Norfolk State University was founded on September 18, 1935 as the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University. In the 1940s, the school became independent of VUU, and became a part of Virginia State College. In 1952, the college's athletic teams adopted the "Spartan" name and identity. The City of Norfolk provided a permanent site for the college on Corprew Avenue, and in 1955, Brown Hall, formerly Tidewater Hall, opened as the first permanent building on the new campus. In 1956, Norfolk State College granted its first bachelor's degrees. In 1969, the college divided from Virginia State College and was named Norfolk State College. When the college was granted university status, in 1979, by the General Assembly of Virginia, it changed its name to Norfolk State University.
What is the NSU mascot?
a) Spartans N 36 50.633 W 076 16.705
b) Norfolkians N 36 51.424 W 076 17.380