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Talitha Washington, Ph.D. has been appointed as the executive director of the Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA) and the Sean McCleese Endowed Chair in Computer Science, Race, and Social Justice. The purpose of CADSA is to advance Howard’s leadership as a major hub of data science for social impact research and to train the next generation of data scientists with expertise in analyzing racial bias. A nationally recognized mathematician, Dr. Washington returns to Howard University where she previously served as a tenured faculty member in the Department of Mathematics.

Learn more about Dr. Washington and CADSA

Earlier this year, the University announced the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Initiative, including the formation of the President’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Howard University is uniquely positioned to provide thought leadership, and interdisciplinary academic engagement in the ongoing development and implementation of artificial intelligence throughout the academy. Howard University is poised to make significant and sustained investments in expanding our Artificial Intelligence (AI) footprint. Part of our AI investment is the Artificial Intelligence Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative.

Proposal submission deadline has been extended to 11:59 pm, Friday January 31, 2025.

AI Faculty Cluster Hiring Guide

Kevin Linder, J.D., MSW, has been appointed as the University's faculty ombudsperson.  Previously, Linder was the associate ombuds and certified mediator for the Denver Colorado Public Schools. Linder holds the Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, a Juris Doctor from Washington University, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. His professional career spans more than 25 years as an attorney and social worker.

On Jan. 9, 2025, the Eastern District of Kentucky held in State of Tennessee, et al. v. Miguel Cardona, et al. that the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Final Rule implementing Title IX is unconstitutional. The court ordered "vacatur" or to vacate the 2024 regulations, and this court decision applies nationwide.

On August 1, 2024, Howard University implemented the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 regulations. As of January 9, 2025, Howard University is required to implement the 2020 regulations, which were previously in place from August 14, 2020, to July 31, 2024. At the current time, the Department of Education has provided limited guidance on how universities should navigate the recent decision. The Title IX Office is actively consulting with the University's legal counsel, other universities, and outside experts as the 2020 regulations are implemented.

Howard University will continue to uphold our standard of providing a learning and working environment free from sex or gender-based discrimination and harassment. The Title IX Office will also continue to respond to all reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination and harassment, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking, retaliation, and complicity (the act of encouraging another person to commit any of the above).

As always, members of the Howard University community still have the right to make a report to the Title IX Office and/or to the Howard University Department of Public Safety or local law enforcement, as well as seek any health, counseling, or other support services you may need from a confidential resource, on or off campus.

The Howard University Title IX website, policy links, and training will be updated within the coming weeks.

President Vinson has unveiled several forthcoming initiatives in collaboration with Provost Anthony Wutoh that will be framed around supporting faculty research activities and prioritizing an enhanced research infrastructure. The initiative includes seed grant opportunities to support faculty research and professional development. The first round of funding, in the amount of $1 million, will be allocated to support following categories of initiatives:

- HU Research Chairs
- Faculty Travel Grant (FTG)
- Research Microgrants and Book Supplements
- Instructional (Course) Release

Read more here.

The University has launched a new General Education framework that is anchored by seven Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) that every undergraduate student should achieve before earning a degree at Howard University:

1. Knowledge of U.S. and Global African Diasporic Developments
2. Knowledge of Human Cultures and Creative Expression
3. Knowledge of the Physical and Natural World
4. Intellectual and Practical Skills
5. Social Responsibility and Knowledge of Political Institutions
6. Leadership and Applied Learning
7. Comprehensive Wellness Practices

We have adopted the new requirements for freshman and transfer students for the 2023-2024 academic year. The implementation of the revised General Education Program coincides with the deployment of our new student information system, BisonHub, which will facilitate an enhanced registration process and efficient business processes. The new General Education Program framework will offer greater flexibility to students, improve the advising process, and enhance the overall undergraduate experience.

Read more about the University's new General Education Framework here.

The Center of Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA) was founded to coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary programs in data science and data analytics; collaborate with other institutes and centers on the campus; expand and coordinate research funding; and develop research and educational linkages that will include internship and placement programs with sponsoring corporations and government agencies. CADSA is offering a new online M.S. in Data Science and Analytics.

Learn more about CADSA