Howard University

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C., located in the Shaw neighborhood. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Some of the key events about Howard University

  • 1867
    Founded as one of the first historically Black colleges and universities in the United States
  • 1867
    The university initially excluded women from enrollment
  • 1925
    The university faced financial difficulties and nearly closed
  • 1928
    Established the first Black-owned radio station in the United States
  • 1929
    Opened the first African American-owned and operated hotel in Washington, D.C.
  • 1935
    Launched the first graduate program in social work at a historically Black college
  • 1948
    Established the first African American ROTC unit in the nation
  • 1954
    Played a crucial role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case
  • 1967
    Established the first African American studies department in the United States
  • 1967
    Students protested against the Vietnam War, leading to campus unrest
  • 1974
    Launched the first African American-owned television station in the continental United States
  • 1989
    Opened the first research park at a historically Black college or university
  • 1989
    The university hospital faced severe financial problems and potential closure
  • 1994
    The university's credit rating was downgraded due to financial struggles
  • 2013
    The university's hospital laid off 10% of its workforce due to financial issues
  • 2016
    Established the first African American-owned campus bookstore at a historically Black college or university
  • 2016
    The university's president resigned amid student protests over campus conditions
  • 2018
    The university faced a financial aid embezzlement scandal
  • 2020
    The university's hospital faced criticism for its handling of COVID-19 cases
  • 2021
    The university's computer systems were hit by a ransomware attack, disrupting operations

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