Browne's years at university coincided with the Depression. However, she could afford to attend Howard University in Washington D.C, due to a combination of loans, jobs and scholarships.
Browne ng taon sa unibersidad coincided sa Depression. Gayunman, siya ay kayang na dumalo sa Howard University sa Washington DC, dahil sa isang kumbinasyon ng mga pautang, trabaho at scholarships.