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Under the Visionary Leadership of Dr. William R. Harvey Hampton University's Endowment Has Now Increased to more than $400 Million & Counting

HAMPTON, VA. (Nov. 4, 2021) — At the recent fall 2021 Hampton University Board of Trustees meeting, Mrs. Doretha J. Spells, Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer, announced that the University’s Endowment now sits at more than $400 million and growing. She stated, “This marks the best financial position that the University has ever been in throughout its distinguished history.” “The chief reasons why Hampton University has been able to consistently increase our endowment while other institutions and businesses are facing tough times financially are two-fold. First, our team emphasizes the importance of fundraising. Secondly, we practice fiscal conservatism as it relates to our expenditures. Hampton’s trustees have also made wise investments and business decisions in our financial portfolio,” said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. “The collective competence of the team that has supported …

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HAMPTON, Va. ( Jan. 25, 2022) – Hampton University is joining the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), effective July 1, 2022, after a four year relationship with the Big South Conference. The announcement will be made at an 1 p.m. joint Hampton University/CAA press conference at Hampton University ’ s Student Center Ballroom. The press conference will be live streamed at media.hamptonu.edu.

Dr. William R. Harvey's Legendary Leadership in Higher Education & Business Celebrated …

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HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 20, 2022)— Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey’s contributions as a truly transformational and visionary leader in the world of education and beyond are being celebrated by local organizations, area government, and business leaders as well as regional and national educational leaders. Seven esteemed awards bestowed within as many months are an indelible testament to Dr. Harvey’s unparalleled passion for …

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HAMPTON, Va. (January 13, 2022) – Hampton University third-year architecture student, Trajan Baker, is one of the top three winners of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Challenge.

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HAMPTON, Va. (January 11, 2022) – Hampton University Chancellor and Provost, Dr. JoAnn W. Haysbert, greeted the Hampton University faculty at the 2022 Winter Educational Staff Institute on January 4. The theme for this year’s institute was “A Collaborative Community Reunited in Strength, Part II.”

Hampton University to Host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Holland Hall January 8th

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HAMPTON, VA. (Jan. 5, 2022) — Hampton University (HU) will hold a vaccination clinic from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday, January 8, in the campus' Holland Hall gymnasium, located directly across the parking lot from the Hampton University Convocation Center, for citizens ages 5 and up. First, second and third doses of the Pfizer vaccine (ages 12 and up), first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine (ages 5 to 11), and only booster shots for the …

Hampton University Receives $1 Million Grant from the New York Life Foundation to Support …

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HAMPTON, Va. ( January 5, 2022) — Hampton University announced today that the New York Life Foundation, the charitable arm of New York Life, has contributed $1 million to the institution for the establishment of six separate funds, with the focus of helping diverse STEM-focused scholars succeed and grow in their academic careers. Award disbursals will begin in spring 2022 for the fall academic school year.

Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey Delivers Keynote Address at Virginia …

12/21/2021

HAMPTON, VA. (Dec. 21, 2021) — Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey joined the recent graduates of Virginia State University (VSU) to deliver the keynote address at VSU’s 2021 fall commencement ceremony this past weekend. Following his impassioned speech, which received multiple standing ovations from the graduates, Dr. Harvey made history in an emotional moment shares by everyone, as he received an honorary doctorate from Virginia …

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