General
President’s Letter to the HU Community
July 1, 2020 Dear Hampton University Community: The past few months have been extremely challenging times for all of us. Yet, despite all that is
July 8, 2020
FEATURED NEWS UPDATES
General
Hampton University Joins Statewide Higher Ed Messaging Campaign Launch of New Mascot Video
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO HAMPTON, VA (June 18, 2020) — Hampton University, The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the Virginia Secretary
July 8, 2020
Outreach
Hampton University Partners with Community Groups to Provide Free Community COVID-19 Testing, Food and More during Juneteenth Health Event
HAMPTON, Va. (June 22, 2020) –Hampton University, along with Sentara Healthcare, Virginia Department of Health, the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc., Hampton Branch NAACP and
July 8, 2020
Awards
Hampton University Rising Senior, Bruce Wilson, Named 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (July 8, 2020) – Hampton University student Bruce Wilson has been named a 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar, the highest student recognition given through
July 8, 2020
Alumni
NASA Naming Headquarters after Hampton University Alumna Mary W. Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (June 29, 2020) – NASA has announced they are naming the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C. after Hampton University alumna Mary W.
July 8, 2020
Fund Raising
Hampton University Receives $50,000 from Vanguard to Provide Direct Emergency Support during COVID-19 Pandemic
VALLEY FORGE, PA – (June 30, 2020) – Hampton University has received $50,000 from Vanguard to provide direct emergency support to select HBCU’s that have been
July 8, 2020
Awards
Hampton University Partners with Penn State College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
HAMPTON, Va. – (July 8, 2020) – Hampton University is partnering with Penn State College of Medicine to provide undergraduate students early acceptance into Penn State’s
July 8, 2020
Alumni
Hampton University Alumna Javicia Leslie is Leading Lady in BET’s ‘The Family Business.’ Season 2
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (July 6, 2020) – If you loved season 1 of Carl Weber’s “The Family Business” on BET, season 2 debuted on Thursday,
July 8, 2020
Scholarships
NBA All-Star Bradley Beal Surprises Future Hampton University Student with Gifts for College and Scholarship
HAMPTON, Va. (July 6, 2020) – NBA All-Star Bradley Beal, of the Washington Wizards, surprised four Ron Brown College Preparatory High School students in Washington D.C.,
July 8, 2020
Alumni
Two Hampton University Alumni Named to HBCU Buzz’s 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30 List
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7, 2020) — Hampton University alumni Justin Shaifer and Asia Ware have been named to the 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30, presented
July 8, 2020