Howard has grown from a single-frame building in 1867 and evolved to more than 89 acres, including the six-story, 400-bed Howard University Hospital. Since 1974, it has expanded to include a 22-acre School of Law West Campus, a 22-acre School of Divinity East Campus and another three-fifths of an acre facility in northeast Washington and a 108-acre tract of land in Beltsville, Maryland.
Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students.
Howard University welcomes Dr. Bruce Jones as Vice President for Research. Dr. Jones will serve as the chief research officer and is responsible for developing and implementing the vision, plan, and policies to guide the University's research portfolio, and for leading all aspects of the University's research infrastructure and operations. Dr. Jones joins Howard University on April 1, 2018, and will report to Dr. Anthony Wutoh, Howard University Provost, and Chief Academic Officer.
The Founders Library, named in memory of the seventeen founders of the University, is the main facility in the University Library System. Opened in 1938, the building was designed by Albert Irvin Cassell (1895-1969), an African American architect from Towson, Maryland.
Enterprise Technology Services is dedicated to help, develop, implement, and support technologies to enrich the experience of the Howard community.
Over the course of its 145-year history of providing the finest primary, secondary and tertiary health care services, Howard University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, has become one of the most comprehensive health care facilities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
The university hosts a total of 89 buildings on 256 acres of land. In addition to the main campus in northwest Washington, DC, the University has a 22-acre west campus where the School of Law is located, a 22-acre School of Divinity campus in northeast Washington, and a 108-acre research facility in Beltsville, Maryland.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Conference; 19 Division I sports.
The Howard University Caribbean Students Association (HUCSA), better known as CSA, is one of the largest and most diverse student organizations on campus. Our goal is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of Caribbean people within the University and the local community. Our membership is primarily comprised of Caribbean born nationals and students of Caribbean descent. HUCSA provides haven for those Caribbean-born members venturing into a foreign environment while introducing them to the unique nuances of the American way of life.
Howard University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and its programs in specialized fields are accredited by numerous professional agencies.
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| 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
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Climbed 84 places compared to 2026
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| 1005 | 1093 | 1009 |
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Attending HBCU Hampton University was the most amazing experience of my upbringing. The University definitely held its students to high degree and supported our academic growth with no hesitation. Our safety was of the utmost importance and extra curricular programs were encouraged. I made some lifelong connections and friendships that have brought me nothing but positivity in my personal and professional life.
Howard University is the blueprint for success. Howard train�s there students to be successful in the real world and to be able to obtain 6 figure jobs. From homecoming, to internships, to campus life and to academics, Howard University is just amazing all over the board.
This foundation provides me with an incredible opportunity for growth. The understudy support group stands out for providing excellent assistance in a variety of situations. The lecturers are encouraging and friendly, creating a climate conducive to learning. I appreciate the course�s use of simulations, lectures, seminars, workshops, and other types of instruction.The students here are also wonderfully supportive, always prepared to provide a helping hand when I am struggling with a challenging assignment.
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