Commencement turns tense: Howard University graduates booed, chanted, and walked out during Mayor Muriel Bowser’s keynote speech. Why the protest?: Students opposed Bowser’s record on policing, ...

Muriel Bowser protest statement sharpens Howard University commencement backlash. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser faced more fallout after her Howard University commencement sp ...

Sollomon Buckhanon Crowder was reported missing on April 28. The university is reeling from not only his death, but the loss of a graduate student who was set to receive her doctorate next week. A ...

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser walked into Howard University commencement with an honorary degree waiting for her. She left with boos, chants and a moment that quickly became bigger than the ...

Washington, DC, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University today announced the 158th Commencement Convocation will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., on the campus of the ...

Mykal Bailey, a Howard University grad, faced financial hurdles before receiving community support that cleared her student debt.

Democrat Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was met with boos from students and attendees during Howard University’s 158th commencement ceremony Saturday. Bowser delivered the keynote address and ...