Howard University Department of Communication Studies

Congratulations to our Department Chair, Dr. Langmia, for receiving the Spring 2026 Academic Faculty Enhancement and Enrichment grant award from ’s Center for African Studies! 🎉

With this grant, Dr. Langmia will focus on critically rethinking research methodologies by advancing approaches that move beyond Eurocentric frameworks and better reflect African realities.

Our Department chair, Dr. Kehbuma Langmia, will be speaking at the 2026 National African Student Association national conference, April 24-25, at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.

A double Fulbright scholar and widely published author, Dr. Langmia will talk about the power of . Registration is free and open to all.

That’s a wrap! A big applause to our speech and debate students at the 🏆

Presented by the Connecticut and moderated by U.S. Congresswoman Rep , the annual debate between and took place on April 2. Students engaged in exchanging ideas about some of the most pressing topics today, including AI.

📸 by Kennies Earl

Our student Sage Stevens (senior, public relations major) was featured in RealHUman. She is currently serving as a media relations student intern in the Office of University Communications, a social media intern for WHUR-FM.

“The lessons I’ve learned from class, work, and interpersonal relationships are experiences that cannot be found anywhere else,” said Sage. Sage, we’re so happy to have been a part of your HU experience. You make us so proud!

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Fireside Chat with Dean Moffitt and Chris Foster at the Founders Library on 4/7, 5-6 p.m.!

He is one of the most respected communications leaders in the industry, leading 10,000 professionals across over 20 PR, Public Affairs & Policy, and Specialty Consulting Firms on six continents. Foster is dedicated to creativity, sustainability, innovation, higher education communications and workforce development.

🗓️ Save the date for the fireside chat with Chris Foster, CEO of Public Relations Group on April 7th, 5-6 p.m.! Dean Kimberly R. Moffitt will be moderating the conversation.

More details to come. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Our Department chair, Dr. Langmia makes us proud wherever he goes! He has recently donated his books on Black communication theories to St. Paul’s University in Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Langmia has been also invited to as the Keynote Speaker at AAR Conference at UNISA (University of South Africa). What a productive and cooperative trip! We’re happy to have him back at HU!

The Communications Studies Department is co-hosting an event with Public Knowledge tomorrow to commemorate the Telecommunications Act of 1996 at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-telecommunications-act-of-1996-at-30-tickets-1982885958279

Students, get ready for the All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, February 25!

We’re so proud of who will be speaking at The Transformation to Triumph. This summit
will focus on equipping Black women with the tools to navigate change with honesty, support, and resources. This summit brings Black women into proximity with coaches, leaders, and peers who understand what it means to pivot, rebuild, and lead in uncertain times.

If you’re craving community and direction, you can also register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transformation-to-triumph-black-womens-summit-tickets-1977037318841


Participants can join virtually or in-person.

Welcome back, Bison!

We hope you had a refreshing winter break and are ready for the spring semester 😁 Happy 2026!