{"id":56486,"date":"2026-04-17T17:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T21:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=56486"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T21:32:06","slug":"autodesk-donates-to-howard-university-and-celebrates-the-opening-of-new-makerspace","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/news\/autodesk-donates-to-howard-university-and-celebrates-the-opening-of-new-makerspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk donates $1.95 million to Howard University and celebrates the opening of new\u202fmakerspace\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A $1.95 million donation from Autodesk will help Howard University launch a Construction Engineering Management program and prepare students for the future of digital construction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Howard University\u2019s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Makerspace opens its doors, giving students a place to turn their id eas into real-world prototypes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The milestone builds on a growing partnership between Autodesk and Howard to expand access, opportunity, and hands-on learning for the next generation of engineers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">Washington<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">, D.C.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">Autodesk and Howard University this week announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership through a $1.95 million unrestricted donation to support the\u202fdevelopment\u202fof a\u202fconstruction\u202fengineering\u202fand management\u202fprogram\u202fin Howard\u2019s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA). The announcement comes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">the university anno<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">unced <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103995649 BCX0\">the grand opening of the\u202fCEA\u202fMakerspace,\u202fa collaborative space\u202ffocused on\u202fAI-powered design and digital fabrication\u202fwhere students can transform ideas into prototypes using the same technologies\u202fas\u202findustry professionals.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW103995649 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW103995649 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW103995649 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<span class=\"m-0 p-0 d-block c_69e2cbaf08087\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><div id=\"attachment_56513\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56513\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56513\" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00060-1-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Howard University board members, Autodesk leadership, Howard leadership and faculty gather on April 16th to officially open the makerspace\u2019s doors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Our partnership with Howard University is rooted in a shared belief: that talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn&#8217;t yet,\u201d said Dara Treseder, CMO of Autodesk. \u201cWe&#8217;re committed to supporting Howard students and neighboring communities with the tools and technology they need to step into the jobs of the future. Howard&#8217;s unwavering commitment to excellence, service, and truth is what makes this partnership possible. They are turning academic excellence into economic possibility, and Autodesk is proud to stand beside them. This is what happens when we stop talking about expanding opportunity and start building the spaces where it lives.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThis investment reflects the strength of our partnership with Autodesk and our shared commitment to preparing students to lead in a technology-driven world. At Howard University, we are grounded in a longstanding tradition of intellectual rigor and a commitment to innovation, ensuring our students are not only learning, but doing, with the tools and experiences to make an immediate impact,\u201d said Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA,\u202finterim president and president emeritus of\u202fHoward\u202fUniversity.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The new\u202fprogram\u202farrives at a pivotal moment for the construction industry. In the United States alone, the sector\u202frepresents\u202fnearly\u202f$2 trillion\u202fin economic activity and faces a growing workforce shortage, with hundreds of thousands of open roles projected annually over the next decade.* The program will help prepare students to lead complex construction projects across the entire project lifecycle,\u202fcombining engineering\u202fexpertise, design thinking, and digital construction skills.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through coursework and experiential learning, students will graduate with the interdisciplinary knowledge needed to oversee modern construction processes that increasingly rely on digital tools and integrated project delivery.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><div id=\"attachment_56499\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56499\" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00105-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost speaks at Howard University\u2019s ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing a $1.95 million donation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u202fmakerspace in the making\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Following the announcement of the expanded academic program, the university celebrated the opening of\u202fthe new\u202fmakerspace,\u202fa collaborative hub where students can design, prototype, and test their ideas.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The opening marks an important milestone in a partnership that has been years in the making. In 2024, Autodesk donated $5 million to\u202fthe CEA,\u202fthe largest unrestricted philanthropic gift in the college\u2019s history,\u202fto help bring the vision for\u202fa state-of-the-art\u202fmakerspace\u202fto life. That investment helped fund the equipment, technology, and educational programming\u202ffor the\u202fmakerspace,\u202fso\u202fthat\u202fstudents\u202fcan\u202fmore readily\u202faccess the tools and\u202fexpertise\u202fneeded to\u202fprepare for\u202fan increasingly digital workforce.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34751480 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34751480 BCX0\">\u201cThe makerspace builds on a longstanding collaboration between Autodesk and Howard faculty, who have integrated Autodesk software into coursework. Autodesk shares our goal of educating a prepared workforce ready to contribute\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34751480 BCX0\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34751480 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34751480 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34751480 BCX0\"> engineering, design, construction, and advanced manufacturing jobs,\u201d said\u202fKimberly L. Jones, Ph.D., BCEEM, F. AEESP,\u202fdean of the\u202fHoward University\u202fCEA.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><div id=\"attachment_56527\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56527\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56527\" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00049-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Kimberly Jones, Dean of Howard University\u2019s College of Engineering and Architecture, Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder, Howard leaders, and students gather in the makerspace.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where Howard students can design, prototype, and build<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u202fmakerspace\u202fwill serve students across\u202fCEA\u202fand other disciplines, creating a collaborative environment where students from multiple disciplines can explore engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing technologies.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u202f3,400\u202fsquare foot space,\u202fwhich houses a\u202fdigital fabrication\u202fand\u202fadvanced manufacturing area,\u202fa\u202fcomputer and\u202fdesign\u202flab,\u202fand a collaboration\u202fzone,\u202fwill also support outreach efforts designed to introduce younger students to STEM education. The\u202fmakerspace\u202fwill integrate SAE International\u2019s A World in Motion\u00ae (AWIM) PreK-12 STEM program,\u202fexpanding\u202fhands-on learning opportunities to\u202finspire\u202fthe next generation of engineers and innovators.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inside the facility, students will have access to\u202fAI-powered\u202ftools and environments designed to support collaborative, interdisciplinary learning.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The makerspace\u202fwill serve as a\u202ftrue\u202fcollaboration\u202fhub\u202fthat\u202fwill\u202fenhance collaborations across engineering, architecture,\u202fcomputer science,\u202fbusiness,\u202fand other disciplines through collaborative projects\u202ffor\u202fall classes, as well as\u202fsenior capstone projects including\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsaeonline.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formula SAE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saeaerodesign.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aerodesign.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advanced\u202fprototyping\u202fequipment, industry-grade\u202fcomputer-aided\u202fengineering\u202f(CAE)\u202fsoftware, and\u202fvirtual reality (VR) capabilities will be available\u202fto\u202fstudents from various disciplines,\u202finspiring young students to explore STEM activities through partnerships with foundations, industry partners,\u202fand local schools.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><div id=\"attachment_56541\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56541\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56541\" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00078-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Howard University students gather in the makerspace to share the latest iteration of their Formula SAE-inspired car.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Closing the skills gap in Design and Make<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As technology rapidly reshapes\u202fdesign and engineering\u202findustries,\u202fthe need for a workforce equipped with both digital and hands-on skills continues to grow. Yet many students say they\u202fdon\u2019t\u202ffeel prepared for the jobs ahead. Autodesk\u2019s recent Career Readiness Report** found that nearly half of U.S. college students don\u2019t believe they are learning the AI skills they will need to land a job, 70% say they want more classes focused on solving real-world problems, and fewer than 40% feel they have access to the industry-grade tools they\u2019ll be expected to use in their careers.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Howard University\u2019s CEA and proposed construction engineering management program\u202fare uniquely designed to give\u202fstudents access to the same tools, workflows, and collaborative learning environments used in industry.\u202fThe university is preparing graduates to step confidently into AI-powered jobs across\u202farchitecture, engineering, design,\u202fand construction. Industry-academia partnerships with institutions like Howard University are critical to helping build a stronger and broader pipeline of top-tier professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring the next generation has the skills needed to succeed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<span class=\"m-0 p-0 d-block c_69e2cbaf08092\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><div id=\"attachment_56555\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56555\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56555\" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADSK_Howard_00020-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Howard students will use Autodesk tools to go from digital design to fabrication all under one roof.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">* Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">** Autodesk\u2019s Career Readiness Report was conducted by third-party analytics firm GlobalData: GlobalData surveyed 1,500 students ages 14 to 23 across high school, university, community college, and vocational\/trade school.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Autodesk<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">The world&#8217;s designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk&#8217;s Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering our customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Howard University<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Howard University,\u00a0established\u00a0in 1867, is a leading private research university based in Washington, D.C. Howard\u2019s 14 schools and colleges offer 140 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and lead the nation in producing African Americans with professional doctoral degrees. Howard is the top-ranked historically Black college or university according to Forbes, the only HBCU with an R1 research institution designation, and the only HBCU ranked among U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s Top 100 National Universities. Renowned for its esteemed faculty, high achieving students, and commitment to excellence, leadership, truth and service, Howard produces distinguished alumni across all sectors, which have included the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice and the first woman U.S. vice president; a Nobel Prize laureate; Schwarzman, Marshall, Rhodes and Truman Scholars; prestigious fellows; and over 170 Fulbright recipients. Learn more at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.howard.edu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.howard.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A $1.95 million donation from Autodesk will help Howard University launch a Construction Engineering Management program and prepare students for the future of digital construction. 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