Howard University

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C.. It is categorized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with high research activity and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

History

Howard University was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1867, during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War. The university was named for Oliver Otis Howard, a Union general who headed the Freedmen's Bureau and helped establish the school.

Academics

Howard University offers more than 120 areas of study across 13 schools and colleges. The university is known for its strong programs in law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and social work. The Howard University School of Law played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, as its faculty and alumni were involved in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case.

Campus

The main campus of Howard University spans 256 acres in the Shaw and Pleasant Plains neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. The campus includes notable buildings such as Founders Library, Howard University Hospital, and the Howard University School of Business.

Student life

Howard University has a vibrant student life with over 200 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs, and cultural groups. The university's Howard Bison athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I.

Notable alumni

Howard University has produced many notable alumni, including politicians, business leaders, entertainers, and scholars. Among them are former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, and actress Phylicia Rashad.