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The Charter Day 2025 weekend celebration honors the 158th anniversary of the founding of Howard University, upholds our traditions, recognizes alumni achievements and successes, and supports the future of our students through scholarships.
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AREAS OF SUPPORT
We believe that Howard at Maximum Strength begins with providing multiple ways to support the success of our students, faculty, schools and colleges, programs and community.
Giving Priorities
Alums should pour back into HU what was poured into them. … No matter the amount, small or big, it makes a difference in the lives of the students, even if it’s only one student.
YOUR GIFT AT WORK
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YOUR IMPACT
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The impact of your gift cannot be underestimated. See the difference it makes.
The percentage of first-year students who were awarded scholarships thanks to our generous donors.
Giving Forward: Eddie C. Brown and C. Sylvia Brown
Eddie (BSEE ’61) and Sylvia (BS ’62) donated $5 million to support the GRACE Grant for students facing financial barriers. Mr. Brown is founder, chairman and CEO of Brown Capital Management, a Baltimore-based asset management firm that is the second-oldest African-American-owned investment management company in the world. The Browns’ gift is the largest alumni donation to Howard in the university’s history.
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