Nov 1, 2025 · Welcome to the home of excellence in truth and service. Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, historically Black research institution.

Howard University is a private, historically black, federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high …

5 days ago · MacKenzie Scott has gifted Howard University, an HBCU based in the nation's capital, $80 million amid string of donations to other Black institutions.

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3 days ago · The Office of Admissions at Howard provides updated information for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional program admissions.

Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering …

5 days ago · Howard University announced today a transformative $80 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gifts include $63 million to Howard University …

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Howard was founded on March 2, 1867, by Civil War hero General Oliver O. Howard. The main campus is home to 256 acres of land across the District of Columbia and Maryland.