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EnglishWhat Is Happening with Howard University's Search for Its 19th President?
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Howard University's Board of Trustees has launched a national search for the university's 19th president. The search is supported by Russell Reynolds Associates and a Presidential Search Committee, and the university is inviting the community to help shape the process. If you are a faculty member, staff member, student, or alumnus, you can share your perspectives through a community survey that is open through Friday, October 30, 2026, and through upcoming in-person and virtual listening sessions.
Who is running the search
The search is led by the Board of Trustees, which has launched a national search for Howard's 19th president. Two supporting bodies are named in the university's announcement:
- Russell Reynolds Associates — an executive search firm supporting the process.
- A Presidential Search Committee — formed to work alongside the search.
How the community can participate
Howard's announcement states that "the community's voice is essential to this process." There are two named ways to take part:
| Participation channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Community survey | Open through Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Listening sessions | In-person and virtual sessions planned for faculty, staff, students, and alumni |
What the survey asks for
According to the university, the survey invites perspectives on the leadership qualities and priorities that should define Howard's next chapter. In other words, you are not voting on a candidate — you are contributing input on what the next president should prioritize and what kind of leader the university should seek.
What to do if you want to weigh in
- Decide which channel fits you — the survey, a listening session, or both.
- If you are faculty, staff, a student, or an alumnus, watch for the in-person and virtual listening sessions scheduled for those groups.
- Submit your perspectives on leadership qualities and priorities before the survey closes on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- For the latest details, including session times and the survey link, check the university's search page on howard.edu.
What is not yet known
The available information covers the launch of the search, the organizations and committee involved, and how the community can participate. It does not name candidates or a timeline beyond the survey deadline, so anyone following the process should rely on Howard's own updates for those details.