Feb 5, 2026 · 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 research activity" …

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 doctoral …

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

Learn about undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs at Howard University.

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Explore Programs at Howard University To learn more about program concentrations, minors, as well as dual-degree or certificate programs, please visit the Schools and Colleges page, as well as the …

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), a Master of Arts in communication from Boston University, and a Doctor of …

Howard University welcomes high schools, community colleges, and other special groups with a minimum of 10 students and no more than 50 students to schedule a visit to our beautiful campus.

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.