Linda Spencer, Howard Volleyball Pioneer and Championship Coach, Leaves an Enduring Legacy | Monica Lewis

Howard University is remembers a true Bison legend, Linda Spencer (B.S. ’75, M.Ed. ’81), who passed away on June 8.

As a pioneer on Howard’s first women’s basketball team and the architect of the university's volleyball program, Coach Spencer spent decades breaking barriers.… pic.twitter.com/O9q21Q7RYn

— Howard University (@HowardU) June 18, 2026