Hampton
History
History
In what year was Hampton University founded?
1868
Who helps you during New Student Orientation?
This famous author and civil rights activist attended Hampton and became one of America's most influential Black educators.
Booker T. Washington
Where can you study for 24 hours?
The Libary ( 24hr room)
What are the university's colors?
Blue and White
What was Hampton University originally called?
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
What ceremony makes you an official Hamptonian?
White Ceremony at Ogden Hall
This comedian, actress, and writer, known for her stand-up comedy and television roles, is a Hampton alumna.
Wanda Sykes
If you need a tutor, where should you go?
Student Success Center
What is the university's mascot?
Pete the Pirate
Who founded Hampton University?
General Samuel Chapman Armstrong
What is the Ogden's supersition? When can you walk across it?
If you cross the grass you won't graduate on time. You can across it at the crossing right before commencement.
This Hampton aluma became a pioneering NASA mathematician and engineer.
Mary Jackson
Where can you play Intramural Sports?
Holland Hall
How long does curfew last for freshmen?
2 months
Who was the civil rights leader who worked at Holly Tree?
Rosa Parks
What are the 3 class names?
Orge Phi Orge, Onyx, Quintessence
This Hampton alumna is known for her work on Black Panther and Sinners.
Ruth E. Carter
Where can you go to find the Career Center?
The Multi-purpose Building
Who runs the bay?
THE PIRATES RUN THE BAY
Which dorm building used to be the campus cafeteria?
Virginia-Cleveland Hall
What football game is played in D.C every year?
The Real HU Classics: HU VS HU
This Hampton alum worked as a concept artist and film illustrator for Sinners, They Cloned Tyrone, Black Panther, Juda, and Space Jam II.
Nikkolas Smith
Where do you go to catch the shuttle to PTC?
What black sitcom was based on Hampton?