Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library

08/25/2026

This date in 1908 the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) was founded to promote the standards & welfare of Black nurses, break down racial discrimination & win the integration of Black RNs into the profession. In 1951 the NACGN merged with the American Nurses Association. https://tinyurl.com/2r924yk2

08/19/2026

Welcome back! The library is currently open Mon - Fri and will return to our regular fall hours after Labor Day.

07/30/2026

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Awareness Month. Together, in safe and powerful spaces, share your lived experiences with people who understand the peaks and valleys you’ve walked. Ensure that mental healthcare is rooted in culture, community, and compassion by joining or hosting a NAMI Community Conversation. https://tinyurl.com/ystuj2ur

07/15/2026

The iLab will be temporarily closed from July 14 to August 7, 2026 at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library. The Alternative study space is the Undergraduate Library (UGL) Quiet Room. Target reopening time is before Bison Week (August 10).

The renovation will include:

Updated technology and workstation configurations.

Modern furniture and improved workspace layouts.

Infrastructure enhancements to support future technology needs.

A refreshed look that celebrates the Bison spirit.

06/25/2026

Betty Smith Williams's birthday is 06/24/25. She was a Black nurse and administrator.
She earned her bachelor's degree in zoology from Howard University and graduated with a doctorate from Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) School of Nursing in 1954, becoming the first Black nurse to earn a doctorate. In 1971, Williams co-founded the Nat’l Black Nurses Association (NBNA). https://tinyurl.com/5n6es5mu

06/22/2026

June is LGBTQIA+ Month. LGBTQ+ individuals experience significant, well-documented health disparities compared to cisgender and heterosexual populations due to stigma and limited culturally competent care. These issues are a key focus for advocacy and public health efforts. View our resource guide at https://hsl.howard.edu/lgbtqia.

06/17/2026

Join the Center for Sickle Cell Disease for an in-person symposium focused on the opportunities and challenges that warriors face as they enter their golden years. Through engaging presentations, expert speakers, and meaningful discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into healthy aging, wellness, and quality of life. The program will conclude with lunch and guided tours of the new HU Sickle Cell Wellness Center. https://tinyurl.com/yc89ta39

06/09/2026

June is . There are many ways people living with ALS can help move research forward, from participating in studies & surveys to joining clinical trials testing the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. There are also research opportunities for family members & caregivers. https://buff.ly/pTyPvEL

04/24/2026

is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year . Explore something new: a book, a program, a class, or a conversation. From storytimes to makerspaces, author talks to job support, libraries are places where curiosity and connection come to life.

01/12/2026