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2 weeks agoHoward President Steps Down, Former President Appointed Interim
Howard University president Ben Vinson III will step down Aug. 31, two years after assuming the role and two weeks after the start of fall classes, university officials announced Friday. Former Howard president Wayne A. I. Frederick will serve as interim president. "It has been an honor to serve Howard," Vinson said in a statement. "At this point, I will be taking some time to be with my family and continue my research activities. I look forward to using my experiences as president to continue to serve higher education in the future."
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