HOWARD IN THE NEWS
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS How Nelson Mandela Impacted Howard
NBC Nightly News featured students and a recent graduate in the Howard University community who reflected on the profound impact Nelson Mandela has had on their lives. To view the segment, click here.
Interim President Frederick Appears on NBC4’s Viewpoint
Dr. Frederick recently appeared on NBC4’s Viewpoint. During the interview, Dr. Frederick discussed new initiatives, Howard’s enrollment rebound and current trends in higher education. To view the video, click here.
MORNING EDITION Mandela’s Death Reverberates Across U.S.
Howard University students reflect on the contributions of Nelson Mandela amid the backdrop of the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center’s new photographic exhibition on the life of the world leader. To read more, click here.
Howard University Listed Among 20 “Low Debt” Colleges
Howard University continues to be one of our nation’s most accessible and affordable comprehensive research institutions. A new report from the Institute for College Access and Success lists Howard among top schools with least student debt. To read more, click here.
Howard Conference Addresses Stigma Linked to AIDS
Howard University hosted the Fourth Annual HIV Stigma Conference. To read more, click here.
Moody’s Update
Last summer, Moody’s Investor Services changed the ratings on Howard’s public bonds from A3 to Baa1 with a negative outlook. This is a one-notch downgrade and reflects “pressure on all of the University’s major revenue sources.” The new rating is still “investment grade” meaning that Howard’s public bonds continue to be appropriate for prudent investors. Further, there is no change in interest cost on the rated bonds to Howard, and there will be no negative impact to services that are provided to students or the University’s budgeted financial and operational commitments.