Frederick is also a great match for Howard.
Frederick, the 17th president of Howard University in Washington D.C., seems like the perfect fit for probably the most popular Black college in the country. Given a time when students constantly have their heads down at their phones, perhaps, Frederick is the man to switch up how we think of a college president today.
Frederick says that “the future is bright [for Howard],” commenting on the university at the inauguration March 6, The Hilltop reports:
[quote_box_center]“I think [the inauguration] represents another opportunity for me to make sure that I commit to giving back to Howard,” Frederick said. “I think the future is bright.”[/quote_box_center]
Frederick was destined to become president of Howard University. Jokingly called “triple alumnus” at the university, Frederick wants to start engaging students in “research grounded in solving contemporary problems — highlighting the recent event in Ferguson,” according to The Hilltop:
[quote_box_center]“We must make Howard University the go-to institution, when external events occur, particularly those related to our mission,” Frederick said. “As president, I commit to working with our faculty and the university community to ensure that we remain actively engaged in public affairs. Where there is a need to speak about justice and inequality, I will lead.”[/quote_box_center]
Read more about Wayne A.I. Frederick’s inauguration at Howard University here.
