Bison Brothers: 10 Notable Men Who Attended Howard University
Rep. Elijah Cummings
The congressman shaped the beginnings of his public servant career when he attended Howard. He was sophomore class president for the student government, a treasurer and later president. He became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Earlier this year, Cummings returned to his alma mater as the keynote speaker as he addressed Medical and Policy Issues Surrounding U.S. Health Care.