Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, historically Black research institution committed to producing future leaders and innovators through its rigorous academic programs, groundbreaking research, and a rich legacy of social responsibility. Howard ranks among the highest producers of the nation’s Black professionals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work, and education. Howard researchers and thought leaders are tackling the most pressing challenges facing humanity, including health and medical issues, economic disparities, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, drug abuse, the economy, women’s leadership, energy systems, accounting and finance, and journalism and democracy.