Events

Join us! The Center hosts public lectures, leadership development programming, and community convenings throughout the academic year.

Flyer Mae Weekes and J Dawuni

The Howard University Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership (CWGGL), in partnership with the Department of Political Science and Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies, will welcome Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, former President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to Howard University for a fireside conversation on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Please RSVP here.

Sept 1 2026 Open House Invitation

Join the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership (CWGGL) for our Fall Open House and discover how you can become part of a community committed to leadership, gender equity, and meaningful change at Howard and beyond.

Meet fellow students, connect with the Center’s team, and learn about opportunities to build community, develop your leadership, and make an impact through CWGGL programs, events, research, and initiatives. Whether you are interested in women’s leadership, gender equity, global affairs, entrepreneurship, public policy, or simply looking for a community where you can connect and contribute, we invite you to come learn more about the Center and find ways to get involved.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library | Room 220

Come meet us, meet each other, and find your place in the CWGGL community.