NSU History
These are Norfolk State University’s official school colors.
What are green and gold?
What is the term for a person who starts and operates a business, usually taking on the financial risks involved?
Entrepreneur.
This acronym stands for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
What is HBCU?
This term describes a student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a four-year college degree, though definitions may vary by institution.
What is a first-generation college student?
This artist is rumored to perform for the 2027 Super Bowl.
Who is Jay-Z?
This four-letter athletic conference includes Norfolk State.
What is the MEAC?
What is the term for money or assets that a person or business borrows and must repay, usually with interest?
Loan.
This sitcom follows students at the fictional Hillman College.
What is A Different World?
These are the two main types of federal student aid that generally do not have to be repaid.
What are grants and scholarships?
This sitcom follows the lives of four women living in New York City, including Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni.
What is Girlfriends?
This building on campus used to be a hospital.
What is the NSU Police Station
Who founded the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) in 1935 to advocate for the rights and advancement of Black women?
Mary McLeod Bethune
This Pennsylvania institution, founded in 1837, is recognized as the nation's first HBCU.
What is Cheyney University?
This feeling describes the belief that you do not belong or are not qualified, even when you have earned your place.
What is imposter syndrome?
This reality TV star became famous for saying "I said what I said" during The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Who is NeNe Leakes?
This previous NSU President is named after one of the buildings on campus.
Who is Dr. Lyman B. Brooks?
Complete the WiB signature slogan: “Your brand is your first _____.”
Business.
This HBCU has the best marching band.
What is NSU?/What is Spartan Legion?
This annual celebration takes place on November 8.
What is First-Generation College Celebration Day?
In True Jackson, VP, this is the name of the fashion company where True works.
What is Mad Style?
This NSU graduate became known as a television actor and producer.
Who is Tim Reid?
What is the term for a brief, persuasive presentation that communicates a business’s value proposition, target market, and competitive advantage to a potential investor?
Elevator Pitch
This annual football classic features Grambling State and Southern University in New Orleans.
What is the Bayou Classic?
This important document lists the courses, credits, and requirements you must complete to earn your degree.
What is a degree audit or degree plan?
This 1997 film stars Larenz Tate and Nia Long as Darius and Nina.
What is Love Jones?