Howard University vs Hampton University

The 256-acre (1.04 km2; 0.400 sq mi) campus, often referred to as "The Mecca", is in northwest Washington, D. C. 

Hampton University is a private, historically black, research university in Hampton, Virginia. 

There are over 200 student organizations and special interest groups established on campus. Howard University is the founding site of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and five of the nine NPHC organizations. Howard Homecoming week is the most prominent and richest cultural tradition of the institution.Over 100,000 of alumni, students, celebrity guests, and visitors are in attendance to patronize the many events and attractions affiliated with the festive week on and near campus. Springfest is an annual tradition created by the Undergraduate Student Association (UGSA) to celebrate the arrival of spring. Springfest is similar to homecoming week in the fall but on a smaller scale and with more emphasis on the student body. Springfest events traditionally include the Fashion Show, Talent Show, Vendor Fair, Poetry Showcase, Beauty Conference, Charity Basketball Game, and a major community service event. The schedule of events changes slightly each year. The Bison Ball and Excellence Awards is an annual black tie gala hosted by the Howard University Student Association (HUSA). A select number of students, faculty, organizations, and administrators from the Howard community are honored for their exceptional accomplishments. This event takes place near the end of every spring semester. Resfest week is a Howard tradition that involves freshmen living in residence halls on campus competing in several organized competitions (field day, academic debate, dance, stroll, step-show, etc.) for campus bragging rights. This event takes place on campus near the end of every spring semester.

When you’re not studying, you’ll find tons of things to do and places to visit both on and off campus to entertain, enliven, and empower you. Whether you’re working out at the Student Center or participating in our annual Black History Extravaganza, your leisure time at HU is sure to be as mentally and spiritually rewarding as your studies. Perhaps even more so.

Hampton University currently hosts over 55 student organizations to help you learn new things, meet new people, and build a wealth of memorable experiences. And if we don’t have the club you’re looking for, grab a few friends and start one!

With an event calendar full of attractions, prepare to be entertained with dozens of concerts, recitals, theatrical performances, and movies throughout the year.

Ben Ali, co-founder and owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C.

David Bullock, American tech entrepreneur and media executive 

David Castain,  American entrepreneur and philanthropist. Left a life of crime to found a marketing agency and study towards a doctorate

H. Naylor Fitzhugh, one of the first African-American graduates of Harvard Business School; credited with creating the concept of target marketing

Cathy Hughes, founder and executive of TV One, Radio One

Vernon Jordan attorney; senior managing director; Lazard Freres & Co. LLC; former president, National Urban League

Leslie Garland Bolling, early 20th-century wood carver

John T. Biggers, Harlem Renaissance muralist and founder of the Art Department at Texas Southern University

J.I.D rapper, signed to Dreamville Records in 2017

Ruth E. Carter , 1982 Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Academy Award in costume design for Black Panther [80]

Spencer Christia, n former weatherman for Good Morning America, 1986–1998

Brian Custer,  Sports broadcaster; ESPN SportsCenter anchor and Showtime Championship Boxing host [81]

Rashida Jones,  first African-American to lead a major cable news network (MSNBC)