Howard University has been named by the Princeton Review’s as one of the 391 colleges or universities in its 2026 Best Colleges list. The distinction is one of many acknowledgements this year that have affirmed Howard’s status as a national leader in research and education, and builds upon the university’s Research One Carnegie categorization, its rank as the No. 1 HBCU in LinkedIn’s inaugural Top College rankings, and its multiple recognitions in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. The Princeton Review based the list on surveys of more than 170,000 students at schools across the country. In their responses, Howard students especially highlighted the sense of pride they have in joining the university’s long legacy, describing it as a “formidable force in producing African American intellectuals.” “Howard University is more than a place to get an education. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that not only strengthens your mind but also your spirit and pride in who you are a...