Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Lecture Series Revived The Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Lecture Series is devoted to examining how the Howard community can best undertake collaborative work aimed at addressing contemporary social challenges. The Johnson Lecture Series and the work that emerges therefrom will enable Howard to maximize the talents of faculty committed to the type of transformative work they came to Howard to do. Those involved in the planning process deemed it important to undertake a series that might reach out to our sister HBCUs in a way that could recognize and support similar talent and commitment in our colleagues across institutions.
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Howard Defeats UNLV with a Historic Win On Saturday, September 2, the Howard University football team kicked off its 2017 season with an historic win against University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Led by coach Mike London, the Bison defeated the Rebels 43-40 at Sam Boyd stadium, despite being 45-point underdogs. Sports analysts are claiming this to be the biggest point-spread upset in college football history. The win exemplifies Coach London’s coined phrase – Mission Possible. Freshman quarterback, Caylin Newton rushed for 190 yards and passed for 140 in his debut game. Offensive Lineman, Gerald Wright also played a key role in Saturday’s win paving the way for 449 total offensive yards and no allowed sacks. In true Howard fashion, the University community was front and center during the season opener. The Showtime Marching Band, cheerleaders, and Ooh La La Dance Line ushered in an authentic aura of Howard University Bison pride to Sam Boyd stadium. Alumni across the country traveled to Las Vegas to support the football team in their season opener.