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2024 Commencement Convocation
May 11, 2024 at 10 a.m.

2024 Commencement Convocation Program Book

The 2024 Commencement Convocation Program Book is now available.

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Commencement Oratrix

Thasunda Brown Duckett will serve as the commencement orator during the 156th commencement ceremony at the Capital One Arena at 10 a.m. on May 11, 2024.

She is the president and chief executive officer of TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions for millions of people and thousands of institutions.

 

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2024 Honorary Degree Recipients

The Howard University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the list of recipients who will receive honorary doctorate degrees from the University in 2024.

See the list of 2024 honorary degree recipients

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (B.A. ’86)

"Our nation is so proud of you…" U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (B.A. ’86) provides warm greetings and congratulations to the #HBCU Class of 2024