Ben Vinson III appointed as Howard University's 18th president.

Howard University has appointed Ben Vinson III as its 18th president. Vinson is a respected academic scholar with a commitment to excellence and a vision for Howard's future. He has experience in the academy and a reputation for getting things done in a collaborative, inclusive, and integrity-driven way. The Howard community and leaders in education have expressed excitement and confidence in Vinson's ability to lead the university to new heights of success and distinction.