Starbucks and Howard University Partner on Coffee Mug Featuring Artistic Renditions of Campus Life

Courtesy of Howard University

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.