Department of Economics

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The economics programs at Howard University have proud histories of contributing significantly to the progress and well-being of African Americans and the African diaspora and producing leaders for America and the global community.

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2400 Sixth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20059

Tel: 202-806-6717
Fax: 202-806-4896

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2019 Best Master's of Economics Rankings

Howard University's Department of Economics has been ranked in the top 100 of the TFE Times' 2019 Best Master's of Economics Rankings. Click here for the full list. Read the Article

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Howard Professor Named President Of National Economic Association

February 14, 2019 | Written by Ramzey Smith (original article) WASHINGTON (February 14, 2019) – Howard University associate professor of economics, Omari H. Swinton, Ph.D., is now president of the National Economic Association (NEA), an organization dedicated to producing and distributing knowledge of economic issues that are of exceptional interest to promoting economic growth among people of color. Read the Article

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July 20, 2019

Scholarship Questions and Answers

The following is a list of questions and answers regarding Howard University scholarships. 

July 19, 2019

Information on Scholarships

Dear Howard University Community,   There have been several concerning dialogues this week on social media regarding the status of merit based scholarships.
July 17, 2019

Need and Merit Based Scholarship Information

Howard University remains committed to supporting our students and their academic pursuits by issuing more than $106 million in scholarships and grants each year.