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BISON BOOKSHELF Publications by Past and Present Howard University Alumni, Students, and Faculty by TIFFANI R. ALEXANDER
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I Will Fear No Evil by John E. Jacob (B.A. ’57, MSW ’63)
Howard University alumnus and Board of Trustees chairman emeritus John E. Jacob’s illustrious career and life’s journey is beautifully recounted in his new memoir “I Will Fear No Evil.” At 90 years young, Jacob’s memoir offers a glimpse into how he dealt with and persevered through segregation, as well as his continued commitment to service and public stewardship. Howard University’s School of Social Work called the book “a living archive of a boyhood shaped by scarcity, a manhood defined by service, and a lifetime of choosing to build bridges when others were busy building walls.”
Robin Johnson-Ford (B.A. ’96) was a featured panelist on the National Math and Science Initiative’s panel discussion at SXSW EDU 2025.
Blood in the Water by Tiffany D Jackson (B.A. ’04) A young girl from Brooklyn spends the summer with family friends in on Martha’s Vineyard when the shocking death of a popular teenager occurs, rocking the well-to-do community. What happened in the water?
James Carter (B.A. ’91, J.D. ’97) was elected as the new president of the National Bar Association.
Forrest Daniels (BBA ’88) was appointed as the associate professor of practice and the inaugural director of the Undergraduate Health Administration Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio. 90 S
Adora Curry (B.A. ’99) released her debut memoir, “Fractured by Laredo,” which explores her experiences with adolescent bullying as an African American girl navigating predominantly white spaces. 00 S
Adriane Stevens Brown (B.S. ’92) received an Ambassador Award from Dress for Success Houston for her creative works and theatre program.
Salt the Water by Candice Iloh (B.A. ’10) Explores themes of family, self, the ability to dream, and what happens when those aspects of a young, Black, nonbinary teenager’s life collide in uncomfortable ways.
Ethics in Leadership by howard faculty members Dr. Efosa C. Idemudia, Dr. Dennis Patterson, and Dr. Ralph Ferguson Common-sense methods that encourage ethical decision- making and assist leaders in building organizations with effective processes.
How to Help Your Doctor Help You: A Guide for Men and Women to Manage Health Proactively by Bonita Coe (M.D., ’94) A practical guide designed to empower individuals to manage their health better while building stronger patient- doctor relationships.
Kimberly Thacker Webb (B.A. ’90) was appointed as the new vice president of benefits, compliance, and leave of absence for Comerica.
Ivan J. Bates (B.A. ’92) was elected as the president of the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association. He currently serves as the 26th State’s Attorney for Baltimore City.
Courtney Cola (BBA ’12) was promoted to the director of brand marketing and communications at Bragg Live Food Products.
Jonna LaGrone-Haynes (B.S. ’91) was appointed as the president-elect for the Austin Board of REALTORS, which serves more than 18,000 real estate professionals across central Texas.
Mechanical Engineering at Howard University 1911-2023 by Dr. Lewis Thigpen (BSME ’64; M.S. ’67; Ph.D. ’70) Details the establishment and origins of the university’s mechanical engineering department and its curriculum.
Dual Callings of Law and Ministry: Grounded in Faith, Family, And Service by Joe L. Webster (B.A. ’76; J.D. ’79) The first African American U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge in the Middle District of North Carolina offers a glimpse into his life and diverse experiences.
The Summer I Ate the Rich by hu doctoral student Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite Illuminates what happens when a Haitian American girl uses her cooking — and zonbi — abilities to exact revenge on the wealthy elites who have hurt her family.
On Again, Awkward Again: A Novel by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia (B.S. ’05) Thrown together to plan the freshman dance, is this the start of an imperfectly perfect love story?
Ronald Sullivan (BBA ’93) joined the Clark Hill Law Firm as senior counsel on the firm’s government contracts and regulation team.
Lorna Stafford (EMBA ’22) was promoted to vice president of project management at Citibank in San Antonio.
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