History
What year was Howard founded?
1867
This famous alumna stared as Claire Huxtable in "The Cosby Show".
Phylicia Rashad
How many residence halls are on the campus of Howard University?
Eight
In what year was Howard's first official homecoming celebration?
1924
Howard greatest rival
Who is Hampton
True or false: Howard University was the first historically Black college in the United States.
False
This famous alumnus graduated first in his class from the School of Law. He is most-widely known for being the first Black justice on the US Supreme Court, and his role in Brown v. Board of Education.
Thurgood Marshall
This is a distinct group, comprised of students who serve as residence hall campus royalty.
Residence Life Royal Court
This area is considered the heart of Howard's campus.
The Yard
Dining Halls on Howard's campus
What is Annex and Blackburn
What is the motto of Howard University?
Truth and Service
This famous alumnus majored is Philosophy and was a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He is known for coining the phrase "Black Power".
Stokley Carmichael/ Kwame Ture
Residence hall that recently closed
What is Carver
What is the name of Howard's student-run newspaper?
The Hilltop
What is the name of Howard's football stadium?
Greene Stadium
Name one of Howard's nicknames/
"The Mecca"
"HU"
"The Hilltop"
This alumna majored in political science and economics and now represents the state of California in the US Senate and is currently running for President.
Kamala Harris
This dorm is named after a Black doctor who is well know for his work in blood preservation
Bonus Question: What is the name of this person?
What is Drew Hall
Who is Charles Drew
Each year, the Howard football competes in the Battle of "The Real HU". Who is their opponent?
Hampton University
What is the oldest surviving building on Howard University's campus?
Howard Hall
Who was Howard's first Black president?
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson
This alumna majored in english and went onto write the books "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye".
Toni Morrison
How many residence halls are housed in the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle, as known as "The Quad"?
Five (Baldwin, Crandall, Frazier, Truth, and Wheatley Halls)
Five historically Black fraternities and sororities were founded at Howard University. Name one of these organizations.
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Omega Psi Phi
Delta Sigma Theta
Phi Beta Sigma
Zeta Phi Beta
Many episodes of this 90s were inspired by one famous alumna's experiences as a Howard student. What is the name of this show?
A Different World