSADOR APPLICATION

Name: __________________________________ ID number: @___________________

E-Mail Address: _____________________________ Date of Birth:_________________

Local Address:___________________________________________________________

Hometown:_______________________ High School Name:_______________________

Classification:_________ Major:______________ Minor:_____________ GPA:_______

Did you transfer to Howard University? Yes No

Expected Graduation (Semester/Year):____________________ Gender:_____________

Please place an X to mark your availability for Campus Tours/Office Hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00am-
12:00pm

12:00pm-
2:00pm

2:00pm-
4:00pm


Are you willing to be ON-CALL for tours? YES NO

Are you willing to do weekend tours? YES NO

Have you previously applied to be an Ambassador? YES NO

Have you been a recipient of any Scholarships? YES NO

Office Use Only
New Ambassador:
YES NO

Exam: PASS FAIL
Mock Tour: __/ 10
Interview: __/ 10





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ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN ON CAMPUS; OFFICE(S) HELD, IF ANY:

ORGANIZATION(S):______________________________________________________________
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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE HOWARD UNIVERSITY?
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HAVE YOU COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP AND/OR STUDIED ABROAD? IF YES, PLEASE LIST WHERE
& SOME OF YOUR DUTIES?
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DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL TALENTS/SKILLS (i.e. graphic design, webpage development, etc.)?
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By submitting this application for the Howard University Student Ambassadors, I am verifying that
I have read and understand the stipulations included. I am willing to accept these stipulations and
will abide by the commitment of involvement with being a member of this organization. I also
give permission for the selection committee to verify my enrollment and GPA.

Signature_______________________________________ Date_____________________
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What is a Student Ambassador?

The Howard University Student Ambassadors are an elite group of students whose talents have
been an integral part of the Office of Undergraduate Admission since 1976. The full-time
Howard University students that comprise the organization make a unique contribution to
increasing the student enrollment of Howard University.
By conducting tours for groups, families, and individuals, and by representing Howard
University at college fairs and high schools, the Student Ambassadors are a vital resource for
identifying the type of students that would benefit from the Howard University experience. In
addition, Ambassadors broaden their relationship with the community by recruiting at their
former high schools, churches, and other civic sponsored activities where ideal prospects for
enrollment at Howard University may be found.
Howard University basks in a proud and unique legacy of providing leadership; a legacy which
Student Ambassadors uphold, and one to which they contribute through their dedication to
recruitment.
The responsibilities of the STUDENT AMBASSADORS include but are not limited to:
Attending regularly scheduled general body meetings
Conducting tours for groups, families, and individuals
Volunteering in the Office of Undergraduate Admission
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled training workshops that will enhance an
Ambassadors knowledge of Howard University and Undergraduate Admission
Participating in recruitment-related projects as they come up
Representing Howard University at recruitment activities
Participating in Fall & Spring Open House events

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RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
Recruitment activities expose students to the wide variety of options available to them beyond high
school. The activity will vary depending on the forum. It is necessary to know what some of these
situations are, how they differ, and that each requires a unique approach. The type of activity that is
being attended, the physical set up, as well as the audience demographics usually dictate the type of
presentation that you must prepare for. The primary types of recruitment activities that you will be
involved with as a Student Ambassador will be tours, high school visits and college fairs.
TOURS
Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10am, 12pm and 2pm by
appointment. Individuals, families, and groups can request a campus tour at
http://www.howard.edu/explore/visit.htm. Visitors should reserve about 2 hours to
participate in an admission presentation by a recruiting officer followed by a walking
tour of the main campus by a Student Ambassador. The walking tour highlights main
campus buildings, schools and colleges, Founders Library, and the Blackburn Center.
The walking tour can be the decisive factor in recruiting the student; therefore,
information provided must be current and accurate.
HIGH SCHOOL VISITS
This is an arrangement designed to reach those students who are interested in Howard
University specifically. Arrangements are made directly with high school counselors for
a mutually convenient date and time for our representative to visit their school.
Upon arrival at a high school, you should check in at the main office or the counselors
office. You then meet with prospective students. The number of students you see can
range from one to 100. Most schools will place you in a conference setting for your
presentation. In some cases, however, you might be placed near the schools cafeteria
so that students can meet with you during their lunch hour.
COLLEGE FAIRS
This type of activity is planned by the organizations personnel and invitations are made
to a number of colleges and universities. You will be stationed at a table or a booth that
allows you to display admission and recruitment material. Students will move from one
booth to another asking questions and picking up material. The college fair can attract
hundreds of students. Some of the sponsoring organizations of college fairs have
restrictions on size of displays and distribution materials. You would typically attend a
College Fair with a Recruitment Officer.



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How do I become a Student Ambassador?
All prospective Student Ambassadors must be full-time undergraduate students who have been
enrolled at Howard. Although there is no GPA requirement, students must be in good academic
standing. Interested students must submit an application for membership during the
designated application period, participate in an interview, conduct a Mock Tour presentation
and take the Student Ambassador Exam. Once selected, all new Ambassadors must attend all
training sessions.
PROSPECTIVE AMBASSADORS are assessed using the following criteria:
COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal
Communication
Assertiveness
Flexibility

Initiative
Understanding

ROLE EXPECTATION
Knowledge of Howard
Responsibility
Punctuality
Enthusiasm
Professionalism
Dependability

Student Ambassador Selection Process
Student Ambassador Exam- This exam will help us evaluate your knowledge of the University.
Mock Tour Presentation- Is a mini example of YOUR personal tour. We will evaluate your
presentation skills, knowledge and appearance.
Interview We will conduct group interviews to find some of your interests and favorite things
about Howard University. We will also consider your availability and personality.


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SAMPLE PRESENTATION
Good morning! My name is _____________________ and I am a Howard University Student
Ambassador. I will give you a brief overview of Howard Universitys history, admission policies,
and the many opportunities for academic, social, and cultural growth and development.
Following this presentation, there will be an opportunity to address any questions you have
about the University.
Located on a hilltop campus in northwest Washington, DC, Howard University is the largest
comprehensive Black institution in the world. Founded in 1867 by General Oliver Otis Howard,
Howard University is one of only two institutions of higher learning to be incorporated by an act
of Congress.
Emerging as a liberal arts institution for the education of men and women of all races, the
Universitys modest enrollment of four in 1867, has grown to approximately 11,000 students.
Though a private and predominantly Black institution, Howards student body represents a
degree of cultural diversity paralleled by few of its counterparts in higher education. The
theme of the University Leadership for America and the Global Community, adopted by
University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, encompasses Howard Universitys global vision
of training leaders for America and the world.
Howard University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and
many other professional accrediting bodies. Students have the opportunity to specialize in any
of the more than 120 subjects offered in our thirteen schools and colleges. Although class size
varies according to the school or college of enrollment, Howard Universitys distinguished
faculty is known for its accessibility, vast knowledge, and its willingness to help students.
Among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Howard University is one of three that can
elect students to Phi Beta Kappa. Howard University is one of only a few predominantly Black
institutions that offer Ph.D. degrees. The university has its own Graduate, Law, Divinity, Social
Work, Dental, and Medical schools, the only HBCU to feature all of those respective
professional schools.
In addition, Howard University operates its own television station, WHUT-32, which is the only
black-owned, public broadcast station in the nation. The University also operates two radio
stations (WHUR 96.3 FM / WHBC 830 AM), a 500-bed teaching hospital and a medical schools
which leads the nation for Sickle Cell and Diabetes research.
You can become a part of the Howard University legacy by making our University your number
one choice. Join Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, Andrew Young, Toni Morrison, Thurgood
Marshall, Jessye Norman, Zora Neal Hurston, Alain Locke, Lynn Whitfield, and numerous others
who have graced the halls of my beloved institution. If you believe in your ability to shape a
people, a generation, and a world; if you are serious about accepting challenges and about
preserving your heritage; then, Howard is for you!
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General Information
History
Howard University was founded in 1867 and named after General Oliver Otis Howard. Having awarded
over 125,000 degrees, Howard University is a private, co-educational research based University located
in NW Washington D.C. It is comprised of 13 Schools & Colleges that offer over 120 areas of study
leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.
Enrollment
Approximately 10,000 Students total. 6,000+ undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students
83% African American, 12% International, 2.4% Asian American, 1.4% Caucasian & 1.2% Hispanic
68% female and 32% male
Students Represented from 49 states and 108 foreign countries.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees: $22,883.00
Estimated Room & Board: $13,274.00
Estimated Total: $36,157.00
Faculty & Academics
Average class size: 24 students (varies according to school/college enrollment)
Student to Faculty ratio: 10:1
Total Faculty: 1,520
Athletics
19 NCAA Division I Varsity Sport Teams / Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
Mens Sports
Football
Womens Sports
Volleyball
Softball
Lacrosse
Bowling
Sports for Both Men &
Women
Basketball
Tennis
Track & Field
Cross-Country
Soccer
Swimming / Diving
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Student Life & Activities
Over 200 different clubs and organizations including Student Government, State Clubs, Religious
Organizations and a plethora of Fraternities and Sororities.
There are a variety of Bands, Choirs and Theater Arts organizations available.
Fast Facts
1. Howard University comprehensively awards the most Black PhD degrees in the world!
2. Frederick Douglass was the longest serving member on the Howard University Board of
Trustees.
3. Thurgood Marshall, the 1
st
African American Supreme Court Justice, received his Law Degree
from Howard Law School.
4. Howard University produces the most African American lawyers than any other school in the
world.
5. Howard University produces the most African American engineers and architects than any other
school in the world.
6. Howard University produces the most African-American dentist than any other school in the
world.
7. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi were all
founded at Howard University. All 9 Pan-Hellenic organizations are represented on campus.
8. Howard University is accredited by the Middle States Association.
9. The 1
st
4 students at Howard University were Caucasian females.
10. Congress chartered Howard on March 2, 1867.
11. An annual congressional appropriation administered by the U.S. Department of Education funds
Howard University and Howard University Hospital.
12. The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) is recognized as one of the world's largest and
most comprehensive repositories for the documentation of the history and culture of people of
African descent. The MSRC collects, preserves, and makes available for research a wide range of
resources chronicling black experiences.
13. Howard University is home to The Hilltop, the university's student newspaper which was co-
founded in 1924 by Zora Neale Hurston.
14. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
15. Howard has over 1330 faculty members over 4 campuses.
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Admission Requirements
FRESHMAN STUDENTS
Application for Admission (Common Application
is accepted.)
$45 application fee
High School Transcript
Official Score Report from Standardized Test
(SAT or ACT)
Recommendation Letter from Counselor
Recommendation Letter from Teacher
500 word Essay
*We consider each applicants unweighted GPA
on a 4.0 scale.
FALL 2013 Freshman Average GPA: 3.38
FALL 2013 Freshman Average SAT: 1090
(Critical Reading and Math sections only)
Average ACT: 23 composite

TRANSFER STUDENTS
Application for Admission
$45 application fee
Official Transcript from ALL post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
Recommendation Letter from Professor

To qualify for admission on a transfer basis, students must be in good standing at all previously attended
institutions and must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.on a 4.0 grading scale.
Prospective transfer students must also have a minimum of 15 credits from their previous institution,
and have completed both a college-level Math and English course and passed each with a grade of C or
better.
Prospective transfers to the School of Business must have a minimum of 30 credits and a 3.0 GPA.

After eligibility for admission has been decided, transfer credit is determined by the school or college to
which the student applied. In general, credit is awarded for courses completed with a minimum grade
of C and whose content is comparable to similar courses at Howard University.

Completing an associates degree does not guarantee all coursework previously completed will transfer
to Howard University. Only courses completed at a regionally accredited college or university are
considered for transfer credit.

Transfer credit may be awarded for the College Level Examination Program in the College of Arts and
Sciences. Credit is not awarded for military service or life experience.
Admission Deadlines
FRESHMAN Early Action Deadline: November 1
st
Traditional Deadline: February 15
th

TRANSFER Fall Deadline: February 15
th
Spring Deadline: November 1
st
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13 University Schools & Colleges
UNDERGRADUATE:
College of Arts & Sciences
School of Business
School of Communications
College of Engineering, Architecture & Computer
Sciences
College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
School of Education
GRADUATE:
College of Medicine
College of Dentistry
Law School
School of Social Work
School of Divinity
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
College of Pharmacy
College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is Howards oldest and largest school. It was founded in 1868 as the College of
Liberal Arts. It offers degree programs in fine arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The College
of Arts and Sciences has a College Honors Program.
School of Business
The School of Business was founded in 1970 with only 12 faculty members. It now has over 80 faculty members
and more than 1500 students. Undergraduate fields include accounting, finance, insurance, international business,
computer-based management information systems, management, hospitality management, and marketing. The
graduate program has a joint Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration program with the School of Law.
John H. Johnson School of Communications
Founded in 1971, the School of Communications contains four departments, Journalism, Radio Television and Film,
Human Communications Studies, and Communication Sciences and Disorders, offering a total of eight
undergraduate degrees, six Masters degrees, and four Doctorate degrees. The School of Communications also
houses 2 radio stations, WHUR and WHBC, and WHUT-TV, the only Black-owned public broadcasting television
station in the country. Its distinguished faculty educates approximately 1500 students.
College of Dentistry
Howard Universitys College of Dentistry was established in 1881. It is the fifth oldest dental school to be founded
in the United States. It is a teaching and patient care institution that has trained thousands of highly skilled dental
professionals to serve their communities - particularly the underserved ones. Its more than 100 faculty members
constitute one of the best training dental facilities in the world, making it the Capstone for transforming
competent students into leaders for America and the world.
School of Divinity
Founded in 1870, the School of Divinity is the only predominantly African American theological institute in the
world that is also integrated within a comprehensive research institution. As such, the school provides an
opportunity for preparation in religious and secular leadership roles along with the unique perspective of the rich
African American cultural and religious heritage. The School offers the Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and
Masters of Arts in Religious Studies degrees.

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School of Education
The School of Education oversees programs that involve the preparation and certification of educational and
human development specialists. If you would like to pursue the Bachelor of Science degree in human
development, you can choose from three options: infancy and childhood programming, child and adolescent
development, and adult development and gerontology. Students interested in early childhood or elementary
education must apply to the College of Arts and Sciences and complete a special five-year program that the School
of Education offers in conjunction with that college.
College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences
Undergraduate programs in the School of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences lead to the Bachelor
of Science degree in chemical engineering, civil engineering, systems and computer science, electrical engineering,
and mechanical engineering. The Bachelor of Architecture program in the School of Architecture and Design
incorporates design, inquiry, and research. This five-year program is designed for students who intend to seek
registration or licensure as professional architects.
The Graduate School
Awarded its first Master of Arts degree in 1870, and began to confer the doctoral degree in 1958. The school now
offers twenty-six Ph.D. and thirty-three masters degree programs in over 100 specializations within the natural,
applied, and social sciences, and the arts and humanities. The Graduate School is the only Ph.D.-granting
institution within the University. Although other schools have programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy
degree, degree candidacy is awarded through the Graduate School.
School of Law
Howard Universitys School of Law began as Howard University Law department on January 6, 1869. The
department began with six students and increased to twenty-two by the end of the session on June 30, 1869. The
School of Law is located at 2900 Van Ness Street, NW and is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
The objective of the School of Law is to produce superior professionals, capable of achieving positions of
leadership in law, business, government, education, and public service.
College of Medicine
Howard University School of Medicine opened in 1868, three years after the close of the civil war. Although the
school of medicine offers excellent research and research training opportunity, the schools main emphasis lies in
preparing students to deliver high quality health care in medically underserved communities. About 110 students
are enrolled each year. Around ten to twenty percent of the students in most entering classes attend Howard for
premedical studies. Howard Universitys College of Medicine can be located on 520 W Street, NW, Washington,
D.C. 20059.
College of Pharmacy
The Division of Pharmacy offers only advanced professional study.
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Students in the Bachelor of Science Program in the Division of Nursing study the liberal arts and sciences,
humanities, and nursing. They also have access to clinical experiences in hospitals The Division of Allied Health
Sciences offers baccalaureate programs in clinical laboratory science, nutritional sciences, occupational therapy,
physician assistant, health sciences, pre-physical therapy, health management, and nutrition.
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School of Social Work
The School of Social Work offers the Master of Social Work and the Doctor of Social Work. The MSW degree
equips graduates for advanced level social work practice in direct services, community organizations, and social
service management. Concentrations are offered in several special settings.
Residence Halls
Howard University has 11 residence halls,
Harriet Tubman Quadrangle
Harriet Tubman was the greatest of all the heroines of anti-slavery. She was called the Moses of her
people. Every day hundreds of girls enter the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle and prepare to become the
leaders of tomorrow. The Harriet Tubman Quadrangle is composed of 5 residence halls, which are
occupied by freshmen girls: Baldwin, Crandall, Frazier, Truth, and Wheatley. *requires a meal plan
Bethune Annex
The Annex is the newest residence hall. It opened in 1993. There is a ResNet computer lab with
extensive software availability and Internet access. All rooms contain telephone lines with basic
telephone service included in the room rate. The Annex has a newly remodeled cafeteria with located
on the lobby level; it is the only residence hall that has a cafeteria. There is also a seminar room with a
capacity of 120 persons located on the lobby level and is open to campus organizations, academic
departments and University staff. Another advantage of the dorm is the spacious and beautiful
courtyard open to Bethune Annex residents, their guests, and to campus organizations for various
activities with approval of the Community Director. *requires a meal plan
Carver Hall
Carver Hall is a male dormitory named after George Washington Carver. Carver Hall is located in LeDroit
Park, an architecturally and historically significant community. About eight blocks from the School of
Communications, this residence hall houses male undergraduate students.*serviced by shuttle bus
Cook Hall
George W. Cook was born a slave, but came to Howard and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1881.
The dormitory houses male and female students, primarily student athletes, and requires that each
person have a meal plan. All rooms contain telephone lines with basic telephone service included in the
room rate and air conditioning. For leisure, there is a ResNet computer lab with extensive software and
Internet access, as well as an exercise and weight room. *requires meal plan
Drew Hall
Dr. Charles Drew was the leading authority on the preservation of blood plasma. Drew Hall is a freshman
male dormitory. A meal plan is required for all residents. There is a ResNet Computer Lab with
extensive software and Internet access. Drew Hall also has the Charles Drew Hall Honor Society for
students with a 3.0 GPA during the fall semester. *requires a meal plan
Mays Hall
Benjamin Elijah Mays became Dean of the Howard University School of Religion in 1934. Mays Hall is a
graduate residence hall, located on the campus of the Howard University School of Divinity. Mays Hall is
a co-educational dorm, which features single rooms. *serviced by shuttle bus
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Meridian Hill Hall (CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
Meridian Hill Hall is a co-educational housing facility usually. It is located about eight blocks from the
School of Business near many international embassies on 16
th
Street and the culturally diverse Adams
Morgan community. The facility has operated as a residence hall since 1967. In Meridian Hall, there is
no meal plan required. There is a ResNet computer lab with extensive software and Internet access. All
rooms contain telephone lines with basic telephone service included in the room rate.
Slowe Hall
This co-educational dorm was named after Lucy Diggs Slowe. Lucy Diggs Slowe was the first Dean of
Women in 1922 and served until her death in 1937. She was also an Associate Professor of English and a
founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She served as the organizations first president. Although
the dorm is not located on the main campus, it is serviced by a shuttle bus, which carries students back
and forth to campus.
Howard Plaza Towers (East and West)
The Howard Plaza Towers were built in 1989 to accommodate the growing need for on-campus housing.
There are two units, The East and The West, and it offers apartment style living as well as it is the only
dormitory that offers underground parking for students with automobiles. The Towers are located near
Georgia Avenue, which means students living there will be near restaurants, clothing stores, and
specialty stores.
College Hall North
One of two new residence halls that feature a state of the art and first class living experience. College
Hall North opened its doors on Friday, August 15
th
, 2014. This residence hall is an all-Freshman female
residence hall located between the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle and the Bethune Annex. College Hall
North features a hotel style lobby with concierge, a game room equipped with pool tables, foose-ball
tables, computer labs, student lounges and faculty suites. The residences are double occupancy with
each suite having its own private bathroom. *requires a meal plan
College Hall South
College Hall South is the second of the newest state of the art residence halls that features a first class
living experience. College Hall South opened its doors on Monday, August 18
th
, 2014. This is an
upperclassman, mostly sophomore residence hall. This residence hall is co-ed located on the corner of
4
th
and Bryant Street next to the Bethune Annex. College Hall South features a hotel style lobby with a
concierge, hardwood floors, and a game room equipped with four pool tables, computer labs, student
lounges on each floor and faculty suites.






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Campus Buildings
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Howards first African American President. Under his administration,
every school and college was reorganized. When he became president in 1926, the University was
comprised of eight schools, none of which held national accreditation. When Johnson retired 34 years
later, there were 10 schools and colleges all fully accredited.
The Administration building houses many of the Universitys key administrative offices, as well as the
Office of the President. There is also a US Post Office on the Ground floor.
Blackburn University Center
The Armour J. Blackburn University Center was opened in 1979 and is dedicated to the memory of
Armour Jennings Blackburn. A 1926 graduate, Armour J. Blackburn served the University for almost 30
years. He was a field agent, Director of Admissions, and a lecturer in education. He served as Dean of
Students from 1949 to 1969.
Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall
Fredrick Douglass was the foremost voice in the abolitionist movement of the 19
th
century. He was an
orator, editor, and government official. He was Howard Universitys longest serving trustee.
Louis K. Downing Hall (Engineering)
Louis Downing was appointed Dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture in 1934. He served in
that capacity for 30 years.
Ernest Everett Just Hall (Biology)
The Biology Building was named for Ernest Everett Just, a zoologist, whose research on the biology of
the cell won international recognition. He was head of the Zoology Department for 26 years. He was a
Spingarn Medal Recipient in 1915 for his work in physiology for improving the standards of Black
Medical Schools.
Alain Locke Hall (College of Arts and Sciences)
Alain Locke is best known for his involvement with the Harlem Renaissance. Through The New Negro,
published in 1925, Locke popularized and most adequately defined the Renaissance as a movement in
black arts and letters.
Howard H. Mackey Building (Architecture)
Named after Howard H. Mackey, former chairman of the Department of Architecture who lead the
Bachelor of Architecture degree program to accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting
Board in 1951, the Mackey Building is home to Howards Architecture students.
Thirkield Hall (Physics)
Wilbur Thirkield was President of the University from 1906 to 1912. Thirkield Hall was also the founding
place of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.


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Campus Art
Freedmens Column
Sculpted by Richard Hunt and donated by John S. DeBrew, this sculpture sits in front of Cramton
Auditorium and was unveiled on September 22, 1989. It was dedicated to James Cheeks, Howard
University President from 1969 to 1989. Freedmans Column represents the solid base in ancestry that
we have had, the struggle through slavery, and finally to the freedom to fly away and branch out
everywhere represented by the bird-like symbol atop.
Symbiosis
Sculpted by Richard Hunt, and donated by Hobart Taylor, Esq., this sculpture is located in front of the
Carnegie Building on the Howard University Yard. It was the first piece of artwork commissioned to
appear on campus. In 1980 Symbiosis was appraised at $50, 000 and is still standing proud today on the
main campus representing the struggle for togetherness of all humanity. Symbiosis has been informally
adopted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. because of its Sphinx-like qualities.
A Bridge Across and Beyond
Sculpted by Richard Hunt and donated by John S. DeBrew, this sculpture was unveiled in front of the
Armour J. Blackburn University Center on April 27, 1979. It represents how life is a bridge of turmoil and
strife and how once we reach the other side we see beyond the bridge in to a whole new light and
opportunity. It is dedicated to Richard Hunts mother and all single mothers.
Lady Fortitude
In 1979, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. dedicated the sculpture Lady Fortitude to the campus of
Howard University in honor of its founders. The sculptor was James King and stands in the valley of
Howard University in front of the Biology building. Fortitude symbolizes the attributes of strength,
courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity. The figure is shown pushing forward at tension. Her
facial features depict courage and determination. Her color tones indicate the glorious gradations of
pigmentation of the Black woman. The total form not only denotes fortitude but also stands to inspire
women, in particular Black women, to move forcefully to meet the challenges of life.
Students Aspire
Sculpted by Elizabeth Catlett, this $30,000, one and a half ton bronze sculpture is attached to the
outside wall of the Engineering Building and was donated by the Exxon Corporation. It was unveiled
May 12, 1978. It represents the roots that students have in ancestry and how students are reaching for
their goals.
Perseverance
In 1975, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. dedicated the sculpture Perseverance to the campus of Howard
University in honor of its founders. The sculptor was Sampson Boozer. Perseverance symbolizes the
attributes of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. The sculpture stands in the valley near the
Graduate School of Pharmacy.




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HOWARD UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES


HOWARD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2015

DR. WAYNE A. I. FREDERICK
PRESIDENT
Howard University


STACEY J. MOBLEY, ESQ.
CHAIRMAN
Senior Counsel
Dickstein Shapiro LLP






LARKIN ARNOLD, JR., ESQ.
Founder
Arnold & Associates
MR. NORMAN K. JENKINS
Chairman and CEO
Capstone Development LLC
MR. ADDISON BARRY RAND
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Chief Executive Officer
AARP


DR. CHARLES BOYD
Owner/Medical Director
The Boyd Cosmetic Surgical Institute
MRS. MARIE C. JOHNS
Former Deputy Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration
MS. PHYLICIA RASHAD
Alumni Trustee
Broadway, Film and Television
Actress


DR. HAROLD P. FREEMAN
Founder and President/CEO
Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation
Institute
DR. MARIAN JOHNSON-THOMPSON
Alumni Trustee
Professor Emerita of Biology
University of the District of Columbia
THE HONORABLE M. KASIM REED
Mayor
Atlanta, Georgia



MR. RICHARD GOODMAN
Executive Vice President (Ret.)
PepsiCo
CHARISSE R. LILLIE, ESQ.
Vice President, Community Investment,
Comcast Corporation and President,
Comcast Cable Foundation
THE HONORABLE
RONALD A. ROSENFELD




MS. LESLIE HALE
Chief Financial Officer
RLJ Lodging Trust
MR. ROBERT L. LUMPKINS
VICE CHAIRMAN
Chairman
The Mosaic Company
DR. REED V. TUCKSON
Managing Director
Tuckson Health Connections, LLC



RENEE HIGGINBOTHAM-BROOKS, ESQ.
Principal
Law Office of Renee Higginbotham-Brooks
MR. MARK A. L. MASON
Chief Operating Officer
Citi Holdings
MR. GREGORY A. WHITE
Partner and Managing Director
Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.


MS. AMY S. HILLIARD
Founder, President and CEO
The ComfortCake Company, LLC
DR. LAURENCE C. MORSE
Co-Founder / Managing Partner
Fairview Capital
MRS. BENAREE P. WILEY
VICE CHAIRWOMAN
Principal
The Wiley Group


MR. ALPHONSO JACKSON
Vice Chairman, Mortgage Banking
J.P. Morgan Chase
MR. GERALD D. PROTHRO
Managing Director
IKT Investments
DR. RICHARD L. WRIGHT
Undergraduate Faculty Trustee
Professor
School of Communications
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Notable Howard Alumni
Ms. Debbie Allen - dancer, choreographer, director,
actress
Mr. Antoine Bethea - NFL Safety
Adrian Fenty - Mayor of the District of Columbia
Ms. Roberta Flack - Grammy Award-winning singer,
composer
Shirley Franklin - 1st female Mayor of Atlanta
Mr. Lance Gross actor
Ms. Tiraji P. Henson - Academy Award Nominated
Actress
Ms. Zora Neal Hurston - author **
Mr. Gus Johnson - sports announcer
Dr. LaSalle Leffall, Jr. - Surgeon, 1st African-
American President of the American College of
Surgeons, 1st African-American President of the
American Cancer Society
Mr. Alain LeRoy Locke - educator, philosopher **
Dr. Floyd J. Malveaux - physician, internationally-
recognized expert on asthma and allergic diseases

Mr. Laz Alonzo- actor
Hon. Thurgood Marshall - 1st African-American U.S.
Supreme Court Justice **
Ms. Toni Morrison - Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer
Prize- winning novelist

Ms. Jessye Norman - Concert and Opera Singer
Ms. Phylicia Rashad actress
Ms. Wendy Raquel Robinson actress
Mr. Richard Smallwood - Grammy Award Winning
singer
Mr. Kwame Ture - civil rights activist; founder of the
All- African Peoples Revolutionary Party **

Mr. Omar Tyree author

Ms. Lynn Whitfield - Emmy Award-Winning actress
Hon. Douglas Wilder - 1st African-American elected
U.S. Governor (Virginia)
Andrew Young - 1st African-American United
Nations Ambassador and Mayor of Atlanta


Mr. Sean "Puffy" Combs - music producer
Mr. Chadwick Boseman- actor, 42 & Get on Up

**Deceased
PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTENDED, BUT DID NOT GRADUATE FROM HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Mr. Anthony Anderson - actor, comedian, and writer
Nnamdi Azikiwe - 1st President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria **
Mr. Amiri Baraka - writer of poetry, drama, essays, and music criticism
Mr. Ossie Davis - producer, director, actor **
Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar - poet **
Mr. Donnie Hathaway - singer, songwriter **
Mr. Kenny Lattimore - singer
Ms. Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth - reality TV personality
Ms. Meshell Ndegeocello - singer, songwriter
Ms. Alani "LaLa" Vasquez - MTV personality
Mr. Isiah Washington - Award-Winning actor
Mr. Marlon Wayans - comedian and actor
Hon. Albert Wynn - 1st African-American elected to the U.S. Congress, Prince George's County and Montgomery
County, Maryland
Sadat X - rapper, educator (Brand Nubian)