Howard University

Howard University
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Die Howard University ist eine historisch afro-amerikanische, private Universität in Washington, D.C. in den USA. Sie wurde 1867 gegründet. Derzeit (Stand: Herbst 2009) sind hier 10.733 Studenten eingeschrieben.[1]

Das zu der Hochschule gehörende Moorland-Spingarn Research Center ist einer der größten Dokumentationszentren für afroamerikanische Geschichte und Kultur.

Die Sportteams der Howard University sind die Bisons. Die Hochschule ist Mitglied der Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

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Nobelpreisträger

Kunst, Medien, Musik und Literatur

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  1. Howard University: Facts 2009
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