Howard University

CTL-E-0312 · School · university · 1867–present

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Private, federally chartered HBCU in Washington, D.C., chartered March 2, 1867; founding institution of five Divine Nine organizations (Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta) and the 1930 founding site of the NPHC.

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Also known as: Howard

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. — founded at → this record
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — founded at → this record
National Pan-Hellenic Council — founded at → this record
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — founded at → this record
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. — founded at → this record
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — founded at → this record

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Wikipedia — Howard University

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