History Department Professors
Which professor has taught at Salve the longest?
Dr. Quinn
Which historical family spent their summers at the Breakers?
The Vanderbilts
Who founded Salve Regina University?
The Sisters of Mercy
Which retired night show host currently lives on Ocean Drive?
Jay Leno
Which Newport Mansion did Jennifer Lawrence get married in?
Belcourt
Which professor has a wife who also works at Salve?
Dr. Neary
Which mansion was featured in The Great Gatsby?
Rosecliff
What year was Salve Regina University founded
1934
President Eisenhower
Which Bachlorette star filmed part of her season in Newport?
Hannah Brown
Which professor taught at West Point?
Dr. Leeman
How many mansions are located in Newport (according to the Newport Mansion Preservation Society)?
11 - Breakers, Elms, Rosecliff, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Hunter House, Chepstow, Rough Point, and Belcourt
When did Salve Regina University become co-ed?
1973
Which Bellevue Avenue resident was charged with the attempted murder of his wife in 1982?
Claus von Bülow
Which basketball team practiced at Rodgers Recreation Center in 2017?
The Boston Celtics
Which professor played D1 tennis at Georgetown University?
Dr. Quinn
Which mansion in home to the Chinese Tea House
Marble House
How many structures of historic significance are located on campus?
21
What is the name of the farm once owned the family of Jackie Kennedy?
Hammersmith Farm
Which tavern in Newport is the oldest tavern in the country?
The White Horse Tavern
Which professor lived in Ireland for one year?
Dr. Neary
How many rooms are located in the Breakers?
70
How many Sisters of Mercy still remain at the University?
2 - Sister Betty McAuliffe and Sister Therese Antone
How much did Judge Judy purchase her house in Newport for?
$10.9 million
What is the name of the HBO show that was filming around Newport (and on Salve's campus!) last year?
The Gilded Age