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Darrell K. Williams Takes the Helm as President of Hampton University

Williams to focus on providing supportive environment, academic excellence to students HAMPTON, Va. (July 1, 2022) – Ret. U.S. Army Gen. Darrell K. Williams takes office at Hampton University today, 39 years after graduating from the historically Black university with a bachelor’s degree. Williams, a three-star general, business leader and educator with nonprofit development experience, said his focus will be creating an unparalleled higher education experience for students that includes excellent academics, support for strong physical, emotional, and mental health, and access to cutting-edge technology, research opportunities and innovative studies. With the continuing support of its exceptional faculty, staff, and alumni, Williams sees a bold, bright future for Hampton University. “I love Hampton and the opportunities provided to me here. The university’s values and standard of excellence will not change,” …

Hampton University to Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Annual MLK Day March and …

01/11/2023

Hampton, VA (January 11, 2023) - The Hampton University Office of Student Activities, in conjunction with the Hampton Chapter of the NAACP and the National Pan-Hellenic Council will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. March and program, Monday, January 16 on the grounds of HU.

Hampton University Appoints New Title IX Coordinator

01/11/2023

HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams announced today the appointment of Ms. Kori Harris as the new Title IX Coordinator at Hampton University.

Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications Celebrates 20th Anniversary Thurs., …

01/04/2023

HAMPTON, VA (Jan. 4, 2023) — Founded in September 2002, this calendar year represents the 20 th Anniversary in the establishment of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University. To recognize this important milestone, a program will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Landing Hotel in Hampton, VA. In addition, a commemorative career fair will be held featuring the top news and public relations firms in the nation for direct student engagement.

Hampton University Students Participate in 3-Day Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Sponsored by …

01/04/2023

HAMPTON, VA (Jan. 4, 2022) — Hampton University students participated in a three-day Startup Entrepreneurship Boot Camp from Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30, 2022. The program introduced entrepreneurship methods to aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Students learned how to recognize and act on opportunities in the market by designing a business model, developing a prototype, working with expert mentors, and pitching ideas. This boot camp was sponsored by Ferguson, a member of the School of Engineering and Technology Engineering Advisory Board. …

Ten Hampton Sentara Scholars Named from Sentara Foundation Gift to the University

01/04/2023

HAMPTON, VA (Jan. 4, 2023) — The Sentara Foundation provided a gift to underwrite numerous programs at Hampton. Among the uses of funding was for underwriting scholarships for targeted health related majors.

Hampton University Board of Trustees Holiday Donation

12/23/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 23,2022) - In celebration of the holiday season, members of Hampton University’s Board of Trustees have expressed their heartfelt love for the the university with a combined donation of more than $240,000 and a commitment of another $100,000 to follow. Hampton University truly appreciates the continued support from its trustees.

Hampton University Band Directors Selected to Participate In The 2023 Macy's Day Parade With …

12/12/2022

Hampton, VA (December 12, 2022) – Hampton University has a history of being first on many fronts: the first HBCU to have full control of a NASA satellite mission; the first and only HBCU to have a proton therapy cancer treatment facility, The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) and in November 2023 the Hampton University Marching Force band directors Dr. Thomas L. Jones, Directors of Bands, and Assistant Directors of Bands Mr. Clifford Cox, II, and Mr. Alexander Hamilton, II were selected to participate in the 2023 Macy’s Day Parade. They …

Hampton University Announces Enhanced Partnership with Yale University, Creation of …

12/12/2022

Hampton, Va. (Dec. 12, 2022) — Hampton University announced today that it has entered into a collaborative partnership with Yale University, which has created the Pennington Fellowship. The new scholarship program will support New Haven public school students who choose to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Two Hampton University Students Named to AT&T Dream in Black's Class of 2022 Rising …

12/12/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 12, 2022) — Hampton University seniors Sarah ‘Lee' Buckner and Amber Anderson were announced as members of AT&T's Dream in Black second Rising Future Makers Class. The 2022 class honors 25 students, all from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), who are making a positive impact in their communities and on their campuses.

Hampton University and Stackwell Announce Student Investment Program for the Class of 2026

12/12/2022

Hampton, VA and Boston, MA – Hampton University and Stackwell , the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, today announced the launch of a new student investment program that will provide funded investment accounts and financial investment education to every member of the university’s freshman class. Hampton is donating a total of $25,000 to seed Stackwell investment accounts for each student in the Class of 2026, which will be coupled with a financial literacy program from the Society for Financial Education and Professional …

Hampton University James T. George School of Business Announces Fulfillment of $1 Million …

12/09/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 9, 2022) – Today, Hampton University James T. George School of Business announced its continued partnership with Prudential Financial and PGIM , Prudential’s global asset management business, through renaming the school’s main lecture hall, previously known as Buckman Room 101, in honor of the late former Dean Dr. Sid Howard Credle. Hampton commemorated the dedication with a ceremony at the newly renamed Dr. Sid H. Credle Hall. These activities are part of Prudential and PGIM’s significant commitment to …

Hampton University Named a Top HBCU Computer Science Program by Best Colleges

11/29/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 29, 2022) — Hampton University’s Department of Computer Science has been named #2 in Best Colleges 2022 ranking of the 10 Best HBCUs for Computer Science Programs.

HU Researchers Find that Hot Surface Means No Plate Tectonics for Venus or Rocky Exoplanets

11/29/2022

Hampton, Va. (Nov. 29, 2022) — In an article published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters , recent Hampton University graduate Dr. Debajyoti Basu Sarkar and Professor, Dr. William B. Moore from the Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences report that rocky planets with a hot surface likely do not have plate tectonics like the Earth. Most of Earth ’ s surface features and many processes such as earthquakes and volcanism are understood to be the result of the slow motions of vast regions (the plates) over billions of years. But for some still unknown …

Hampton Announces Leadership Change in Athletics Department

11/22/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 22, 2022) - Hampton University is announcing today that Director of Athletics, Eugene Marshall, Jr. will be leaving to pursue a new and exciting opportunity effective Jan. 3, 2023.

Hampton University School of Pharmacy Professor Receives $4.8 Million Dollar Grant from NIH …

11/07/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 7, 2022) — Associate Professor Dr. Travonia Brown-Hughes, School of Pharmacy, received a $4.8 million grant from The National Institute of Health (NIH). The grant, entitled “The Black American United Memory & Aging Project (BA-UMAP): An examination of cognitive decline in midlife and older Black adults using remote cognitive assessments, risk factors and biomarkers” will receive funding for a five-year study designed to examine biopsychosocial factors that impact cognitive outcomes in a group of 600 middle-aged and older Black adults age 55 and …

Dr. Neelam Azad Appointed as New Vice President for Research at Hampton University

11/07/2022

HAMPTON, VA. (Nov. 7, 2022) - Dr. Neelam Azad, University Endowed Professor of Pharmacy, has been appointed vice president for research at Hampton University (HU). Dr. Azad joined Hampton University in 2008 as assistant professor of pharmacy and quickly rose through the ranks to chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2014. She attained full professorship in 2019. Since her arrival at the University, she has been productive in basic and translational biomedical research, particularly in areas of lung pathology and cancer cell biology.

Hampton University Exposes Peninsula Area High School Students to Higher Education at 20th …

11/07/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 7, 2022) - The Hampton University Office of Admission provided free transportation for Hampton and Newport News high school students to attend the 20th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Fair on Oct. 8. The event took place on the University of the District of Columbia’s campus in Washington D.C.

The Hampton University Museum Presents: Whoosah Exhibit

11/07/2022

Whoosah is an exhibition that seeks to provide a space where the viewer can become engrossed in artwork that embody different rhythms. The exhibition highlights six contemporary artists working in their own styles of abstraction. The works, all from Hampton University Museum’s permanent collection, present an opportunity to actively engage and connect with the viewer. The audience is invited to envision what they feel, see, or hear through these unique compositions. From vivid geometric lines to smooth brush strokes, each work presented offers a different avenue of expression …

Hampton University Senior Named Schwarzman Scholarship Finalist

11/03/2022

Hampton, VA (Nov. 3 , 2022 ) — Kamari a Horton, a Hampton University H onors student majoring in computer science, has been named a national finalist in the Schwarzman Scholarship competition. The g raduate-level scholarship, awarded annua lly to 100 U.S. citizens and 100 international citizens, is in its seventh year. Despite its recent establishment, it is a coveted prize, established and endowed by American billionaire , Stephen A. Schw arzman. The award has quickly become one of the most respected, post-graduate scholarships in the …

RF I Binder Awards Two Students from Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications …

11/03/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Nov. 3, 2022) - Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications is pleased to announce two outstanding students have each received scholarship awards from RF|Binder, a New York City-based strategic communications and consulting firm.

Hampton's Gamma Theta Chapter AKA Raises More Than $160,000 For New Scholarship and to Add …

11/01/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Nov. 1, 2022) — More than 400 donors have contributed more than $160,000 in just two months - to raise funds for the scholarship campaign initiated by alumni members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Theta Chapter of Hampton University. This campaign was initiated in honor of this chapter’s 75 th anniversary. The campaign began in April 2022 and will continue through June 30, 2023, where total contributes are expected to top the goal of $175,000 in donations. A check presentation of current totals was made to Hampton University …

Golden Nugget Online Gaming VA's $100,000 Donation to Fund Scholarships at Hampton University

11/01/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Nov. 1, 2022) — Hampton has announced receipt of a $100,000 donation on an unrestricted basis from Golden Nugget Online Gaming VA, LLC (“GNOG VA”), a subsidiary of DraftKings Inc., a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Hampton intends to dedicate the funds to scholarships for students with the greatest academic need.

Hampton University Receives $200,000 Gift from the Deloitte Foundation to Provide …

11/01/2022

HAMPTON, VA (NOV 1, 2022) — The Deloitte Foundation has made a grant of $200,000 to provide scholarships for 20 Hampton University freshman students majoring in business, accounting, and STEM who are enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year. Each scholarship recipient has received $10,000 in funding.

Six Hampton University Students Endorsed for U.S. Rhodes Scholarship

10/28/2022

Hampton, Va. (October 28, 2022) — Six Hampton University students have recently earned official university endorsements for the prestigious U.S. Rhodes Scholarship. Under the direction of Hampton University’s new President Darrell K. Williams, Hampton University deans were encouraged to nominate their strongest possible undergraduate contenders for the extraordinary post-graduate scholarship to Oxford University. The result was that the following six Hampton University graduating seniors, all with “A” academic averages, were encouraged to apply for …

Hampton Roads Celebrity PR Professional Joins Hampton University Scripps Howard School of …

10/12/2022

HAMPTON, Va.(Oct. 12, 2022) — Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications welcomes Kimberly Wimbish, an accomplished public relations professional known locally as a PR “star,” to its teaching staff.

Sentara Healthcare Foundation Awards $850,000 to Hampton University for Healthcare Community …

10/12/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 14, 2022) – Sentara has provided funding to Hampton University for a program entitled: Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce to Create Healthier Communities . The gift is $850,000 and is designed to increase and grow the number of diverse healthcare professionals in Hampton Roads and to combat challenges in the delivery of healthcare to underserved populations.

Dr. Walter T. Tillman, Jr. Appointed as New Vice President and Chief of Staff to Hampton …

10/03/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 3, 2022) — Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams today announced the appointment of Walter T. Tillman, Jr., Ph.D. as vice president and chief of staff. In this position, Dr. Tillman, Jr. will bring administrative leadership, direction, evaluation, and synchronization of university-wide priorities and operations to the University. He has also been appointed associate professor of education in the School of Liberal Arts and Education.

Joy L. Jefferson Appointed as New Vice President and Executive Assistant by Hampton …

10/03/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 3, 2022) — Hampton University is excited to announce the appointment of Joy L. Jefferson as Vice President and Executive Assistant to Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams. Jefferson brings more than twenty-five years of experience in higher education to the campus and is certainly no stranger to Hampton University. Jefferson is a Hamptonian through and through.

Hampton University Congratulates Alumnus Dr. Freeman Hrabowski on his Retirement from UMBC

09/30/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 30, 2022) — On June 30th, Hampton University’s very own Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, graduating class of 1970 and the legendary president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), retired after 30 years of historic service to the institution he transformed into a leader in STEM education.

Prudential Makes $10,000 Gift to Hampton University for Student Scholarships

09/30/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Sept. 30, 2022) — The Prudential Foundation has awarded Hampton University a gift in the amount of $10,000. The funds will be used to provide student scholarship support.

Hampton University Congratulates Alumna Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams Named the Seventh President …

09/30/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 30, 2022) — Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams, who served as Acting U.S. Surgeon General from April 2017 to September 2017, has been named the seventh president of the University of North Texas Health (UNT) Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC).

President Darrell K. Williams and First Lady Myra R. Williams Make $100,000 Gift to Hampton …

09/23/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Sept. 23, 2022) — Hampton University has announced that President Darrell K. Williams, the 13 th President of the University, and First Lady, Mrs. Myra R. Williams, have made a $100,000 gift to the institution. Their gift will be divided among six areas, as per the following:

Alumni of the Class of 1985 Make $11,320 Gift to Hampton University for Student Scholarships …

09/21/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Sept. 21, 2022) — Hampton University announced that the alumni members of the Class of 1985 have made a gift of $11,320 to the university. The effort is part of the Office of Alumni Affairs’ campaign to raise $10 million over the next year.

Foundation of Renowned Artist Missy Elliott Makes $20,000 Gift to new Atlanta National …

09/21/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Sept. 21, 2022) — Hampton University announced that the Foundation for Grammy awarding winning artist Missy Elliott has provided a gift of $20,000 to fund a new, current-use scholarship for the Atlanta Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association (NHAA).

Hampton University Celebrates the Official Start of 2022 Academic Year with 79th Annual …

09/20/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 20, 2022) — Hampton University will officially mark the beginning of a new chapter in its storied 154 year history as alumnus and the university’s 13th President Darrell K. Williams will present the keynote address at the 79th Annual Opening Convocation on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Opening Convocation will be held in historic Robert C. Ogden Hall and will begin at 10:45 a.m. This event is open to the public.

Hampton University Aviation Department Wins $10,000 General Aviation Category of the 2022 …

09/20/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 20, 2022) — A team of seven Hampton University Aviation students won $10,000 when named winners of the General Aviation category of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Smart Airport Challenge; they finished first runner-up across all categories of the competition. The students developed a concept that could help prevent runway incursions at airports across the nation.

STEM-Majors Receive $200,747 in Funding for Scholarship Support to Attend Hampton University

09/12/2022

HAMPTON, VA (SEPT. 12, 2022)— Hampton University announced today that it has received a $200,747 grant from the Amateur Radio Digital Communications Foundation. This private foundation supports amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. F unding received will be used to establish scholarship funding to support for students majoring in STEM-related fields who may experience a gap in funding, who needs tuition assistance, or who may have a financial need.

Hampton University Professor Elected to AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022

09/14/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 14, 2022) —. Hampton University Assistant Professor Dr. Rodney Gaines, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, has been elected to the 2022 AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame.

Anthony Solomon from Hampton University Awarded SMART Scholarship

09/14/2022

Hampton, VA. (Sept. 14, 2022) – Anthony Solomon, a Hampton University student, was awarded the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship.

Hampton University Continues to Receive High Marks as Top School in Several National …

09/12/2022

Hampton, VA. (Sept. 12, 2022) – Several prestigious college listings throughout the world, including U. S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review , continue to recognize Hampton University.

The Real HU Game!

09/11/2022

We huddled at Gate C inside Armstrong Stadium for what proved to be an impromptu team reunion of Hampton alumni. This ’71 graduate was attending a Hampton University football game for the first time in 50 years as the guest of attorney Derryl Zimmerman, Class of ’77. It was riveting old school – “OG” – cockiness, compelling conversation, and camaraderie in a sideline pre-game session.

Bank of America's $75,000 Investment in Hampton's School of Nursing is Making Great Strides

09/08/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Sept. 8, 2022) — Bank of America has provided more than $75,000 in funding to Hampton University’s School of Nursing in support of an initiative to promote and support the health and wellness of older adults living on the Peninsula.

Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Welcomes 8-time …

09/06/2022

HAMPTON, VA (Sept. 6, 2022) - Hampton University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges & Universities, today announced the addition of award-winning newsman Maynard Eaton to the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. A 1971 Hampton University graduate, Eaton is an eight-time, EMMY-winning journalist and the first African American local newsman at WVEC – Channel 13 in Hampton.

Society for Financial Education & Professional Development (SFEPD) Will Teach Financial …

08/29/2022

Alexandria, VA. ( Aug. 29, 2022) – The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development (SFEP D ) and H ampton University announced a comprehensive initiative to teach financial education to the Hampton U niversity community.

The Hampton University Marching Force to Return to New York City with Performance at the US …

08/29/2022

HAMPTON, VA. (Aug. 29, 2022) — The Hampton University Marching Force is headed back to New York City to perform at the US Open. The band will be part of the HBCU Live festivities, which aim to celebrate culture, history, and pride at this historic event. Along the way, The Force will be making several recruitment stops to perform at high schools, ahead of their performance August 31, 2022 in New York City.

Hampton University Alumni and Friends Donate $60,000 to Character Matters Scholarship and to …

08/11/2022

Springfield, VA. (Aug 11, 2022) — On Sunday, May 22, then Hampton University President-Elect Darrell K. Williams and Mrs. Myra Richardson Williams were the guests of honor at a reception organized by The Friends of Hampton University to celebrate his impending installation as Hampton’s 13th president. The event successfully raised $60,000 ($25,000 from Alfred Street Baptist Church) in support of the Character Matters Scholarship and campus ministries.

Alfred Street Baptist Church Donates $25,000 to Hampton University to Support Campus Ministries

07/25/2022

Alexandria, VA. ( July 25, 2022) — On Saturday, July 2, Hampton University President, Darrell K. Williams and First Lady Myra Richardson Williams received their first donation since returning to their ‘Home by the Sea’ from Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of their home church, the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria.

Hampton University Appoints Carol Crabbe as New Assistant Dean of the Scripps Howard School …

07/11/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (July 11, 2022) — Hampton University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges & Universities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Crabbe as assistant dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.

Leidos Chairman & CEO Sends Special Message to Hampton University President

07/08/2022

HAMPTON, Va. (July 8, 2022) - On Thursday, July 7, Leidos released a special video message featuring Roger Krone, Leidos Chairman and CEO and other employees, including Hampton University alumni, to congratulate LTG Darrell K. Williams on his appointment as the 13th President of Hampton University.

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