Become a Sponsor
Partner with Howard University to Drive Impact and Innovation
Being a sponsor at Howard University means becoming an active partner in advancing education, research, and community impact at the nation’s only HBCU with the Carnegie designation of Research 1 (R1), which indicates Very High Research Activity. Sponsorship is not just financial support — it is a strategic collaboration that fuels innovation, expands access, and helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
Contact us
Email us at CorporateRelations@Howard.edu to explore sponsorship opportunities and learn how your organization can make an impact with purpose.
Why Sponsorship Matters
Through sponsorship, you have the opportunity to invest in meaningful experiences that support a myriad of objectives – it helps to close opportunity gaps, strengthens career pipelines, enhances student belonging and success, support innovation, and help Howard to tell our story more broadly.
Sponsorship at Howard Allows You To:
- Strengthen brand awareness and visibility among top talent from a globally respected institution known for academic and research excellence
- Create and develop relationships with faculty, administrators, and students that open doors to research partnerships, curriculum co-design, and thought leadership.
- Gain understanding of a key demographic driving future markets, innovation, and leadership.
- Demonstrate clear impact tied to your organization’s goals in education, equity, and community investment.
What You Can Sponsor
Howard University provides diverse sponsorship opportunities across its 14 schools and colleges. Types of opportunities include:
- Signature university events and national conferences
- Student leadership, career development, and workforce initiatives
- Community engagement and cultural programs
- Innovation and research showcase that reflect Howard’s R1 distinction
Each opportunity can be designed to align with your organization’s goals while generating measurable value and impact.
Sponsorship and Naming
Sponsorships and naming opportunities at Howard University offer companies a powerful way to elevate their brand, support high-impact initiatives, and secure lasting recognition on campus. Naming opportunities provide long-term visibility and a meaningful connection to programs and spaces that reflect your organization’s mission.
Start Your Sponsorship Journey
Partner with Howard University to elevate your brand, advance opportunity, and drive innovation that transforms communities.
Contact the Office of Corporate Relations at CorporateRelations@Howard.edu to explore sponsorship opportunities and learn how your organization can make an impact with purpose.