Howard University to receive massive federal funding infusion for new hospital

Howard University is advancing plans to replace the hospital on its Northwest D.C. campus — and is set to receive $100 million from the federal government to help get it done. The $1.5 trillion spending bill signed into law March 15 by President Joe Biden includes more than $344 million for the university, with $100 million of that specifically devoted “to support construction of a new hospital,” according to Congress’ joint explanatory statement on the legislation.