By Sholnn Z. Freeman
To celebrate the successful outcomes of Howard University’s “Howard Forward” Strategic Plan, President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., and dozens of University faculty, staff, and students gathered to acknowledge the key goals that were met as a result of the plan’s implementation while also outlining a path to create new strategies for growth, reputation building, and operational effectiveness.
Launched in 2019, the Howard Forward plan has shaped the University’s strategic investments, program creation, and operational transformation over the past five years.
“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 said during remarks to a full audience.
The event christened the new Oliver Building— a residential, administrative, and commercial space opened ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year. The building includes 93 apartment units for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. Additionally, a major administrative section of the building will house the Office of University Communications and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.