Last week, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of the Howard Forward Strategic Plan and the University's bright future ahead. Led by President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., our community came together to reflect on the powerful strides we’ve made in academic excellence, research, financial growth, and more. Vinson paid tribute to President Emeritus Wayne A.I. Frederick (B.S. ’92, M.D. ’94, MBA ’11), for overseeing the creation and implementation of the Howard Forward plan, calling Frederick’s leadership “nothing short of transformational.” In addition, President Vinson recognized the collaborative contributions of the many Howard faculty and staff members who contributed to the program’s success. “This plan shows us what we can accomplish when we are guided by a central goal, and that goal is simple: to strengthen Howard University,” President Vinson shared. As we move into the next chapter with new goals and endless possibilities, let’s continue to rise and thrive together in truth...