Howard University acknowledges excellence and achievement by conferring honorary degrees to persons who have achieved distinction in their respective fields of endeavor. The Honorary Degree is conferred on a selective basis, upon recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, to distinguished individuals who merit special recognition for demonstrated achievement and distinction in a field or activity consonant with the mission of Howard University. It is the University's highest honor.
Homepage
Office of The Secretary
Contact Us
Howard University Office of the Secretary
Howard Hall
Washington, D.C. 20059
(202) 806-2250
What's New at Howard University
Nov 19, 2024
Howard University Anchors National Research Center for Health Disparities
View Featured StoryHoward University Policy Office
Introduced to the Howard University community in mid-October 2010, the University Policy Office (UPO) manages a coordinated, enterprise-wide policy process that supports Howard University and its mission. The UPO facilitates effective decision-making, promotes control over business process and flow, and prevents institutional exposure through a transparent, uniform and inclusive policy management process.
Learn More