The Mutiny at Hampton University
Students at one of America’s top HBCUs are protesting a long list of problems faced by students at the school, including sexual assault, safety, food and the lack of maintenance of campus facilities.
Black, Hamptonian and Ain’t With the Shits
When I was in high school, the laws in my small, white Virginian hometown were simple:
Hampton U Professor Wins $1,000,000 in Va. Scratch-Off Game
A Hampton University professor and dean just hit the jackpot in a scratch-off game worth a million bucks.
Morehouse at 150: Destroying 7 Myths That Challenge the Excellence of HBCUs
HBCUs have a rich history and powerful mystique that continue to shape African-American culture and inspire academic success. In popular culture, HBCUs have provided the context for movies, such as School Daze and Drumline, and television series, such as A Different World and The Quad.
Hampton University President Pens Letter to BET Slamming The Quad for Its Depiction of HBCUs
Since its debut, BET’s The Quad has been the topic of debate for both fans and critics alike. The show, which focuses on life at the fictional Georgia A&M University, seemingly offers a glimpse into life on the campus of an HBCU, but many have said that its portrayals grossly exaggerate what HBCU life is really about.…
Hampton University’s Emancipation Oak Threatened by Highway Expansion
Hampton University leaders are concerned that their campus is being threatened by a Virginia Department of Transportation plan to widen Interstate 64 leading into the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.
73-Year-Old Hampton U Alumna Joins Peace Corps
A 73-year-old Hampton University alumna has been accepted into the Peace Corps, proving that a meaningful, adventure-filled life doesn’t have to stop with retirement.
