Coupled with our mission to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality and our commitment to produce distinguished global leaders, we are embarking on a forward trajectory that positions Howard University as a model of excellence in academics and operations. “Howard Forward 2024” articulates attainable aspirations for a more sustainable future and outlines five over-arching priorities that we are uniquely positioned to address.

Wayne A. I. Frederick M.D., MBA
President, Howard University

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Strategic Pillars

Enhance Academic Excellence
We will enhance academic excellence by supporting faculty, research and student development, academic rigor and retention through strategic recruitment and continuous improvement of academic programs.
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Serve The Community
We will serve our diverse community with high impact outreach and collaborative partnerships across divisions and beyond campus borders, while cultivating an atmosphere of inclusivity, wellness and civility.
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Inspire New Knowledge
We will reward innovation in instruction, research, entrepreneurship, collaboration and capacity building that maximizes our impact, and challenges, enlightens and inspires our faculty and students to change the world.
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Improve Efficiency & Effectiveness
We will improve efficiency and effectiveness with investments in upgraded technology and systems to promote process automation and strategic incentive programing for customer satisfaction metrics, while consistently delivering the highest quality ...
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Achieve Financial Sustainability
We will achieve financial sustainability through revenue diversification, process optimization, asset management, fundraising and investment in high return business opportunities, communicating in transparency and operating with accountability, all...
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Howard Forward News

March 26, 2021 • Press Release

Howard University Soon Seeking Development Partners for Premier Georgia Avenue Parcels

Howard University will soon seek proposals from development partners through competitive solicitations for two new projects: East Towers Parcels and Wonder Plaza. Following up on Howard’s recent Request for Proposals for the Lot 3 Parcels Development, these new projects offer developers the opportunity to partner with Howard as it continues to transform its campus edge.

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