Howard University History

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How much was tuition in 1865?

1 dollar per month

How many people founded Howard?

10

Approx. how many students are enrolled today?

11000

How many schools and colleges are there today?

12

How many areas of study are there today and what are they?

120; 80 undergrad, 91 grad, 21, doctorate

How many departments are there now and when did this change?

13 and August, 28, 2012

In what year did 5 white females enroll in the university and what department?

1867 and normal and preparatory

When did General Howard serve as president?

1869-1874

How many acres is the university and how many campuses?

241 and the west campus, school law school, and the divinity school

How much was room and board in 1867?

3 dollars per term for 12 weeks or 25 cents per week

How many campuses are there today?

4

What are the black greek fraternities and sororities?

Alpa Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi

What was the first fraternity founded at Howard?

Alpha Phi Alpha

Who was the first Howard alumnus elected Head of the University and when?

Dr. Franklin G. Jenifer and on December 16, 1969

Who is the current president?

Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

Who founded Howard?

First Congregational Society of Washington

Who was the university named for?

General Oliver Otis Howard

Who coined the phrase for "leadership in america and the global community?

H. Patrick Swygert

What is the only remaining original building and where is it listed?

Howard Hall and the National Register of Historical Places

What was the original name of Howard?

Howard Normal and Theological Institute for the Education of Teachers and Preachers

When was a charter given to the university and how many departments were there?

March 2, 1867 and 6

Who was the university's first black president?

Mordecai W. Johnson

What was the first predominately african american fraternity founded at a HBCU?

Omega Psi Phi

When was the university name changed and by who?

On January 8, 1867 by The Board of Trustees

Who are some notable alums?

Thurgood Marshall, Phyllicia Rashad, Toni Morrison, Debbie Allen,

Who was General Oliver Otis Howard

commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau and one of the ten founders

What was the original motto?

equal rights and knowledge for all

What were the primary fields of interest?

ministry and teaching professions

How many faculty are there today?

more than 1400

What buildings were under construction in 1867?

the main building, a dormitory (Minor Hall), medical building, Freedman's Hospital, private residence of General Howard (Howard Hall)

What was the primary objective?

to establish a leadership class that would determine the future of the Negro in America

What is the university seal?

veritas et utilitas=truth and service


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