13K views · 460 reactions | Discover the transformative impact of research at Howard University as President Ben Vinson highlights the significance of achieving the prestigious R1 designation  As the only HBCU to hold this designation, Howard continues to pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries and inspire future generations of scholars. Explore how this achievement is shaping the future of education and research at The Mecca. | Howard University | Facebook

#CCC35 #UniversitySpotlight @howard1867 Howard University (HU) is a Private, Co-ed, Historically Black University (HBCU) located in Washington, D.C. Howard was established on Mach 2, 1867. Named after Gen. Oliver O. Howard – a civil war hero -The school’s original name is ‘Howard Normal and Technical School for Education of Teachers and Preachers’. Other Names for the school include: The Real HU The Hilltop The Mecca The 256-acre campus hosts 89 buildings and is located on a hill in Northwest Wa