Engineering is about solving real-world problems, and Howard students are doing exactly that. The Howard University College of Engineering and Architecture has earned the 2026 Engineering Education Award from NCEES for its Kenya Water Supply Project, recognizing an innovative, student-led effort to improve access to clean water in rural Kenya. Led by recent graduate Monica Maya and faculty advisor Dr. John Tharakan through the Engineers Without Borders Howard University Chapter, students designed and implemented a solar-powered water system that is already making a meaningful difference for the Kogwari community. The award reflects Howard's commitment to experiential learning, where classroom knowledge is transformed into global impact. Read the full story on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/college-engineering-and-architecture-students-supply-water-kenyan-community-and-earn-national #HowardUniversity #STEM #EngineersWithoutBorders