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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1 MIN

#OTD in 1867: Howard University Is Founded

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane

On this day in 1867, Howard University was founded in Washington, D.C., in the aftermath of the Civil War. Originally created to educate newly freed African American clergymen, the institution quickly expanded into a leading liberal arts and medical university. Today, Howard stands as a global leader in higher education and a cornerstone of Black academic excellence. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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