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February 16, 2022 | Written by Adam McCann WalletHub

If you've ever applied for loan or credit card, you know that your credit score is more than just a three-digit number: it's a representation of your financial habits. And it tends to speak volumes, especially about how well you manage your debts. 

But have you ever wondered how well your neighbors, your coworkers or perhaps your local Starbucks barista handle their finances? Are they as responsible - or irresponsible - as you when it comes to paying bills or knowing when use or refrain from using a credit card?

February 16, 2022 | Howard University Staff Writer

WASHINGTON – Howard University senior Aissa Dearing-Benton is the winner of a 2022 Marshall Scholarship, making her the fourth Marshall Scholar in Howard University history. Considered one of the most prestigious post-graduate awards, the Marshall Scholarship awards intellectually distinguished young Americans the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in any discipline at a U.K. institution of their choosing. With the support of the Marshall Scholarship, Dearing-Benton will spend a year studying environmental change and management at the University of Oxford. 

“I am very pleased to congratulate Ms. Dearing-Benton for being awarded the 2022 Marshall Scholarship,” said  President Wayne A.I. Frederick. “Her scholarship and her commitment to the community position her to become one of our future leaders who will play a significant role in advocating for environmental justice. We look forward to following her journey.” 

February 10, 2022 | Written by Misha Cornelius

WASHINGTON – Howard University announced it will establish an endowed chair position in honor of distinguished Howard alumna and award-winning winning novelist Toni Morrison. The Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities will be established utilizing $3 million from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott’s transformative gift to the University.

“It is with great honor that we establish the Toni Morrison Endowed Chair in Arts and Humanities,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Toni Morrison left her mark as one of the greatest figures in American literature, and her legacy is one that continues to inspire future generations of writers and thinkers. By establishing an endowed chair in her name, we hope to deepen our students’ exposure to literary and other creative arts and to continue to remember Ms. Morrison’s legacy.”