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