Coffee and studying go hand and hand, and now Howard students can get that often-needed caffeine boost in an exclusive mug covered in artwork featuring the landmarks they walk by every day on campus. 

Starbucks launched its global “Discovery Series” series last spring to “tell the stories of each location through its iconic landmarks, unique food, local activities and people.” The campus collection, also a part of the “Been There” series, showcases recognizable or “famous” universities, and the 14 oz ceramic mugs add mascots, symbols, and slogans unique to the school to the designs. Howard’s mug includes the legendary bison, images of the Founders Library, the HU Showtime Marching Band, and more.   

Based on factors like enrollment, alumni network, and national relevance, the coffee company set out to partner with top ranked university and HBCU Howard University, as one of its goals was to add a historically Black college or university to the mix of schools represented at this year’s launch of its Discovery Campus Collection. 

“Howard represents the best of the best, and we’re honored to bring more recognition to our school and HBCUs through this collaboration.” 

“We’re excited to be the first Campus Program school to be featured as a part of Starbucks’ Discovery Campus collection,” said assistant vice president of Auxiliary Enterprises, LaNiece Tyree. “Howard represents the best of the best, and we’re honored to bring more recognition to our school and HBCUs through this collaboration.” 

While a great addition to the dorm rooms and desks of current students, the Howard University Discovery Series Starbucks mug makes a great gift for family and friends, not to mention for all alumni. They are available at 14 locations throughout the DMV, including the Howard University Bookstore. See a complete list of stores below. 

Did you attend the coffee giveaway on Feb. 20, in the Blackburn Center and take a selfie with Mr. and Miss Howard, but miss out on winning a special edition Howard University Discovery Series Starbucks mug for free? Don’t worry, you still have a chance to win one. Send in a selfie of yourself with Howard Royalty at the HU! Did you Know?! Trivia Game this Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Punchout!

Grab your Howard University mug from one of the Starbucks locations listed below:
📍Howard University Starbucks
📍14th & H St NW
📍1304 F Street
📍Capitol Hill, DC
📍1429 P Street
📍Adams Morgan, Columbia Road
📍Clinton, MD
📍901 New York Avenue, NW
📍Vista Gardens
📍Grand Hyatt, 11th and N NW
📍Woodmore Town Center
📍Laurel Corridor Marketplace
📍Dakota Crossing
📍Marlboro Crossroads, Crain Hwy