Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Howard University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Washington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,890
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
131520
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bisons
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
3,030.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
70%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Howard University
The Board approved various recommendations from the Academic Excellence Committee, including the establishment of an MS degree in Data Analytics and an Undergraduate Degree Completion Program. Governance committee actions included approving Board Officers and the re-election of three Trustees. The Finance Committee secured approvals for the Fiscal Year 2023 University and Hospital Operating Budget, the 2022-23 Capital Renewal and Replacement Program, and resolutions regarding off-campus housing agreements and the transfer of a gift to the Unrestricted Endowment Fund. Additionally, the Board authorized transactions concerning the monetization of Lot 3 parcels and East Towers lots.
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved several committee recommendations. Academic excellence initiatives included adopting faculty bylaws and the faculty honor code for the College of Medicine. Finance-related actions involved setting student charges for the upcoming academic years, authorizing ground leases, and approving clinical space leases. Governance actions included the re-election of a board member and the approval of school board of visitors nominees. Furthermore, the board approved award recipients for distinguished postgraduate achievement, granted an honorific title to a member, and passed an in memoriam resolution.
The Board granted conditional approval of a hospital facility plan and approved several academic initiatives, including new degree programs, certificates, and renaming of academic departments. The Board also ratified faculty appointments, adopted revised bylaws and APT criteria for multiple schools and colleges, approved the FY2026 internal audit plan, and re-established the Health Sciences Committee. Financial resolutions for contract execution and facility project funding were passed. Additionally, the Board elected and re-elected trustees, appointed board officers, recognized the In Memoriam report, and approved the FY2026 provisional budget proposal.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Howard University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Howard University.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
