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Originally posted by LXA SE285
Can anyone who's a Howard student or alum talk a little about Greek life there? With so many of the Divine Nine having been founded there, it seems like it would be pretty intense. Do Greeks "run the school" in the sense that they do at places like Alabama? Are Greek-independent relations good or strained? Also, do Greeks have houses or dorm space?
Thanks! 
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The presence of the Greek organizations on campus is very overwhelming. Not only the D9, but the presence of other greek lettered organizations. 5 of the 9 being founded there definitiely plays a part in the tone of the campus and adds to the intimidation. There is a lot of pride and I found that even people not interested in greek life show respect. It is amazing to walk around the campus and "feel" the history of the university. History is a MAJOR part of the Howard University experience.
There are not any houses on campus, but some organizations do have houses. My chapter opted to use the money for our house to fund the Delta Towers, which is a housing complex for senior citizens. Service always comes first!!
As Soror Ladygreek stated before, it may seem that Greeks "run the campus" because almost all of the leadership positions were/are held by members of greek organizations. You cannot walk down Power Hall without seeing a member of a greek organization, especially Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. During my 3 1/2 years at Howard, all of my HUSA presidents were greek except during my junior year. But hey what can I say future leaders are just being groomed left and right at Howard!! I love my alma mater!!