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Monday, October 27, 2025 — 9:44 am
Howard University has been in discussions with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee about potentially expanding to the East Bay, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
“We have had preliminary discussions with Mayor Lee, but it is premature to discuss any real estate endeavors in this area at this time,” a spokesperson for the university said in a statement to the Chronicle.
The Chronicle received confirmation from real estate developers that Howard representatives have toured several properties in downtown Oakland in the past several months, including the Trans Pacific Centre.
Lee also said in a statement to the Chronicle that she will continue to engage in discussions about opportunities in Oakland.
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