Fourteen buildings, six Columns, four acres of grass, tons of history and memories, the Quad is one of Columbia's most-loved icons. Come with us as we explore the traditions, relive the history and recount the tales of this landmark.
Interactive map
A brief history of the Quad
The Great Fire
Edison’s innovation and the Academic Hall fire
Sacred ground
Keep off the grass, or face the paddle
Living on the Quad
Growing up at MU was child’s play
Walter Williams
Guarding tradition at the School of Journalism
Restoration
Swallow Hall stands the test of time
Architecture
On a growing campus, respect for history
Iconic structure
Jesse Hall’s gatekeeper of the dome
Hauntings
At chancellor’s house, a ‘happy ghost’?
