Howard University

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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