part of a $785 million investment to renovate and construct academic centers.
In March 2022, Howard University announced that it will spend $785 million over the next four years to construct new STEM complex, academic buildings to house the Chadwick Boseman School of Fine Arts, and the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, as well as renovate other buildings on campus.
In 2023, Howard University was selected by the Department of the Air Force to lead a research center on tactical autonomy technology for military systems.
In February 2025, Howard University became the first HBCU to achieve Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification.
== Campus ==
The 256-acre (1.04 km2; 0.400 sq mi) campus, often referred to as "The Mecca", is in northwest Washington, D. C.
Major improvements, additions and changes occurred at the school in the aftermath of World War I. New buildings were built under the direction of architect Albert Cassell.
Howard University has several historic landmarks on campus, such as Andrew Rankin Memorial …
