The History Books
Jaguar Pride
On The Yard
Southern Traditions
Famous Jags
100

What year was Southern University founded?

1880

100

What is the offical mascot of Southern University?

Lacumba

100

What is the name of Southern University's main campus library?

John B. Cade Library

100

What is the nickname of Southern University's world-famous marching band?

The Human Jukebox

100

Which Southern University alumnus became a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback after playing in the NFL?

Aeneas Williams

200

In what city did Southern University first open it's doors?

New Orleans, Louisiana

200

What are the two official primary colors of Southern University?

Columbia Blue & Gold

200

What is the name of the building that houses Southern University's SGA and many student organization offices?

Smith-Brown Memorial Union

200

What is the official name of Southern University's renowned dance team that performs alongside the Human Jukebox?

The Fabulous Dancing Dolls

200

Which Southern University alumnus became a Baseball Hall of Famer and was famous for his base-stealing ability with the St. Louis Cardinals?

Lou Brock


300

On what date did Southern University open its doors to its first students?

March 7, 1881

300

What is the name of Southern University's football stadium?

A.W. Mumford Stadium

300

What is the name of the campus building that houses the university's president-chancellor's office and other major administrative ofices?

J.S. Clark Administration Building

300

What annual football rivalry and cultural event features Southern University and Grambling State University?

The Bayou Classic

300

Which Southern University alumnus, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, became nationally known for leading military relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina?

Russel L. Honore 

400

Which four individuals sponsored the movement of the 1879 Louisiana State Constitutional Convention that led to Southern University's establishment?

P.B.S Pinchback, T.T. Allain, T.B. Stamps, and Henry Demas

400

What does the athletics abbreviation SWAC stand for?

Southwestern Athletic Conference

400

Which campus building is home to Southern University's College of Engineering?

P.B.S. Pinchback Engineering Building

400

In what year did the Fabulous Dancing Dolls make their debut at a Southern University football game?

1969

400

Which Southern University alumnus served as a U.S. representative for Louisiana and also served in the Louisiana Legislature?

Cleo Fields 

500

Who was the first president of Southern University, serving when the university opened at its present Baton Rouge location in 1914?

Dr. Joseph Samuel Clark


500

According to S.U.'s official athletics history page, how many national championships are listed across its athletic programs?

26 national championships

500

What body of water flows through the center of Southern University's Baton Rouge campus?

Lake Kernan

500

Which world-famous pop star performed with the Fabulous Dancing Dolls during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show in 2012?

Madonna

500

Which Southern University alumna became the first woman to serve as president of the Southern University System?

Dr. Dolores Richard Spikes