Howard University overview

Q. What is Howard University famous for?

Ans. Howard University has awarded more than 100,000 degrees in the professions, arts, sciences and humanities. The Howard University ranks among the highest producers of the nation’s black professionals in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, dentistry, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work and education. It is among the top universities of the United States.

Q. What is the ranking of Howard University?

Ans. The rankings of the Howard University are – 

• The university ranked 581-590 by QS World University Ranking.
• It was ranked 901-1000 by ARWU.
• The university ranked 201-250 by THE.
• It was ranked 761 by U.S. News & World Report.
• It also ranked 388 by Forbes and 141 by Washington Monthly at national level.

 Q. Who are the top Alumni of Howard University?

Ans. The notable alumni of the Howard University are – 

• Kamala Harris – Vice President of United States
• Thurgood Marshall – Supreme Court Judge
• Mike Espy – Secretary of Agriculture
• Edward Brooke – Senator
• David Dinkins – Mayor of New York City
• Ras Baraka – Mayor of Newark
• Zora Neale Hurston – Author
• Ta-Nehisi Coates – Writer 
• Chadwick Boseman – Actor
• Kamran Diba – Architect

Q. What is the main USP of Howard University?

Ans. Howard University has awarded more than 100,000 degrees in the professions, arts, sciences and humanities. The Howard University ranks among the highest producers of the nation’s black professionals in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, dentistry, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work and education. It is among the top universities of the United States.

Q. How is the campus of Howard University?

Ans. The campus of Howard University is often referred to as “The Mecca”. It is located in northwest Washington D.C. The campus includes Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library and Gallery of Arts. It has nine residence halls for students. University Hospital was opened in 1975 on the eastern end of the campus. 

Q. How are the libraries of Howard University?

Ans. The Howard University library system has eight branches and centers that are- 

• The Founders Library – It is the main library of the university.
• The School of Business Library
• The School of Divinity Library
• The School of Social Work Library
• The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center
• The Channing Pollock Theater Collection
• The Patent and Trademark Resource Center
• The Undergraduate Library
• Afro-American Studies Center