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Discovery Series – Temple University

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Starbucks Discovery Series – Temple University is a mug for the educational institution founded in 1884 by Russell Conwell as a night school for working-class citizens with a humble vision inside the original Baptist Temple. Conwell believed in providing accessible education to those with ambition and drive – his motto, “Perseverance Conquers,” still resonates deeply with the Temple community today. Over time, Temple grew into one of the nation’s leading urban public research universities, rooted in Philadelphia’s vibrant and historic Broad Street corridor.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Auburn University

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Discovery Series – Auburn University is an interesting release, as it represents another addition to the Campus Collection for a university that didn’t receive a mug in the previous series (Been There).

Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama, was founded in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College under the Methodist Church. It became the first land-grant college in the South under the Morrill Act in 1872 and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899, it adopted the name Alabama Polytechnic Institute, reflecting its expanded curriculum, and finally became Auburn University in 1960 to better represent its growing academic scope.… Read more

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Discovery Series – University of Hawaii

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Discovery Series – University of Hawaii is the second mug from the Campus Collection that I’ve recently come across. It seems that Starbucks is continuing its trend of releasing mugs for universities that previously didn’t have any. It is very important to note that the box is custom for all the mugs from this collection. There is also “campus collection” writing on the bottom, along with the picture of a mortarboard. Stay tuned for more releases of this kind!

The University of Hawaii was founded in 1907 as a land-grant college and became a full university in 1920.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Iowa State University

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Starbucks isn’t wasting any time with the releases from new locations! Discovery Series – Iowa State University is the first mug from the Campus Collection under the new Discovery Series collection – and a surprise addition, since Iowa State was never featured in the Been There series. It’s exciting to see these arriving so quickly. I’m already spotting more mugs from this subseries, so stay tuned for what’s next.

Iowa State University, founded in 1858 in Ames, Iowa, is a public land-grant institution with deep roots in agricultural and mechanical education.… Read more

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Been There – Northwestern University

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Starbucks Been There Northwestern University is probably the last mug from the Campus Collection. Looking back, it has been three years since the release of the first mug from this subset.

Northwestern University, founded in 1851, is a private research institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The university was established by nine prominent Chicago businessmen who sought to create a high-quality educational institution to serve the Northwest Territory. Initially starting with just two faculty members and ten students, Northwestern has grown into a renowned academic center with multiple campuses and a diverse student body.… Read more

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Been There – Virginia Tech

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Been There Virginia Tech is the latest addition to the Campus Collection set of mugs.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech, was founded in 1872 as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. The institution began with just 132 students and has grown into one of Virginia’s largest universities, becoming a leading research institution in the United States. Throughout its history, the school has evolved from its agricultural and mechanical roots to become a comprehensive university offering more than 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.… Read more

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Been There – Florida State

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Starbucks Been There Florida State is the third Campus Collection mug from Florida!
Florida State University (FSU) was founded in 1851 as the Seminary West of the Suwannee River, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Florida. It became a women’s college in 1905 and was renamed Florida State College for Women. In 1947, the institution returned to coeducational status and adopted its current name, Florida State University. Throughout its history, FSU has grown significantly in size and academic reputation, becoming a major research university and consistently ranking among the top public universities in the United States.… Read more

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Been There – New York University

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It has been a while since I’ve had a new release from the Campus Collection for review, and it seems that Been There New York University mugs are finally widely available now.

New York University (NYU) was founded in 1831 by a group of prominent New Yorkers led by then-Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin. The vision was to create a non-denominational, accessible institution that catered to the working class, a stark contrast to the private, religious colleges that dominated the educational landscape of the time.… Read more

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Been There – NC State

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It has been a while since I reviewed mugs from Campus Collection. Meanwhile, there were some interesting releases, and Starbucks Been There – NC State is one of them.

North Carolina State University, founded in 1887 as a land-grant institution, began as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Located in Raleigh, it was established to provide practical education in agriculture and engineering. Over the decades, NC State expanded its academic offerings and research capabilities, becoming a comprehensive university.… Read more

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Been There – Baylor

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Starbucks Been There – Baylor is a fresh release from the Campus Collection for one of the oldest universities in Texas. Founded in 1845 in Independence, Baylor University was chartered by the Republic of Texas and named after Judge R.E.B. Baylor, a prominent figure in Texas law. Initially established as a Baptist university, it later moved to Waco in 1886. Baylor’s commitment to academic excellence and Christian values has made it a respected institution nationwide. Over the years, it has grown into a comprehensive research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.… Read more

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