Jan 2, 2026 · Welcome to the home of excellence in truth and service. Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, historically Black research institution.

In 1968, a young Billy W. Howard, Sr. left his successful career at General Electric to return to his native Mississippi and create his own company, Howard Industries.

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" …

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Big changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for the 2024-2025 aid year that Howard wants you to prepare for. Learn More About FAFSA

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.

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 …

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The College of Arts and Sciences stands at the heart of Howard University’s legacy of excellence, cultivating thinkers, creators, and changemakers. Here, students explore big ideas, challenge …