The HillTalks

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The HillTalks episodes

  • Doctors, Dispensers and Double Standards

    Welcome back to the HillTalks! This week, the first Black Woman Neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt, a possible violation of a menstrual product mandate, and a conversation about confident Black women in sports.

    HBCU Alumna Becomes the First Black Woman To Join Neurosurgery Residency Program at Vanderbilt

    Howard's Main Campus in Possible Violation of Menstrual Product Mandate

    Howard maintenance portal

    Opinion: The Over-Policing of Black Women's Emotions in Sports

    12 min
  • Reflections, Ramadan and Ron DeSantis

    Welcome back to The HillTalks. Happy Springfest! This week, Blackburn Protest a year later, reflections from Muslim students during Ramadan, and a conversation about policy and education in Florida.

    One Year Later: How Howard Has Addressed the Demands of the Blackburn Takeover Protest

    Muslim Students Reflect on Ramadan Accommodations on Campus

    Opinion: Howard Professors Who Contributed to AP Black Studies Course Discuss DeSantis Ban

    19 min
  • Elections, Appointments and Job-Hopping Alumni

    Welcome back to The HillTalks! This week, a student government update, Stacey Abrams as our new Chair for Race and Black Politics, Cold Steel and a conversation about life after Howard.

    Elections Commission Reveals Howard's Next Student Leaders

    Stacey Abrams Appointed as Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics at Howard

    Howard University Wins $80,000 at Esports Call of Duty Tournament

    Alumni Reflect on Navigating Professional Careers After Howard

    11 min
  • Bands, Biology and Black Colleges in Finance

    Welcome back to The HillTalks! This week, investigation details on the SHOWTIME Marching Band director, concerns from the biology department, and an interview with Megan Hogan, Chief Diversity Officer of Goldman Sachs, about the importance of diversity in finance.

    SHOWTIME Band Director Placed on Administrative Leave Following Allegations of Misconduct and Harassment

    Staffing Shortage, Lack of Resources Cause Frustration in Department of Biology

    Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities

    Megan Hogan Named Chief Diversity Officer of Goldman Sachs

    24 min
  • Plays, Pandemics and the End of a 31 Year Drought

    Welcome back to the HillTalks! This week: Bison basketball, reflections from The Howard Players on "A Raisin in the Sun," and a pandemic update.

    Howard University Men's Basketball Ends 31 Year NCAA Tournament Drought

    Howard Women's Basketball Falls Short of Glory, but Championship Culture Remains Intact

    The Howard Players Revive Lorraine Hansberry's ‘A Raisin in the Sun'

    Covid National State of Emergency To End In May

    14 min
  • Threats, Thefts and Trophies

    Welcome back to the HillTalks! This week: the latest bomb threat, a string of auto thefts and Bison basketball.

    Howard University Receives Bomb Threat on Last Day of Black History Month

    Viral Auto Theft Trend Hits Howard Campus, Three Students' Cars Stolen, Vandalized

    Howard Men's Basketball Looking to Hold First Place in Conference

    10 min
  • All Stars, Avatars and A New Med School

    Welcome to The HillTalks! This week: Xavier University, Howard's very own All-Star, and Bison esports.

    Xavier University Announces New Medical School

    Howard Students Represent Through at NBA All-Star Showcase

    Howard Esports Teams Rise to Victory

    12 min
  • Shootings, Social Sciences and Super Bowl LVII

    Welcome back! This week, some news from the west coast, free test prep and a brand new humanities program. Then we'll talk Super Bowl LVII.

    String Of California Mass Shootings Leaves Students Feeling Helpless

    Howard Partners With Kaplan To Provide Free Test Prep For Students

    Howard Announces New Humanities And Social Sciences Program

    The NFL Championship Games Establish Historic Super Bowl

    The Hilltop's Super Bowl Picks: Who Is Going To Disney World?

    11 min
  • Movies and MEAC

    This week, it's all about entertainment- Movies, sports and an update on how students feel about Howard's new contract with The Pentagon.

    Regal Cinema Gallery Place Closing Soon, Students Say Goodbye

    Howard Men's Basketball Team Increases Record To 8-2

    Howard Chess Team Earns A Record Eighth Place In National Tournament

    Howard Awarded $90 Million Research Contract With The Pentagon

    Letter To The Editor

    6 min
  • Research and RICO

    This week, hear from our campus editor JD Jean-Jaques about Howard University's new $90 million contract with the Pentagon. Stay for an update on rapper Young Thug's RICO trial and a Bison Basketball roundup.

    Howard Awarded $90 Million Research Contract With The Pentagon

    The Ins And Outs Of Young Thug's RICO Trial

    13 min

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